In my Guild on the Retail Server this is how we set up our ranking system... just an idea... i liked it pretty well...
Commander - Leader of the clan. This individual is responsible for overseeing the promotion of new officers, new members, leading clan activities and assisting with website and forum maintenance.
Counselor - A collection of active members who have demonstrated leadership in the clan. Counselors are responsible for inviting new members, promoting members, voting on member promotions, leading clan activities, assisting with website and forums maintenance. There are 3 different subsets of Counselors in the Titans.
* Co-Leader - This individual is defacto leader if the Commander is not present. Said individual has the equal rights as the Commander in determining actions to be taken on clan members or even loot disputes.
Member Ranks
Legendary Titan - This ranking is designated for retired Counselors who have played a significant role while in the Counselor position with the Titans.
Grand Warlord - Class Representative. This individual is extremely active (75% Raid Attendance* or better past 90-days) on raids, assisting guild members in groups and on the messageboards. Said person must have active guild membership for at least 6-months with no demerits and active account on the messageboards. (Maximum 1 per class)
Warlord - This individual is active (55% Raid Attendance* or better past 90-days) on raids, assisting guild members in groups and on the messageboards. Said person must have active guild membership for at least 6-months with no demerits and active account on the messageboards. (Maximum 3 per class)
Champion - This individual has shown above average (35% Raid Attendance* or better past 90-days) participation in raids and with assisting guild members in groups. Said person must have active guild membership for at least 3-months and active account on the messageboards.
Defender - The majority of Titans will be Defenders. These are the core of our guild, the rank and file members who make up who we are. Said person must have past the 30-day Initiation period (or past through earlier with enough votes) and active account on the messageboards.
Initiate - This individual is a new recruit of the Titans. They will have a 30-day Initiation period and they will have lower priority on raids and loot rights. They are greatly encouraged to group with other guild members in this time to gain confidence votes for an earlier Initiation period. The new Initiate MUST receive at least 25 votes before the end of 30-days. If the individual does not get the required 25 votes, the initiation period will be terminated unless probable cause is excused. If the individual receives any "No' votes, they must be detailed in the posting or messaged to an officer.
Ranks are a privilege to be obtained and should never be requested. If you feel that you have earned a ranking, approach your Class Officer or other ranking officer with an interest to find out how you can do more or contribute more to the Titans.
*At the Counsel's discretion, an individual maybe promoted to a higher ranking by passing the minimum requirements preferred.