* Name, including title and postnominals, are not counted.
* Society offices and titles are counted as one word each.
* Dates are counted as one word each, as is a range of years (as 1957-2006) or a date specific (18 August 1957).
Under the [[Consuls]], statements Statements that exceed this length will be edited to fit. Depending on original length, this may be a trivial matter, or it could be a major overhaul. Post-Consuls, statements will be truncated at 100 words, with no exceptions.
Whenever When a statement is edited or truncated, and at least seven calendar days remain before the deadline, the edited or truncated statement will be returned to the candidate for review, and amended submissions will be accepted up to the deadline. There will be no extension of the deadlines as a result of this action. Such amended submissions will also be subjected to the truncation and review process.
Such statements as are received by the deadline will be published on the back of the ballot, on a separate sheet, or in ''[[Augustæum]]'' when it is mailed with the ballots. For fairness, no extension of the submission deadline will be permittedunless the ballot is delayed and all candidates are notified of the additional time available.
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