Tripoli has seen significant growth. This is due in part to the growth in the number of Prefectures. A Prefecture is a club or group of Tripoli members that serves a given geographic area.
One of the functions of the Prefecture is to assist new members in receiving their certifications. The Prefect, who is the leader of the Prefecture, performs certifications. The Prefect can bestow level 1 and level 2 certifications and administer the level 2 certification examination. Note: Level 3 certifications can only be performed by TAP members.
Since the Prefect is the leader of the Prefecture, this individual must have knowledge of the rules of the Tripoli Rocketry Association, understand the proper operation of a safe rocket flying environment and have an understanding of the laws and regulations regarding High Power Rocketry.
With the previous statements in mind, the minimum requirements for a member to be a Prefect is one year as an active Tripoli member and attained certification level 2.
To form a new Prefecture requires a minimum of 3 active Tripoli members, one of which must meet the minimum requirements of a Prefect and will serve in that capacity. One of the other members will act as secretary and will be required to conduct an annual Prefect election. A prefecture also must renew every year, begining in January and is required to submit an annual fee of $100 which provides insurance coverage to the prefecture.
Additionally, the Prefecture must serve a unique geographic area that is not already served by an existing Prefecture (i.e. two prefectures would not be set up in the same city).
If these requirements are met, then a request must be made to Tripoli Headquarters for processing.