A better name for Occupancy #2
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Occupancy kinda sorta represents what we intended to, but I think it's also stretching the term quite far. Occupancy basically always seems to mean occupying space, not a position/role. https://www.dictionary.com/browse/occupancy.
I just want to throw the idea of changing it out there in case it fits with FTM 4 schema changes, although I can live with my past mistake if changing it is more upheaval than fixing it would be worth.
I agree with Chat GPT's summary of potential positions below
Tenure
Pros: Commonly used for the duration someone holds an office or position (e.g., "tenure as Prime Minister").Cons: Can imply permanence (e.g., academic tenure), though not always.
Term
Pros: Widely used for fixed or bounded periods in office, especially in politics.Cons: Suggests fixed duration, which might not apply to all roles.
Mandate
Pros: Often used in a political or electoral context.Cons: May imply democratic legitimacy or voter-given authority, which doesn't fit all positions.
Incumbency
Pros: Accurately reflects the state of holding an office.Cons: Typically used in the present tense — being the current holder — rather than historical.
Appointment
Pros: Fits well for appointed positions.Cons: Doesn't fit elected roles as naturally.
Office Term / Office Holding
Slightly longer phrases, but clear and accurate.Service Period or Period of Service
Pros: Neutral and flexible; works for elected, appointed, or even military roles.Position Tenure or Role Tenure
Combines specificity of the role with the time-based aspect.Political Term or Term of Office
More specific to your domain if you're focusing on political influence.
Personally I think Term and Incumbency most closely fit our use case although as plural (as we often use it) Terms sounds sensible and Incumbencies doesn't. TermOfOffice is technically best, I think, but clunky as a schema name.
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