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== Moving  ==
== Moving  ==


The way to re-name a page is to Move the page. Click on the “Move” tab for a page, type in the desired new page title, and click “Move page.” The old title of the page will automatically become a redirect to send users to the new page title. To move a page, click on the "Move" page action located in page actions box above the navigation bar (the same box containing the "Edit" page action.) Type in the desired new page title, and a reason for moving the page. Click "Move Page." The page with all current content will be moved to a page with a different title.  
The way to re-name a page is to Move the page. Click on the “Move” tab for a page, type in the desired new page title, and click “Move page.” The old title of the page will automatically become a redirect to send users to the new page title. To move a page, click on the "Move" page action located in page actions box above the navigation bar (the same box containing the "Edit" page action.) Type in the desired new page title, and a reason for moving the page. Click "Move Page." The page with all current content will be moved to a page with a different title.  


== Deletion Procedures  ==
== Deletion Procedures  ==
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*The capability to delete pages requires the Administrator role.  
*The capability to delete pages requires the Administrator role.  
*Controversial pages should be proposed or flagged for deletion. Once proposed, if not contested, an administrator may delete the page.  
*Controversial pages should be proposed or flagged for deletion. Once proposed, if not contested, an administrator may delete the page.  
*The deletion flag should be left on the page for five days to allow other users to dispute the deletion (except in cases of immediate deletion). 
*The deletion flag should be left on the page for five days to allow other users to dispute the deletion (except in cases of immediate deletion).
*Prior to deleting a page, the Administrator should read the talk page to review user's comments and determine if the page is truly worthy of deletion.  
*Prior to deleting a page, the Administrator should read the talk page to review user's comments and determine if the page is truly worthy of deletion.  
*If the page deletion is being contested the Administrator may choose to wait until adequate discussion has taken place before deleting the page. Administrators should consider all comments and arguements regarding the proposed deletion.  
*If the page deletion is being contested the Administrator may choose to wait until adequate discussion has taken place before deleting the page. Administrators should consider all comments and arguements regarding the proposed deletion.