Player Made Rules
Some careers,promotions, or divisions require authorization (commonly known as "auth") to join. This is NOT a game required function, but it IS a player required function. If you join (or take) a career, promotion, or division that requires authorization without authorization, you will most likely be batted and/or shot. While each city has different authorized positions and different requirements for authorization, the following list is the most common.
Authorized Positions
Police Department (Just to Join)
Police Department Explosives Division and/or SWAT Division
Police Department Commissioner
Judge (You can do Legal Secretary and Lawyer without auth, though)
In some cities, Supreme Court Judge is authed as well
Mayor
Army Commander
Army Explosives Division and/or Army Rifleman Division
Authorization Requirements
While requirements vary from city to city and for the position, but this is a general guideline to follow.
Two top jobs in the city and on the current character
Being active
Don't do anything stupid
Get on IRC
Stay in the city after you get done with the auth'ed career<
Apply for auth in the appropriate forum in the bar
How to get Authorization
1. Follow all city rules
2. Get on IRC and get to know the city leaders
3. Check the local bar for the authorization requirements
4. Meet the requirements
5. Apply in the bar thread
6. Do whatever the city leader tells you to do (join, do 14 trains and stop, etc, etc)
This list is just a general list, and each city may have different authorized positions and/or requirements. Check the bar in your city. There will be different threads for each authorized position ("Police Auth", "Judge Auth", etc, etc). In that thread, all of the requirements will be listed, and that is where you would apply for authorization.