I don't think there's a set up promotion 'system' right now, so let me suggest one.
Much like Recruits being voted in by the EgN community, I think that promotions should be voted upon by the community, not just 5-10 people. (Assuming that's how it works.) Just like voting in new members, the votes would happen every so often (The time is up for debate, didn't work that out.), or until a large enough group is eligible for promotion. The poll would be posted in the respective rank forum, and members of that rank would have 24 hours to decide on whether or not said members should get promoted.
Members ----> Elites
-Elite, a member showing their dedication by being active in the community, eligible for voting after
4 Months in the community.
Elites ----> Veterans
-Veterans, hardened members of the community. By showing their dedication, members of the Elite rank have shown their dedication and loyalty to the EgN Community for more than
6 months.Soooooooooooo yeah, feel free to tear this idea a new one, I don't care. B)
tl:dr
The EgN Community gets to vote on whether or not lower ranked members get a promotion.