User blog comment:Ryan Space Bound/Administrators/@comment-1997676-20111203201541

When you're an admin, following the rules is a given. You're also responsible of encouraging other editors to follow them, and place bans when it's necessary (you'll probably find situations where it's best to discuss with other admins before taking that kind of action). It's your job to keep the wiki running as smoothly as possible (stopping vandalism, reverting bad edits, maintain the category system etc) and to maintain a good editing environment for the wiki's editors (Preventing drama and other things that disrupt the community).

In a way, an admin has some authority, but a good admin understands that he or she is merely a person appointed to have some extra responsibilites and powers to be able to keep the wiki running. You will need to make decisions, but you must never abuse your powers.

Like any other editor you're expected to work in good faith and do what you think is best for the wiki. You just have more tools and options to do so.