I still favor this idea, as it will serve a better purpose than just getting rid of spies. With the current system of Leader, Co leader(s) and Elder(s) Leader may only pick 2 ranks for trusted members, which is a little dull. With a system like this, Leader will be able to choose up to 3 people that may have the same authority.
Co leader will serve as a position that grants more authority and prestige for having been around long term in a clan. Typically we give Elder to those members who we know have been around a long time and plan to stick around. Elder rank lets our Co's know they have been around a while. New or blank members are just members.
Like you said, there will definitely be more of a structure in clans, which I would like to see.
