Moderator Hierarchy

I've experienced issues with Reddit's approach to the moderator hierarchy being based off seniority (time in role).

I was in a sub where the founder was absent for 4 years and then returned kicking and banning the mod team that had spent years growing and guiding that sub.

I'd like to advocate for Just About to either have a model with equality amongst moderators, or having active engagement a requirement to maintain seniority.

Voting mechanisms to make decisions or resolve disputes would be a cool feature too.