theymos has assigned at least one member in each local as a merit source but still, it's possible that the source is not so active causing not enough merit circulating in that particular section. Feel free to
apply as a merit source yourself or encourage more established member in your local community to apply as a merit source, theymos has stated that he wants each sub-community to have (active) merit sources.
I am especially eager to have merit sources in sub-communities such as the local sections.
Has he not also mentioned that the member should be somewhat established to apply for this ? Isn't it risky to give this role to a new member ?
He has not mentioned any specific requirement for being considered as merit source but I think he will accept only Sr Member or above which is the correct thing also. If just one dishonest person succeeds in becoming a merit source here, he will completely ruin the merit system.