# HQ staff confirm that the petition appears to include all relevant particulars, including sources for confirmation.
# HQ staff confirm that the Order is on the [[List of Recognized Orders]] (of Chivalry and Organizations of a Chivalric Nature).
# HQ staff forward the petition and related data to the [[Chivalry Committee Chairman]].
# The Chivalry Chairman distributes the material to all members of his Committee.
# Committee members who feel obliged to recuse themselves from the discussion may do so, but should announce such immediately.