The [[Noble Company of the Rose]], a dependency of The Augustan Society, Inc., is governed by a Council commonly referred to as the '''Rose Council''' to distinguish it from the [[Eagle Council]]. It is headed by the ''[[Magister Rosae]]'' and five officers who serve at his pleasure. The membership of the Rose Council is: * The ''[[Magister Rosae]]''* The [[Lieutenant Magister Rosae]]* The [[Rose Receiver General]]* The [[Rose Herald]]* The [[Rose Chancellor]]* The [[Superintendent of the Chapel of the Rose]] The first of these is elected annually by the members of the Noble Company from their number, the others are appointed by the ''Magister Rosae'', all with the confirmation of the [[Board|Board of Directors]].
The duties of the Rose Council include:
* Inviting qualified candidates to join the Noble Company, but only through the office of [[Rose Chancellor]].
* Admitting as Honorary Members or Patrons such individuals as they deem worthy.
* Terminating the membership of any member whose conduct is contrary to the interests of the Noble Company and/or injurious to its reputation, without obligation to assign any reason or explanation.
* Proposing amendments to the [[Rule of the Company]] for confirmation by the [[Board|Board of Directors]].
* Recommending the annual budget for the Noble Company to the [[Finance Committee]] through the office of [[Rose Receiver General]], according to the schedule set by the [[Treasurer]].
* General management of the affairs of the Noble Company, but such in recognition of the authority of the ''Magister Rosae'' in most matters not specified above.
At least one meeting of the Council shall be held each year. It is further expected that such meetings will not be more than 365 days apart, suggesting that some years might have more than one meeting.
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