The Augustan Society, Inc., covers the field of [[Heraldry]]. This field is rather broad, and national traditions vary substantially in laws, rules, customs, and language. Thus it is considered prudent to name a number of ''Vice-Justiciars'', each an expert in one national heraldic tradition.
These officers are styled "Vice-Justiciar for American Heraldry", ..."Germaic Germanic Heraldry", etc. They are appointed by the [[Justiciar General]] and serve at his pleasure.There is no limit to the number of Vice-Justiciars that may be appointed, save that only one shall be appointed for each heraldic jurisdiction. ''Note: The United Kingdom shall be considered two jurisdictions as the College of Arms and the Lord Lyon do not have overlapping jurisdiction.''
Their duties include:
<li>Advising members and others on the proper procedure (and cost) for registration in their jurisdiction.</li>
<li>Providing translations of blazons from their subject language into English (if not English already).</li>
<li>Serving as a member of the [[Arms Review Registration Committee]] and voting on each petition for registration considered.</li>
<li>Such other duties as the Justiciar General may assign.</li>
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