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The Augustan Society, Inc., recognizes Orders of Chivalry and Titles of Royalty and Nobility, all of which are necessarily dependent upon a legitimate ''fons honorum''. Thus it is appropriate that the Society have a procedure for review and '''Recognition of ''Fontes Honorum'''.''
 
The Augustan Society, Inc., recognizes Orders of Chivalry and Titles of Royalty and Nobility, all of which are necessarily dependent upon a legitimate ''fons honorum''. Thus it is appropriate that the Society have a procedure for review and '''Recognition of ''Fontes Honorum'''.''
  
Responsibility for review of proposed recognition lies with the [[Royalty & Nobility Committee]], which has not yet established a procedure or petition forms for such. The procedure should be listed here once it has been agreed upon.
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Responsibility for review of proposed recognition lies with the [[Royalty & Nobility Committee]]. They have established a [[House Recognition Procedure]] that details the process they will follow.
  
The [[Royalty & Nobility Chairman|Chairman]] has the authority to waive fees when the petition comes from Members. He does not have that authority when a non-member makes petition.
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Fees are normally charged for such recognition, but the [[Royalty & Nobility Chairman]], at his sole discretion, may waive such fees when the petition is submitted by a [[Directors|Director]] or a member of the Royalty & Nobility Committee. The Chairman must petition the Board for waiver or reduction of fees when the above conditions are not met.
 
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That said, the Committee will consider and vote on recommending recognition to the Board. Note that a favorable recommendation requires assent from a majority of the members of the Committee, less any who are obliged to recuse themselves. The number, but not the identity, of those assenting must be submitted to Headquarters.
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Latest revision as of 14:07, 15 September 2024

The Augustan Society, Inc., recognizes Orders of Chivalry and Titles of Royalty and Nobility, all of which are necessarily dependent upon a legitimate fons honorum. Thus it is appropriate that the Society have a procedure for review and Recognition of Fontes Honorum.

Responsibility for review of proposed recognition lies with the Royalty & Nobility Committee. They have established a House Recognition Procedure that details the process they will follow.

Fees are normally charged for such recognition, but the Royalty & Nobility Chairman, at his sole discretion, may waive such fees when the petition is submitted by a Director or a member of the Royalty & Nobility Committee. The Chairman must petition the Board for waiver or reduction of fees when the above conditions are not met.