Difference between revisions of "Arms Registration Committee"

Revision as of 18:40, 12 March 2016

The Augustan Society, Inc., has assigned the task of Registration of Arms to the Arms Registration Committee. It is under the direction of the Justiciar General (as the Chairman is styled), and he is appointed by and serves at the pleasure of the Heraldry Committee Chairman. The web page that addresses this topic is here.

Members of the Committee include:

Justiciar General, the style of the chairman Deputy Justiciar General, the style of the vice-chairman Arms Chancellor, the style of the secretary Vice-Justiciars for each of the various nations or traditions of heraldry Heraldic Artists And, ex officio, the President and Assistant Secretary

Note that the registration of arms is the only function of this Committee, all other tasks, including consultation, having been deliberately omitted from its charter.

Policies:

1. The Society will register achievements of arms for both members and non-members, including corporations and other such groups.
2. Armorial devices for Society sub-groups are handled by the Heraldry Committee, consulting with such members of the Arms Registration Committee as may be appropriate.
3. Pricing for registration will be based on several factors:
   1. A certificate fee set to cover the cost of forms, certificates, and mailings
   2. A registration fee set arbitrarily (presently $100)
   3. An artist fee set based on the cost of professional artwork, even if the artwork is being done by volunteers, as follows:
      1. Base fee is for shield, helmet, mantling, crest, and motto
      2. Additional fee for supporters and compartment
      3. Additional fee for each chivalric or noble additament (this does not apply to simple coronets of rank)
      4. Additional fee for royal pavilion
4. Petition for Registration of Arms
5. Determination of fees
6. Procedure for review and approval — presently established by the Justiciar General
7. Letter of notification — sent from HQ, copy to Augustæum Editor
8. Certificate of Registration — sent from HQ, signed by the President, Justiciar General, and Seal

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