[ANSTHRLD] Changing a branch device

[Tim McDaniel]

On Tue, 5 Aug 2014, Saluador Ordonnes <salvadorthespaniard at gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi, just wondering what might be involved in changing a branch device.

Same thing as registering a new branch device: forms + bux (unless
Ansteorra covers the cost; I dunno) + demonstrated support from the
group per SCA COA Admin Handbook IV.C.5
http://heraldry.sca.org/admin.html#IV.C
Plus, I imagine, rather a lot of internal lobbying first, because
people do get attached to things.

     5. Evidence of Support - Submissions involving the branch name or
     arms of an active branch must include evidence of support for the
     action on the part of a majority of the active members of the
     branch. In the case of branches with no ruling noble, this support
     may be demonstrated by a petition of a majority of the populace
     and officers or by a petition of the seneschal and at least
     three-quarters of the other local officers. In the case of
     branches with ruling nobles, a statement of support from all of
     the ruling nobles is required in addition to the petition. A valid
     petition must include a clear description of the item submitted;
     either the blazon or emblazon is sufficient for a petition
     regarding branch arms, though both are preferable. If the petition
     contains multiple pages, the branch name (for a name petition) or
     blazon or emblazon (for device petition) must appear on all
     pages. If a submission would result in the registration or
     modification of the Branch Name or Branch Arms of a kingdom,
     principality or equivalent branch, support must be demonstrated by
     the results of a poll conducted in the relevant official
     newsletter and certified by the seneschal of the appropriate
     branch. Petitions, statements of support, and poll reports must be
     hand-signed and include dates, as they must demonstrate current
     support for the submission.  Facsimiles of these documents are
     also acceptable.

     Branch badges, order or award names, and other Branch names (such
     as names for guilds, herald's titles, etc.) do not require
     evidence of support at the Laurel level. Kingdom may require it if
     they so desire, for their internal procedures.

Danyll de Linccolne
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Tim McDaniel, tmcd at panix.com