[ANSTHRLD] What is an Appeal

[Actuarius Pursuivant]

There seems to be some confusion about what an "Appeal" when filling out a
submission form.

The official wording is from the SCA College of Arms Administrative
Handbook.

"Right of Appeal - A submitter shall have the right to appeal any return to
Laurel; to be treated as an appeal, the submission must be identical to the
returned submission. All appeals should be supported by new documentation,
other proof that the original submission was returned in error or
compelling evidence that the submission was not properly considered at the
time of return. Appeals must be submitted through the appropriate heraldic
officers specified for such actions by the submitter's kingdom of
residence. Such officers must forward the appeal in a timely manner, with
or without recommendation, to Laurel. Neither local nor kingdom heraldic
officers may return appeals. If Laurel rules against the appeal, a second
appeal may be made directly to the Board of Directors. Any substantial
change to the submission requires it to be treated as a resubmission rather
than an appeal (both for purposes of required fees and for purposes of
forwarding policies)." http://heraldry.sca.org/admin.html#IV.E

Please note the submission must be identical to the original and include
evidence that the return questioned was in error.  If any changes at all
are made, the submission is a "Resubmission", not an Appeal.

Similar to an Appeal is a "Request for Reconsideration"

"Request for Reconsideration - A submitter may request reconsideration of
changes made as a result of a request for authenticity or for
registerability in a name submission. All requests must either: (a) be
supported by new documentation supporting the original name as complying
with the requested authenticity or registerability standards, (b) submit a
timely request that the name be changed to a form based on information
provided in Laurel's (or the kingdom's) decision, or (c) include a request
that the original name be considered with no request for authenticity. Such
reconsideration may be considered with the standards in effect at the time
of the request. Requests for reconsideration must be submitted through the
appropriate heraldic officers specified for such actions by the submitter's
kingdom of residence. Such officers must forward the request in a timely
manner, with or without recommendations, to Laurel. Requests for
Reconsideration will be considered "resubmissions" for the purposes of
section IV.D <http://heraldry.sca.org/admin.html#IV.D>, Payment of Fees."
http://heraldry.sca.org/admin.html#IV.F

Again, please note the submission must be identical to the original and
that it is a Resubmission, not an Appeal.

Yours in Service,
Actuarius