EDICT 11
I, Robert Edward PEATTIE, in my capacity as First Grand Principal and Grand Master promulgate my EDICT being Number 11 to take effect 1st January 2017 as follows:
“The number of Candidates for Degrees and Ceremonies at any Chapter, District, Area or Special Meeting shall not exceed those specified hereunder unless a Dispensation has been applied for and received from the First Grand Principal and Grand Master on such terms and conditions as he may determine –
Mark Man Ceremony Not more than ten (10) Candidates
Excellent Master Degree Not more than two (2) Candidates
The Royal Ark Mariner Series
Royal Ark Mariner Not more than two (2) Candidates and not more than ten (10) Candidates at a District, Area or Special Meeting
Worshipful Commander Noah Not more than five (5) Candidates
The Cryptic Series
Select Master Not more than Five (5) at a Chapter meeting and not more than ten (10) Candidates at a District, Area or Special Meeting
Royal Master Not more than Five (5) at a Chapter meeting and not more than ten (10) Candidates at a District, Area or Special Meeting
Most Excellent Master Not more than Five (5) at a Chapter meeting and not more than ten (10) Candidates at a District, Area or Special Meeting
Super Excellent Master Not more than Five (5) at a Chapter meeting and not more than ten (10) Candidates at a District, Area or Special Meeting
Thrice Illustrious Master Not more than Five (5) at a Chapter meeting and not more than ten (10) Candidates at a District, Area or Special Meeting
The Red Cross Knights of Babylon or Babylonish Pass Series
Knight of the East and West Not more than Five (5) at a Chapter meeting and not more than ten (10) Candidates at a District, Area or Special Meeting
Knight of the Sword Not more than Five (5) at a Chapter meeting and not more than ten (10) Candidates at a District, Area or Special Meeting
Knight of the East Not more than Five (5) at a Chapter meeting and not more than ten (10) Candidates at a District, Area or Special Meeting
Most Excellent Chief Not more than five (5) Candidates”