Article V — Recommendations by Competent Authorities

1. 1.

   A General Regulation concerning a matter assigned to the Secretariat of State or another organ shall ordinarily be issued upon the written recommendation of the authority responsible for that matter.

2. 2.

   A recommendation of the Secretariat of State shall identify the Section principally responsible for the proposed Regulation.

3. 3.

   A Section shall act in the name of the Secretariat of State and shall not be treated as a separate issuing authority.

4. 4.

   The Honours Chancellery, the Institute of Heraldry, and any other authorised organ may recommend a General Regulation concerning matters within its lawful responsibilities.

5. 5.

   Where a matter falls within the responsibilities of more than one authority, a joint recommendation may be submitted.