Cantons

Cantons
A Canton is a defined geographical area within a chapter that is presided over by a Viceroy, which may sponsor their own events, with approval from their chapter's Crown. Cantons are often used when a chapter has considerable territory, and needs a better means of managing it.

One example is when a chapter has members who live too far from where the regular events are held. The Crown might then establish a Canton where the members reside, appoint one of them to serve as Viceroy, and permit them to hold events there each month, in addition to the monthly Crown Event.

So as to avoid confusion, some chapters (such as Cambridge) use the term "Lord or Lady Mayor" or "Governor" in place of "Viceroy or Vicereine".