Again, it isn't a matter of the 'rank' of the NFU, it is that they cannot understand the mental, physical, and emotional impact of utilizing the Force in any manner. That is why they should not have an IC say. They simply have no basis on which to make a truly informed decision on the matter. OOC as Valiens pointed out if the group doesn't have any masters who are able to vote on the progression of a character, then you are more than welcome to send in the persons name to an RPJ for consideration. IC though it would make no sense for an NFU to have a say in promotion. All they have to go off of would be the actions they have seen the person take, they cant understand the strain that comes along with being a Force user. It's pretty simple and a matter of practicality IC.