Post by Sulania on Jul 23, 2017 1:45:24 GMT -5
The Confederate Parliament
Law #001
An Act Entitled: The Honored Citizens Act
7/23/2017
Member of Parliament: Sulania
Resolved by the Confederate Parliament of the Confederacy of Free Nations, that the following article is proposed as a law under the jurisdiction of the Confederacy of Free Nations, enforceable by all of its institutions.
Be it enacted by the MP’s of the Confederacy of Free Nations in the Confederate Parliament, that
Section 1
Citizens’ Honors Establishment
Citizens’ Honors Establishment
ss.1. The Citizens’ Honors are awards given unto citizens of the Confederacy for exceptional service in various aspects of civilian life..
ss.2. The Citizens’ Honors are enshrined with recognition by the government of the Confederacy.
Section 2
Chancellor’s Medal of Freedom
ss.1. The Chancellor’s Medal of Freedom is an award granted by the authority of the Chancellorship to individuals who shows exceptional service to to region in the realm of security, progress, the pursuit of liberty, and loyalty to the principles enshrined in the Constitution of the Confederacy of Free Nations.
ss.2. - The Chancellor’s Medal of Freedom is granted by the Chancellor, and may only be revoked by the Chancellorship.
Section 3
Parliament’s Medal of Distinction
ss.1. The Parliament’s Medal of Distinction is an award granted by the authority of the Parliament to individuals who shows exceptional service in the halls of Parliament as a statesman dedicated to the democratic principles of the institution.
ss.2. The Parliament’s Medal of Distinction is granted by a distinct voting process. A motion must be called naming the recipient, along with signatures of 5 fellow members of Parliaments. Following shall be a vote in which a simple majority is needed to grant the award.
ss.3. The Parliament’s Medal of Distinction may be revoked by a supermajority of 60% by the Parliament following a motion to do so.
Section 5
Public Service Meritorious Medal
ss.1. The Public Service Meritorious Medal is an award granted by the authority of the Ministry of Internal Affairs to individuals who show remarkable service in the administration and public service to the region.
ss.2. The Public Service Meritorious Medal is granted by the Minister of Internal Affairs.
ss.3. The Public Service Meritorious Medal may be revoked by the Internal Affairs Ministry, or by a simple majority Cabinet Vote.
Section 6
Distinguished Foreign Service Medal
ss.1. The Distinguished Foreign Service Medal is an award granted by the authority of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to individuals who show remarkable service in the realm of foreign affairs.
ss.2. The Distinguished Foreign Service Medal is granted by the Minister of Foreign Affairs.
ss.3. The Distinguished Foreign Service Medal may be revoked by the Internal Affairs Ministry, or by a simple majority Cabinet Vote.
Section 7
Confederate Justice Medal
ss.1. The Confederate Justice Medal is an award granted by the authority of the Ministry of Justice to individuals who show remarkable service in the realm of justice.
ss.2. The Confederate Justice Medal is granted by the Minister of Justice.
ss.3. The Confederate Justice Medal may be revoked by the Justice Ministry, or by a simple Majority Cabinet Vote.
Section 8
Officer Medal of Valor
ss.1. The Officer Medal of Valor is an award granted by the authority of the Constabulary to Constables who show remarkable service in the line of duty.
ss.2. The Officer Medal of Valor is granted by Chief Constable of the Constabulary.
ss.3. The Officer Medal of Valor may be revoked by the Ministry of Justice.
Section 9
Publication
ss.1. A factbook, to be maintained by the Minister of Internal Affairs, will be created to publish all recipients of the Citizens’ Honors.
Section 10
Refusal of Awards
ss.1. A citizen may refuse to have an award granted to them. Doing so nullifies the process, and the offer will be rescinded.
ss.2. - A citizen may also turn in their award at any time, doing so will result in their award being nullified and their name stricken from the publication factbook.
Chancellor’s signature_______