Jonquiere-Tadoussac Creates Orders of Merit
L'Unité - The federal government today unveiled a scheme of honours to be bestowed upon citizens for extraordinary accomplishments. Known as Orders of Merit, these will take the form of awards to worthy citizens and non-citizens who have played a major role in Jontadain society.
"Previously, there had been the granting of royal titles available to recognize citizens for their deeds," explains Consul Lise Garimaou, chairperson of the committee that created the system. "The Consular Council felt this was no longer appropriate, as the character of the country has changed dramatically since that system was implemented. Rather, a system of honours bestowed by the government as all the citizens is better related to our current political situation."
The committee decided on five types of awards to be bestowed by the government: the Order of the High Consul, the Order of Jonquiere-Tadoussac, the Jontadain Democratic Medal, the Order of Unity, and Seal and Medal of Valour. Each of these is to have four levels, "Honourable", "Distinguished", "First Class", and "Exemplary", to mark the degree of importance of the award. Each level of award will also include a second part, whether a cash award, the granting of a title, or military promotion.
The Order of the High Consul will be granted by the High Consul for lifetime contributions to the country. It is largely intended for civil servants, though it can be given to others, as well, and will be granted at the retirement age. It is to include a pension stipend, which will be awarded over several years. This is the only award that cannot be granted to non-residents of the country.
The Order of Jonquiere-Tadoussac is bestowed upon those who have made significant contributions to the culture and way of life of Jonquiere-Tadoussac. This normally includes artists, writers and designers, but may also include architects, scientists and engineers. It recognizes a significant impact upon the people of Jonquiere-Tadoussac and their definition of themselves, their neighbours and their country. It will include a cash award.
The Jontadain Democratic Order is bestowed upon all current and former members of federal and provincial governments in Jonquiere-Tadoussac. It will also be granted retroactively to members of the old royal governments, as well as heads of state of other countries in the International Democratic Union. It includes the right to use the level of award granted as a title.
The Order of Unity recognizes a conspicuous deed on the part of a person or government to safeguard peace or unity in Jonquiere-Tadoussac. This includes efforts to prevent war, encourage unity of the provinces, or improve the situations of minorities in the country. It is the highest honour the government can bestow upon one of its citizens. The Order of Unity is an exception among the Orders of Merit, in that any of its levels may be bestowed upon a non-citizen. This is to recognize that the strongest efforts to defuse situations and prevent conflict can come from abroad, with neutral mediators. It is accompanied by a cash award.
The Seal of Valour and Medal of Valour are awarded for acts of conspicuous bravery and gallantry during times of war or civil unrest. They are awarded in wars both on Jontadain soil and abroad, though they are only bestowed for actions that directly impact the war effort. The Seal of Valour is bestowed upon civilians, and is seen as a mark of character. The Medal of Valour is bestowed upon military and civil security personnel (police, fire, etc.), and is the highest honour that can be awarded. It is accompanied by a cash award for civilians and a promotion for military personnel.
Granting of these orders will be done through committees for each, which will both select individuals and review nominations for their chosen award. Should a person be selected for the award, they will receive it from the High Consul during the yearly ceremony.
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"Previously, there had been the granting of royal titles available to recognize citizens for their deeds," explains Consul Lise Garimaou, chairperson of the committee that created the system. "The Consular Council felt this was no longer appropriate, as the character of the country has changed dramatically since that system was implemented. Rather, a system of honours bestowed by the government as all the citizens is better related to our current political situation."
The committee decided on five types of awards to be bestowed by the government: the Order of the High Consul, the Order of Jonquiere-Tadoussac, the Jontadain Democratic Medal, the Order of Unity, and Seal and Medal of Valour. Each of these is to have four levels, "Honourable", "Distinguished", "First Class", and "Exemplary", to mark the degree of importance of the award. Each level of award will also include a second part, whether a cash award, the granting of a title, or military promotion.
The Order of the High Consul will be granted by the High Consul for lifetime contributions to the country. It is largely intended for civil servants, though it can be given to others, as well, and will be granted at the retirement age. It is to include a pension stipend, which will be awarded over several years. This is the only award that cannot be granted to non-residents of the country.
The Order of Jonquiere-Tadoussac is bestowed upon those who have made significant contributions to the culture and way of life of Jonquiere-Tadoussac. This normally includes artists, writers and designers, but may also include architects, scientists and engineers. It recognizes a significant impact upon the people of Jonquiere-Tadoussac and their definition of themselves, their neighbours and their country. It will include a cash award.
The Jontadain Democratic Order is bestowed upon all current and former members of federal and provincial governments in Jonquiere-Tadoussac. It will also be granted retroactively to members of the old royal governments, as well as heads of state of other countries in the International Democratic Union. It includes the right to use the level of award granted as a title.
The Order of Unity recognizes a conspicuous deed on the part of a person or government to safeguard peace or unity in Jonquiere-Tadoussac. This includes efforts to prevent war, encourage unity of the provinces, or improve the situations of minorities in the country. It is the highest honour the government can bestow upon one of its citizens. The Order of Unity is an exception among the Orders of Merit, in that any of its levels may be bestowed upon a non-citizen. This is to recognize that the strongest efforts to defuse situations and prevent conflict can come from abroad, with neutral mediators. It is accompanied by a cash award.
The Seal of Valour and Medal of Valour are awarded for acts of conspicuous bravery and gallantry during times of war or civil unrest. They are awarded in wars both on Jontadain soil and abroad, though they are only bestowed for actions that directly impact the war effort. The Seal of Valour is bestowed upon civilians, and is seen as a mark of character. The Medal of Valour is bestowed upon military and civil security personnel (police, fire, etc.), and is the highest honour that can be awarded. It is accompanied by a cash award for civilians and a promotion for military personnel.
Granting of these orders will be done through committees for each, which will both select individuals and review nominations for their chosen award. Should a person be selected for the award, they will receive it from the High Consul during the yearly ceremony.
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posted by Le Jontadain at 7:18 p.m.
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