Civil Honours Bill

I - Parlimentary Recognition

The Chamber of Deputies may confer, by two-thirds majority vote of those Deputies voting, the following recongnitions on any citizen who meets the associated qualifications. The Government of the Republic may raise funds for the design and manafacture of a suitable physical artefact of each decoration or state of recognition. A list of those who have been 'Recognized' shall be listed on the Republic's website for all to see.

Section 1: Hero of the Republic

1. Recognition as a "Hero of the Republic" may be bestowed on any citizen who has achieved national or international distinction in the service of the Republic, its values, or its principles.
2. Heroes of the Republic shall be publicly eulogised by the President of the Republic, with the most elaborate rhetorical devices possible, on Talossan Heroes Day.

Section 2: Freedom of the Republic

1. Recognition as "Freedom of the Republic"may be bestowed upon any person who is not a citizen of the Republic, who for any reason has best exemplified Talossan principles and values, or for comic relief, or both.
2. The grant of the status of "Freedom of the Republic" shall be communicated in written form to the recipient. Communication shall be by ground mail unless such coordinates are not available.

Section 3: Infamia

1. Recognition as "Infamous Villain" may be bestowed upon an individual or individuals who for any reason whatsoever shall be deemed to have offended against the laws, principles or values of the Republic of Talossa.
2. Infamia shall never be conferred on any current citizen of the Republic of Talossa.

II - Presidential Decorations

The President of the Republic may award, on the advice of the Seneschal, the following decorations:

Section 1: Medal of Merit

1. The "Medal of Merit", on any deserving person who in his/her judgement has distinguished themsleves in their public or private lives, or for any other reason he/she may see fit.
2. The award of this decoration shall be by Proclamation.