287 tal-2014 - Regoli tal-2014 dwar il-Midalja għall-Ħamsin Anniversarju mill-Indipendenza ta’ Malta

L.N. 287 of 2014

ĠIEH IR-REPUBBLIKA ACT

(CAP. 251)

The Malta Independence Fiftieth Anniversary Medal Rules, 2014

BY VIRTUE of the powers conferred by articles 15 and 26 of

the Ġieh ir-Repubblika Act, and of all other powers enabling her, the

President of Malta has, on the advice of the Prime Minister, made the

following rules:-

The title of these rules is The Malta Independence Fiftieth Citation.

Anniversary Medal Rules, 2014.

(1)

There shall be struck a medal to be known as "the Striking of

Malta Independence Fiftieth Anniversary Medal", hereinafter referred Medal.

to as "the Medal", to be awarded in accordance with these rules.

(2) Awards of the Medal shall have effect on 21st September,

2014.

(1)

The Medal shall be circular, in cupro-nickel and 36 Insignia.

mm in diameter, bearing on the obverse a representation of the

Emblem of Malta and the year "2014" in base, and on the reverse a

design representing the Emblem of Malta of 1964 at the centre,

encircled by the words "ĦAMSIN ANNIVERSARJU MILL-

INDIPENDENZA" separated by an eight-pointed Maltese Cross from

the inscription "MALTA 1964" at the base, all in relief; the whole

being suspended from a bar within an olive branch and palm frond

joined in the centre.

(2) The Medal is suspended from a riband 32 mm in width

being white and red in equal parts, the whole having a moire effect.

(1)

The Medal shall be awarded by the President of Award.

Malta, acting on the advice of the Prime Minister, to persons who,

throughout these 50 years, have contributed towards the development

and well-being of Malta as a nation and a member of the international

community of nations.

(2) The Medal may be awarded posthumously.

(1)

The Medal shall be presented

Presentation.

(a)

by the President of Malta; or

(b)

by any High Commissioner, Ambassador, other

diplomatic or consular representative (including honorary

representative) of Malta, or any other person so authorised, to

make the award in the name of the President of Malta

Provided that, where it shall not be convenient or practical

for the presentation to be made in person, the Medal may be delivered

by such means as may be considered expedient.

(2) When the Medal is presented by the President of Malta, the

recipient shall be addressed as follows

"On behalf of the Government and people of Malta, I

confer on you the National Commemorative Medal to mark the

Fiftieth Anniversary of the award of the Independence to

Malta.".

(3) The representative of the President of Malta shall address

recipient as follows

"In the name of the President of Malta, and on behalf of the

Government and people of Malta, I confer on you the National

Commemorative Medal to mark the Fiftieth Anniversary of the

award of the Independence to Malta.".

Revocation of the award of the Medal shall be governed by

the provisions of rule 17 of the Rules for Honours, Awards and

Decorations, and articles 23 and 24 of the Ġieh ir-Repubblika Act.

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