First Schedule (Section 7(8)(a))
Medal of Honour
The Medal of Honour of the Republic of Seychelles may be awarded to any person who—(a)has rendered exceptional or outstanding services of national importance to Seychelles, earning the respect and gratitude of the Government and the people of Seychelles;(b)has performed an outstanding act of bravery, kindness or humanity to any person.Second Schedule (Section 7(8)(b))
Medal of Merit
The Medal of Merit of the Republic of Seychelles may be awarded to any person who has rendered long, loyal, devoted, outstanding and meritorious service of national importance in various fields to the Republic of Seychelles and to the people of Seychelles.Third Schedule (Section 6(5))
Constitution and procedure of the National Awards Committee
1.Tenure of officeSubject to the provisions of this Schedule, a member of the Committee shall hold office for a period not exceeding three years from the date of appointment and is eligible for reappointment.2.ChairpersonThe Chancellor shall appoint a Chairperson of the Committee from amongst the members.3.SecretaryThe Committee may appoint a person to act as secretary to the Committee.4.ResignationAny member of the Committee may at any time resign his or her office by instrument in writing addressed to the Chancellor, and from the date of the receipt by the Chancellor of such instrument such member shall cease to be a member of the Committee.5.Vacancy(1)If any vacancy occurs in the membership of the Committee, such vacancy shall be filled by the appointment of another person who shall, subject to the provisions of this Schedule, hold office for the remainder of the period for which the previous member was appointed.(2)In the case of the absence or inability to act of any member, the Chancellor may appoint any person to act temporarily in the place of such member.6.Validity of proceedingsA vacancy in the membership of the Committee or any defect in the appointment of a member thereof shall not preclude the carrying out of the Committee’s functions and shall not affect the validity of its proceedings.7.Procedures of meetings(1)The Committee shall meet at such times as may be convenient or expedient for the transaction of business, and at such places as it may deem fit.(2)The Chairperson shall preside at meetings of the Committee and, in the case of his or her absence from any meetings, the members present shall elect one from amongst their number to preside at that meeting.(3)The decisions of the Committee shall be by majority of votes of the members present and voting, and the Chairperson or the person presiding at the meeting shall have casting vote in any case in which the voting is equal.(4)The quorum of the Committee shall be four members thereof.(5)Minutes in proper form shall be kept in the proceedings of the Committee.(6)Subject to the provisions of this Schedule, the Committee shall have power to regulate its own proceedings, and may delegate to any member or sub-committee thereto the power and authority to carry out on behalf of the Committee such duties as the Committee may determine.8.Expenses of the CommitteeAny expenses incurred by the Chairperson and other members of the Committee in the performance of their duties shall be chargeable on the Consolidated Fund.Fourth Schedule (Section 10(3))
Manner of wearing an insignia
When worn in Seychelles, the insignia shall be worn as a pendant from a riband attached to the left breast of the outer garment and in front of all decoration.