Autonomic Insignia of Good Services

Autonomic Insignia of Good Services
Awarded by Regional Government of Madeira
Type	Regional Honour
Established	2003 (2003)
Eligibility	Portuguese and Foreing citizens
Awarded for	Those who distinguish themselves as in the performance of any public or private duties, in industrial, commercial, livestock, forestry and agricultural activities, as well as works; and civic and professional activities.
Status	Currently constituted
Grades	Cordon Medal
Precedence
Next (higher)	Autonomic Insignia of Distinction
Ribbon of the Insignia

The Autonomic Insignia of Good Services is the lowest highest honor awarded by the Regional Government of Madeira, which “aims to distinguish, in life or posthumously, citizens, communities or institutions that stand out for personal or institutional merits, acts, acts services rendered to the Region ”.

The insignia were established through Regional Legislative Decree n. 21/2003/M of 13 August and regulated by Regional Regulatory Decree n. 9/2004/M of 12 April.

Its attribution is decided by deliberation of the Council of the Regional Government, after receiving proposals of any member of the Regional Government or of any member of the Regional Legislative Assembly.

Purpose

According to Article 6 of Regional Legislative Decree no. 21/2003/M, the Autonomic Insignia of Valour is to be bestowed to those who distinguish themselves as in the performance of any public or private duties, in industrial, commercial, livestock, forestry and agricultural activities, as well as works; and civic and professional activities.

Awarding

The insignia is usually award on the first of July, Madeira's regional holiday.