Regulations on the criteria for consideration for awarding the "Commemorative Medal For the cause of Construction" in Vietnam (Latest)

Regulations on the criteria for consideration for awarding the "Commemorative Medal For the cause of Construction" in Vietnam (Latest) (Internet image)

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On May 6, 2024, the Minister of Construction issued Circular 01/2024/TT-BXD, providing guidance on the Law on Emulation and Commendation 2022 in the construction industry in Vietnam.

Regulations on the criteria for consideration for awarding the "Commemorative Medal For the cause of Construction" in Vietnam (Latest)

According to Clause 3 and 4 of Article 8 in Circular 01/2024/TT-BXD, the criteria for consideration for awarding the "Commemorative Medal For the cause of Construction" in Vietnam are stipulated from July 1, 2024, as follows:

(1) Criteria for consideration for awarding the "Commemorative Medal For the cause of Construction" to individuals working in the construction industry:

The "Commemorative Medal For the cause of Construction" is awarded or posthumously awarded once to individuals currently working or retired in the construction industry who meet one of the following criteria:

- Leaders or former leaders of the Ministry of Construction;

- Individuals awarded the title of Labor Hero;

- Officials, civil servants, employees with authorized evaluation who have successfully completed assigned tasks and have years of service:

+ For males: Having 20 years of continuous service in the construction industry or a total working period of 25 years, including 15 years of continuous service in the construction industry;

+ For females: Having 15 years of continuous service in the construction industry or a total working period of 20 years, including 10 years of continuous service in the construction industry.

(2) Criteria for awarding the "Commemorative Medal For the cause of Construction" to individuals outside the construction industry:

The "Commemorative Medal For the cause of Construction" is awarded once to individuals outside the construction industry who meet one of the following criteria:

- Leaders of central and local ministries, departments, organizations, and mass organizations who have made contributions to the development of the construction industry;

- Individuals with inventions, innovations, or state-level scientific works applied in the construction industry, recognized by competent authorities;

- Vietnamese individuals residing abroad, foreigners with achievements and contributions to the construction and strengthening of cooperation between countries and international organizations with the Vietnamese construction industry, actively contributing to the development of the construction industry;

- Individuals with achievements, contributions, practical support, and effectiveness for the development of the construction industry.

Recipients of the "Commemorative Medal For the cause of Construction" in Vietnam as of July 1, 2024

The recipients of the "Commemorative Medal For the cause of Construction" include:

- Leaders or former leaders of the Ministry of Construction;

- Officials, public employees, employees currently working or retired in agencies, organizations, and units under the construction industry;

- Leaders of central and local ministries, departments, organizations, and mass organizations;

- Individuals outside the construction industry who have made contributions to the development of the construction industry;

- Vietnamese individuals residing abroad; foreigners with achievements and contributions to the development of the construction industry.

In addition, other cases will be decided by the Minister of Construction.

(Clause 2, 5 of Article 8 in Circular 01/2024/TT-BXD)

What is the occasion for consideration for awarding the "Commemorative Medal For the cause of Construction"?

The consideration for awarding the "Commemorative Medal For the cause of Construction" is carried out annually on the occasion of the commemoration of the Construction Industry's Traditional Day (April 29) and National Day (September 2), or on an ad hoc basis according to the decision of the Minister of Construction.

(Clause 6 of Article 8 in Circular 01/2024/TT-BXD)

More details can be found in  Circular 01/2024/TT-BXD, which takes effect from July 1, 2024, replacing Circular 04/2020/TT-BXD dated December 30, 2020, of the Minister of Construction, providing guidance on emulation and commendation in the construction industry.

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