Order of Tahiti Nui

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Order of Tahiti Nui
Ordre de Tahiti Nui (French)
Ridder in de Orde van Tahiti Nui.jpg
Awarded by Flag of French Polynesia.svg  French Polynesia
TypeTerritorial order of merit
Established5 June 1996
EligibilityMust be of French nationality
Awarded forOutstanding merit in the service of French Polynesia
StatusCurrently Awarded
Grand Master President of French Polynesia
Classes
  • Maximum number of members:
  • 0 1  Grand-maître
  • 010  Grand(s)-croix
  • 040  Commandeur(s)
  • 100  Officier(s)
  • 300  Chevalier(s; plural form)
Ordre de Tahiti Nui GC ribbon.svg
Grand Croix

Ordre de Tahiti Nui Commandeur ribbon.svg
Commandeur
Ordre de Tahiti Nui Officier ribbon.svg
Officier

Ordre de Tahiti Nui Chevalier ribbon.svg
Chevalier

Ribbons of the Ordre de Tahiti Nui

The Order of Tahiti Nui was established on 5 June 1996 by the Assembly of French Polynesia to reward distinguished merit and achievements in the service to French Polynesia.

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History

The Order of Tahiti Nui was established June 5, 1996 by resolution of the Assembly of French Polynesia. The Organic Law of 12 April 1996 granted a plan of autonomy to the territory of French Polynesia, allowing it to freely determine distinctive signs reflective of the islands' personality. The articles defining the order were adopted June 24, 1996 by Order No. 660 of the Council of Ministers of French Polynesia. [1]

Organization

Council of the Order

The organization and discipline of the order are provided by the Council of the Order consisting of three permanent members which are, by right, the President of French Polynesia, the President of the Assembly of French Polynesia, and the President of the Economic, Social and Cultural council. In addition, four recipients of the Order are nominated for five year terms. The Council deliberates on matters concerning the statutes of the Order. It also meets on appointments, promotions, and disciplinary issues of members. It certifies that appointments and promotions are made in accordance with regulations. [2]

Grand Master

The President of French Polynesia is the Grand Master (Grand maitre) of the Order. He presides the Council of the Order that meets on his demand twice a year. He designates for a five year term the four non-permanent members of the Council. In last resort, he decides for every matter concerning the Order.

The dignity of Grand Cross is conferred to the President upon entering office. [2] He, at the investiture ceremony, is recognized as the Grand Master of the Order by the members of the Council. The large necklace is given to him by the oldest member of the Council by pronouncing the following words: "Mr. President of French Polynesia, we recognize you as Grand Master of the Order of Tahiti Nui". The insignia of the Grand Cross are, if necessary, handed to him, before the ceremony of investiture, by the oldest member of the council of the order. [3]

Grand Chancery

The administration of the Order is handled by a Grand Chancery. It is headed by a Chancellor who is the Secretary General of the Government of French Polynesia. The Chancellor is also the keeper of the Seal of the Order.

He is tasked to present the Grand Master reports and projects on the future of the Order. He also presents candidates and nominees to promotion. In the events of a disciplinary action against a member, he is the one reporting it in the registries. [3]

The Grand Chancery perceives, by right, for each certificate: [4]

RankAmount
Grand-Croix10,000 XPF
Commandeur5,000 XPF
Officier3,000 XPF
Chevalier2,000 XPF

Insignia

The insignia is a cross of four arms glazed in red enamel, terminating in a ball at each point. The arms are connected by a circular crown of Tahitian gardenia enameled in green and white. The obverse center of the cross shows the Coat of arms of French Polynesia colored by enamel in orange, red, and blue. The reverse has the inscription in relief: "Order of Tahiti Nui." The cross is suspended by another crown of Tahitian gardenia enameled in green and white. The ribbon is red with a wide central stripe in white. [2]

Because of its nature of territorial order, the Order of Tahiti Nui has to be worn after the national orders (Legion of Honour, Order of Merit and Order of Liberation). During official celebrations, wearing the insignia is mandatory.

Chevaliers

The insignia of the Chevaliers, with a diameter of 45 mm, is nickel-plated; it is worn on the left side of the chest, attached by a white moire ribbon edged with red on each side of 37 mm width. [5]

Officiers

The Officiers carry in the same place an insignia of the same diameter, gilded, attached by a ribbon similar to that of the Chevaliers, but including a rosette. [5]

Commandeurs

The Commandeurs wear in saltire the gold insignia of 60 mm in diameter, surmounted by a bail, attached to the tie of 37 mm width. [5]

Grands-Croix

The Grand Crosses carry in sling a large cord 101 mm wide over the right shoulder and below which is suspended a cross similar to that of the Commandeurs. In addition, they carry on the left side of the chest a plate or star with eight golden branches and radiated 88 mm, with, applied, the golden cross of the Commandeurs of 60 mm. [5]

Eligibility

To be received into the Order, the recipient must be of French nationality. [4]

Members

The Order consists in three ranks (Chevalier, Officier, and Commandeur), and one dignity (Grand Cross). The maximum number of members of the Order is set to 450 holders distributed as follows:

Until the maximum number is reached, the annual appointments and promotions shall not exceed ten per cent of holders in each grade. [4]

To be appointed or promoted, the recipient must justify the following:

The period of seniority starts the day insignias are awarded. [4]

Non-members recipients

Foreigners who have distinguished themselves in the service of French Polynesia, whether or not they reside in the territory, may receive a distinction in the order of Tahiti Nui, within the limits of quotas, by period of three years. They are not members of the Order. [2]

In periods of three years, the number of distinctions in the order of Tahiti Nui awarded to persons of foreign nationality may not exceed sixty-five recipients distributed in the following manner :

Ceremony

When the insignia is handed over by a person other than the President, the following words are addressed to the recipient: ° On behalf of the President and by virtue of the powers conferred on us, we make you (Chevalier, Officier or Commandeur) in the Order of Tahiti Nui." With regard to the dignitaries, the following formula is pronounced: "On behalf of the President and by virtue of the powers conferred on us, we raise you to the dignity of Grand-croix in the Order of Tahiti Nui."

Selected recipients

Grand Cross (Grand-croix)

Commander (Commandeur)

Officer (Officier)

Knight (Chevalier)

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References

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  2. 1 2 3 4 Government of French Polynesia (5 June 1996). "Délibération n° 96-81 APF du 5 juin 1996 portant institution de l'ordre de Tahiti Nui" . Retrieved 10 June 2019.
  3. 1 2 Government of French Polynesia (24 June 1996). "Arrêté n° 662 CM du 24 juin 1996 fixant les droits de chancellerie des distinctions dans l'ordre de Tahiti Nui" . Retrieved 10 June 2019.
  4. 1 2 3 4 Government of French Polynesia (24 June 1996). "Arrêté n° 660 CM du 24 juin 1996 portant statut de l'ordre de Tahiti Nui" . Retrieved 10 June 2019.
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  6. ↑ "LISTE DES TITULAIRES". 21 July 2021. Retrieved 22 October 2022.
  7. ↑ "Jean-Marius Raapoto nommé au grade d'officier dans l'ordre de Tahiti Nui" (in French). Tahiti Infos. 25 April 2019. Retrieved 25 September 2022.
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