Award of the Freiherr-vom-Stein-Plakette to public figures
Performance specification
The Freiherr-vom-Stein-Plakette is awarded to public figures who have rendered outstanding services in the field of local politics.
Process flow
Proposals for the award of the Freiherr-vom-Stein-Plakette to public figures may be submitted in writing to the Hessian Ministry of the Interior and Sport, enclosing information on the curriculum vitae and the particular outstanding merits of the person concerned.
Requirements
The award is granted according to strict standards. It is awarded to public figures who, through their activities in the field of local self-government, have earned extraordinary and usually supra-regional merits. In this context, outstanding voluntary commitment at the municipal level is of particular importance.
Which documents are required?
Detailed curriculum vitae and presentation of the particular outstanding merits of the person concerned.
What are the fees?
None.
What deadlines do I have to observe?
As a rule, the Freiherr-vom-Stein-Plakette is not awarded to public figures in the last six weeks before elections.
Processing time
4-6 weeks.
Legal basis
Decree of the Hessian Ministry of the Interior and Sport of 28 September 2016 - IV 13 - 14 f 06-04(StAnz. 42/2016, p.1071)
Applications / Forms
The application must be submitted directly to the Hessian Ministry of the Interior, Security and Homeland Security.
Comments
Applications / Forms
Who do I need to contact?
Hessian Ministry of the Interior, for Security and Homeland Defence