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The Xirka Ġieħ ir-Repubblika is a society of honour with membership
and honorary membership restricted to those who demonstrate
exceptional merit in the service of Malta or of humanity. The
motto of the Xirka is "Għall-Ġid tal-Maltin"
(for
the benefit of the Maltese).
Maltese citizens may be appointed members of the Xirka. Distinguished
citizens of countries other than Malta may be appointed as
honorary members. Apart from honorary members, the number
of new members may not exceed three every two years, and the
total membership is limited to twenty. When the maximum number
of members have been appointed, a person may be appointed
as a member only when a vacancy occurs.
Members and honorary members of the Xirka are legally entitled
to have the letters S.G. (Sieħeb il-Ġieħ) placed after their
names.
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PRIME MINISTER'S SECRETARIAT