Русско-англо-русский юридический словарь

Certificate of Merit (in Russian, Pochetnaia gramota), in the socialist countries, a form of moral incentive for workers and collectives. In the USSR, Certificates of Merit are conferred by the presidia of the supreme soviets of Union and autonomous republics, the All-Union Central Council of Trade Unions, ministries (departments), executive committees of local soviets, and administrations of enterprises and institutions. (The Great Soviet Encyclopedia, 3rd Edition (1970-1979))

Former presidents and the presidents of the commissions shall be invited to the meetings of the Executive Committee with a consultative vote. (Statute of the International Association of Constitutional Law)

UEFA may, on the proposal of the UEFA Executive Committee, bestow the status of honorary president or honorary membership upon a person for especially meritorious services to European football. (UEFA.com)