Praise and Commendation Act Article 4

Unless by special Presidential decree, the Executive Yuan may initiate praise and commendation by decree or by presenting an honorary plaque. In cases of praise and commendation by decree, the recipient’s deeds should be listed in the application and submitted to a meeting in the Executive Yuan for approval.
中文原文 褒揚條例第4條
明令褒揚或題頒匾額,除總統特頒者外,須經行政院之呈請。
呈請明令褒揚,應綜其生平事蹟,提經行政院會議通過。

English translation for reference only; the Chinese text prevails. Not legal advice.