25 June 2024, 17:01
This Law introduces a de facto reboot of the Bureau's work.
All employees who refuse to undergo certification or fail to pass such certification are subject to dismissal. The appraisal will be carried out in stages — first, the management of the central office and territorial departments, and later — all other employees of the BES.
Each appraisal committee shall include, on a parity basis, both persons appointed by the BES Director and persons appointed by international and foreign organisations. The appraisal must be completed no later than 18 months from the date of appointment to the position of the BES Director under the new competitive procedure.
The Law clarifies the requirements for the candidate for the position of the BES Director, and the competition commission for the election of the Director will include persons appointed by the Government and persons from international and foreign organisations who will have a casting vote.
The Law provides for guarantees of independence of the BES Director. At the same time, one of the grounds for the dismissal is the conclusion of the Commission for External Independent Evaluation (Audit) of the BES's performance, which states that the BES's activities are inefficient and the Director has not properly performed his duties.
The adoption of this Law will contribute to the development of normal interaction between business and the government represented by the relevant state body and was actively supported by Ukraine's international partners.