Law No. HO-254-N “On Inspection Bodies”.

This Law primarily addresses the legal framework governing oversight and control activities, focusing on the establishment, organization, and functioning of supervisory bodies under the authority of the executive branch. It delineates the scope of these bodies' responsibilities, including the regulation of their legal status, organizational structure, and operational procedures. The overarching policy goal is to ensure effective, transparent, and accountable oversight of economic entities, with explicit principles such as transparency, accountability, impartiality, and risk-based resource allocation. The legal principles emphasize the independence of personnel, the prohibition of conflicts of interest, and the integration of oversight activities within a broader regulatory and legal context, including references to constitutional provisions and other relevant laws. Key measures outlined include the creation and reorganization of supervisory bodies by government decision, the development of annual plans for inspections, and the implementation of mechanisms for public disclosure of activities and decisions. The document specifies the establishment of collegial management structures, such as supervisory councils composed of diverse representatives, and details of their functions, including approval of annual work plans, inspection guidelines, and performance assessments. It emphasizes the importance of risk-based approaches, the use of electronic information systems for oversight activities, and the development of quality assurance and stakeholder engagement strategies. The responsibilities of the heads of these bodies, including appointment, reporting, and decision-making authority, are explicitly defined, along with procedures for handling complaints and conflicts of interest. Implementation is structured around clear institutional responsibilities, with timelines such as the three-year period for establishing new supervisory bodies post-legislation enactment, and specific procedures for the adoption of organizational and operational documents. The framework includes provisions for stakeholder involvement, including public and expert participation in council composition and decision-making processes. The document also emphasizes the importance of transparency through publication of decisions and reports, as well as the use of electronic systems for data management and public access. Overall, the policy emphasizes systematic, transparent, and risk-oriented oversight activities, with detailed procedural and institutional arrangements to ensure effective implementation.