Decree No. 10.864 approving the Procedural Rules of the State Committee for Forest Fire Management, established by Decree No. 9.909 of 20 July 2021.
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Regulation
Abstract
This Decree approves the Internal Regulation of the State Committee for Forest Fire Management (CEGIF) in Goiás, as a consultative and deliberative body responsible for supporting the State Government in the prevention, monitoring, and control of wildfires and burnings. The Committee’s primary functions include fostering interinstitutional coordination, formulating policies, guidelines and actions, integrating fire management across municipal and federal levels, and supporting the implementation and continuous updating of the State Plan for Forest Fire Management (PEGIF). The regulation establishes the committee’s role in enhancing governance and strategic planning for fire prevention and environmental protection. The regulation details the organizational structure and functioning of the committee, including its presidency (rotating between key institutions), secretariat, plenary, and technical chambers dedicated to prevention, preparedness, response, and accountability. It defines competencies such as monitoring implementation of fire management policies, promoting partnerships, encouraging social participation, allocating resources, and proposing legal or policy improvements. The framework also emphasizes coordination with municipalities, involvement of civil society and rural producers, regular meetings, technical reporting, and the creation of working groups to address specific issues. Overall, it establishes a governance mechanism aimed at improving effectiveness, transparency, and coordination in forest fire management in the state.
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This Decree enters into force on the day of its publication.
Repealed
No
Source language
English
Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
Decreto nº 10.864 - Homologa o Regimento Interno do Comitê Estadual de Gestão de Incêndios Florestais, instituído pelo Decreto nº 9.909, de 20 de julho de 2021.