Emergency Ordinance No. 57 validating the Administrative Code.

This Administrative Code applies to the activity of public administration authorities and institutions, in the relations between public administration authorities and institutions, as well as in their relations with other subjects of public or private law. The central public administration authorities are the Government, the ministries, other central specialized bodies subordinate to the Government or the ministries, the autonomous administrative authorities. Local public administration authorities are local councils, mayors and county councils. The Administrative Code primarily focuses on the framework for organizing and developing the careers of public servants, emphasizing the standards, indicators, and descriptors necessary for assessing an individual's capacity to effectively perform public functions. It operates within the legal context of public administration, as outlined by the Government's regulations and the responsibilities of the National Agency of Public Servants. Key legal principles include adherence to ethical conduct and the establishment of a methodological framework for ethical counseling, which is essential for maintaining integrity within public service. The document outlines several key measures, including the development of studies and analyses regarding compliance with ethical conduct provisions for public servants. It specifies the creation of a methodological framework for ethical counseling activities, the establishment of training standards for ethical counselors, and the organization of seminars and conferences focused on ethics and integrity management. These measures aim to enhance the professional development of public servants and ensure compliance with established ethical standards. Implementation of the outlined measures is to be overseen by the National Agency of Public Servants, which is responsible for drafting the necessary regulations and conducting evaluations of public servant conduct. The document specifies that compliance with these measures is to be monitored through regular reporting and assessments. Secondary themes include the importance of stakeholder involvement in the ethical counseling process and the need for continuous communication between public institutions to foster a culture of integrity and accountability within public service. The liability of the public official for offenses committed during service or in connection with the duties of the public office he holds shall be incurred according to the criminal law.