This Decree of the President of Ukraine No. 507/2026 approves the mechanism for forming the composition of the National Council of Ukraine on Television and Radio Broadcasting through a transparent competitive selection process. The document defines the operational procedures for the special selection commission, requirements for candidates, and the stages of the selection process. The primary objective of this act is to ensure the appointment of professionals with impeccable reputations to the positions of National Council members on the principles of openness and equality. The Decree directly implements the provisions of the Law of Ukraine “On Media” and establishes the personal composition of the commission consisting of five members.
**Structure and Main Provisions:**
The Decree consists of an operative part and two annexes: the Regulation on the Competitive Commission and its personal composition. The Regulation regulates in detail:
* **Status of the commission:** a collegial body operating on a voluntary basis.
* **Selection procedure:** from the announcement of the competition to the submission of the nomination to the President.
* **Requirements for commission members:** possession of professional education (law, media, IT, etc.) and the absence of conflicts of interest or criminal records.
* **Decision-making process:** open voting, quorum requirements for meetings (minimum of 3 members), and the use of video conferencing.
Compared to previous approaches, this act clearly formalizes the stages of candidate verification, including a special vetting process (anti-corruption and lustration), which minimizes subjectivism during appointments.
**Most important provisions for application:**
1. **Phasing of the selection (cl. 20):** Clearly defined timelines (21 days for document submission, 14 days for discussion), which makes the process predictable.
2. **Requirements for candidates (cl. 22):** The list of documents is exhaustive and includes mandatory submission of a declaration, a medical certificate, and proof of work experience in the fields of media, law, or communications.
3. **Conflict of interest (cl. 17):** A strict mechanism for self-recusal and recusal of commission members is established, which is key to ensuring objectivity.
4. **Communication and transparency (cl. 15, 26):** Commission members are required to maintain confidentiality until the official publication of the results on the website of the Office of the President, which prevents information leakage and pressure on the process.
*This act relates to procedures for appointment to public offices and interaction with anti-corruption legislation; therefore, it is ****.*
