This Order approves the updated Model Regulation on the Competition for the Position of Head of a Vocational Education Institution. The document establishes clear procedural frameworks for conducting the selection process, defining the powers of supervisory boards and competition commissions. It ensures the transparency of the process through requirements for the disclosure of information, video recording of the selection process, and a clear list of documents for candidates. The Order repeals the previous 2019 procedure, adapting the process to current legislative requirements.
**Structure and Key Provisions:**
The document consists of a preamble, which references the specialized Law “On Professional (Vocational) Education,” and 15 clauses of the Model Regulation. The main sections cover:
* **Entities Conducting the Selection:** delineation of powers between supervisory boards (as the primary bodies) and competition commissions (for new institutions or those where a board has not yet been established).
* **Procedure:** from the decision to hold a competition to the publication of the results.
* **Requirements for Candidates:** an exhaustive list of documents, including a state language proficiency certificate and certificates of no criminal record or record of corruption-related offenses.
* **Changes:** the main change involves the repeal of Order No. 998 of 2019 and the synchronization of the procedure with the new norms of the Law “On Professional (Vocational) Education,” which strengthens the role of supervisory boards in personnel matters.
**Important Provisions for Implementation:**
1. **Principle of Parity:** the composition of the competition commission must include representatives of the founder, the labor collective (including trade unions), and employers.
2. **Transparency:** mandatory video recording and broadcasting of the competitive selection, as well as the publication of results on official websites.
3. **Selection Stages:** key elements include the presentation of the institution’s development program and an interview, which allows for the assessment of both the candidate’s managerial skills and strategic vision.
4. **Protection Against Interference:** the regulation expressly prohibits pressure on commission members and candidates, which serves as an important anti-corruption safeguard.
5. **Appeals:** candidates have a legal right to challenge the results of the competition in court if they believe the procedure was violated.
