This Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 844 dated July 1, 2026, approves the new version of the Charter of the Joint-Stock Company “National Public Broadcasting Company of Ukraine” (UA:PBC). The document defines the legal status, purpose of activities, management structure, and internal control mechanisms of the company. The main objective of UA:PBC remains the provision of reliable information to the public, the protection of freedom of speech, and the development of Ukrainian culture. It is important to note that the resolution also clarifies the status of the company’s property, replacing the term “property” with “state property” in the relevant provisions.<\/p>\n
**Structure and Main Provisions:**
\nThe Charter consists of sections regulating:
\n* **General Provisions:** the legal status of UA:PBC as a 100% state-owned joint-stock company.
\n* **Management:** a two-tier system (General Meeting, Supervisory Board, Management Board).
\n* **Internal Control:** activities of the audit, risk, and compliance departments.
\n* **Program Policy and Editorial Independence:** the role of the Editorial Board and the editorial charter.
\n* **Financial Activity:** procedures for property formation, planning, and reporting.
\n* **Labor Relations:** rights of the creative team and mechanisms for social dialogue.<\/p>\n
Compared to previous versions, the new edition details the powers of management bodies, in particular, it clearly delineates the competencies of the Supervisory Board and the Management Board, and strengthens the requirements for corporate governance and internal control.<\/p>\n
**Key Provisions for Practical Use:**
\n1. **Separation of Powers:** The Supervisory Board exercises strategic management and oversight, while the Management Board is responsible for day-to-day business operations. It is important that the Supervisory Board has no right to interfere in the day-to-day activities of the Management Board.
\n2. **Editorial Independence:** The Charter explicitly prohibits interference by state authorities in the editorial policy of UA:PBC. The Editorial Board has the right to initiate the removal of officials who violate professional standards or engage in censorship.
\n3. **Property Management:** UA:PBC possesses property under the right of private ownership (authorized capital) and under the right of usufruct (state property). The procedure for the alienation and write-off of property is clearly regulated and requires compliance with special procedures.
\n4. **Corporate Secretary:** A clear description of the functions of the Corporate Secretary has been introduced, who ensures interaction between management bodies and the shareholder, which is an important element of modern corporate governance.
\n5. **Financial Discipline:** UA:PBC is required to undergo an annual mandatory audit, the results of which are subject to publication, ensuring transparency in the use of public funds.<\/p>\n