REGULATION NO. 2000/12
UNMIK/REG/2000/12
14 March 2000
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General,
Pursuant to the authority given to him under United Nations
Security Council Resolution 1244 (1999)
of 10 June 1999,
Taking into account United Nations Interim
Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) Regulation No. 1999/1 of 25 July 1999,
as amended, on the Authority of the Interim Administration in Kosovo and UNMIK Regulation
No. 2000/1 of 14 January 2000 on the Kosovo Joint Interim Administrative
Structure,
For the purpose of establishing the Administrative
Department of Public Services,
Hereby promulgates the following:
Section 1
1.1 The
Administrative Department of Public Services (hereinafter “the Department”) is
hereby established.
1.2 The
Department shall be responsible for the overall management of public services
in Kosovo and, in coordination with the Central Fiscal Authority, the
development and implementation of the Kosovo Consolidated Budget.
1.3 The
Department shall implement the policy guidelines formulated by the Interim
Administrative Council in the field of public services.
Section 2
2.1 The
Department may make policy recommendations to the Interim Administrative
Council through the Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General for
Civil Administration concerning, inter
alia:
(a)
An
overall strategy for the development of non-discriminatory, professional,
ethical, efficient, transparent and accountable public services in Kosovo;
(b) The programme priorities for the allocation of resources within the Kosovo Consolidated Budget and the deployment of extra-budgetary resources in support of the objectives set out in the Budget; and
(c) The development of a regulatory framework, including the proposal of regulations, for public services in Kosovo in relation to such matters as the recruitment and terms of employment of civil servants and other employees of public agencies, including, but not limited to, their rights and obligations, appointments and promotions, salaries, benefits, pensions and disciplinary procedures.
2.2 The
Department shall:
(a)
In
consultation with the Central Fiscal Authority, coordinate the preparation of
the Kosovo Consolidated Budget, monitor the implementation of, and certify
expenditures under, the Kosovo Consolidated Budget;
(b)
Implement
the strategy and policies for the development and provision of public services
within the framework of the Kosovo Consolidated Budget;
(c)
Co-ordinate
with other Administrative Departments on matters pertaining to public services;
(d)
Co-ordinate
activities of international and governmental agencies and non-governmental
organizations in order to promote the coherent development and implementation
of public services policies;
(e)
Provide
procurement services consistent with
the policies, rules and procedures set by the Central Fiscal Authority;
(f)
Develop
infrastructure, including buildings and physical facilities required for public
services;
(g)
Develop
a civil registry and such other documentation procedures as may be required to
facilitate public order and maintain public administration;
(h)
Develop
a system of internal management audit of administrative departments and the
municipalities;
(i)
Develop
appropriate human resources strategies and systems of decentralized
recruitment, classification and training;
(j)
Develop
and implement a public service payroll and payments administration system,
including a payroll and personnel administration database established using a
cash based accounting approach;
(k)
Determine
information technology standards for the public service and develop and
maintain corporate systems and information technology infrastructure; and
(l)
Perform
such functions as are ancillary to those set out above and are assigned to the
Department by the Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General for
Civil Administration.
Section 3
Co-Heads of the Department, under the supervision of
the Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Civil
Administration, shall be jointly responsible for:
(a)
Managing
the Department and ensuring that the functions entrusted to it are implemented;
(b)
Staffing,
organizing and administering the Department and issuing administrative
instructions and operating guidelines on any matters pertaining to the
functions of the Department; and
(c)
The
effective and efficient management of resources provided to the Department from
the Kosovo Consolidated Budget or from any other source.
Section 4
Co-Heads of the Department shall:
(a)
Implement
non-discriminatory personnel policies designed to ensure that the composition
of the staff of the Department reflects the multi-ethnic character of Kosovo;
(b)
Endeavour
to ensure equitable gender balance in all areas and levels within the
Department; and
(c)
Ensure
that all recruitment is based on professional qualifications, competence and
merit.
Section 5
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General
may issue administrative directions in connection with the implementation of
the present regulation.
Section 6
The present regulation shall supersede any provision
in the applicable law which is inconsistent with it.
Section 7
The present regulation shall enter into force on 14
March 2000.
Bernard
Kouchner
Special
Representative of the Secretary-General