Activity of the Government on February 1–14, 2010

Appointments

Maria CARAUS was appointed deputy minister of finance.

Ion PASCAL was nominated deputy minister of construction and regional development to succeed Anatol Turcan.

Anatolie LAPTEANU was appointed head of the Edinet territorial office of the State Chancellery, representative of the executive in the area.

Gheorghe POPA was assigned rector of the Balti-based “Alecu Russo” State University.

Radu MUDREAC was relieved from office of director of the sanitary-veterinary agency for safety of animal products.

Decisions

Decision cancelling pecuniary sanctions for non-repatriated funds raised from spirits exports to the Russian Federation from April 1, 2005 to April 1, 2006. The executive took notice of a report by the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry and decided to not apply pecuniary sanctions on non-repatriated funds raised from spirits exports to the Russian Federation from April 1, 2005 to April 1, 2006, as of October 17, 2008.

Decision concerning the special telecommunication centre. The Government decided to transfer the State-run Special Telecommunication Centre from management of the Information and Security Service to the State Chancellery. The enterprise concerned administrates the telecommunication system of central public administration authorities, ensures the protected exchange of information between public authorities, Moldovan representations in other countries, organizations, institutions and agencies of foreign public authorities. As well, the centre is the technical and technological administrator of the official website of Moldovan Government. The changes aim to foster the development in the area, enhance information transparency of executive and subordinated public authorities.

Decision concerning actions to enforce the law on decision-making transparency. It approves the regulation concerning procedures to ensure transparency of decision making process and obliges central public authorities to adopt within two months internal regulations on information, participation and consultation of drafted decisions, as well as to nominate coordinators of the public consultation process. The State Chancellery will monitor the enforcement of stipulations concerning the implementation of the law concerned.

Decision concerning the participation of the Republic of Moldova in international exhibitions in 2010. It approves the schedule of participation in exhibitions and expenses worth about 9 million lei to be covered by the Export Promotion Programme for 2010.

Sittings. Decisions

First sitting of governmental commission for European integration

On February 12 Prime Minister Vlad Filat chaired the first sitting of the governmental commission for European integration, which heard a report by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration concerning actions taken in 2009 in terms of European integration and actions to be taken in 2010. In the context, the premier stated that the liberalization of visa regime for Moldovan citizens is a priority of his cabinet and sought maximal efforts for this purpose, noting that the EU will provide a financial assistance worth 2 million Euros to Moldova to issue biometrical passports to population, a requirement for the liberalization of visa regime. The financial support will reduce the cost of these passports by 33 percent. The premier added that he would like the governmental commission for European integration to discuss problems, not accomplishments.

State Chancellery seeks control on sale of some publications

The State Chancellery asks the Centre for Combating Economic Crimes and Corruption and Prosecutor-General’s Office to consider the procedure of liquidation of publications “Moldova Suverana” and “Nezavisimaia Moldova”. Despite reports that the two publications will be privatized, an analysis revealed that the two institutions are being liquidated and this process was not completed, while the state illegally allocated more than one million lei to pay off debts of the two state-run enterprises. According to available reports, the State Registration Chamber recorded three new private companies founded by administrators of the state-run enterprises “Moldova Suverana” and “Nezavisimaia Moldova”, which were called like the state-run companies “Moldova Suverana” and “Nezavisimaia Moldova”, contrary to the legislation in force, Victor Bodiu underlined.

First sitting of National Council for Participation (CNP)

The first CNP sitting considered key directions of action, elected the CNP administration and set cooperation mechanisms. Attending the first sitting, prime minister assured that the Government of Moldova is open to cooperation and ready to develop a productive and practical dialogue with civil society, inclusively via CNP. According to premier, CNP chairperson will be invited to participate in all sittings of the executive, important governmental meetings, to explain the position of civil society regarding studied issues and approved decisions. At the same time, the Government will develop an open partnership with civil society and at level of all central public authorities by setting up mechanisms to consult the associative sector, particularly when drafting and surveying normative and legislative bills. CNP elected the permanent bureau made of 7 members:

Sorin MEREACRE, from Eurasia-Moldova Representation — CNP chairman;
Ecaterina MARDAROVICI, from Public Association “Political Club of Women 50/50” — CNP deputy chairwoman;
Sergiu OSTAF, from Public Association “Resource Centre of Nongovernmental organizations for Human Rights from Moldova”;
Antonita FONARI, from Resource Centre “Young and Free”;
Alexandru COICA, from National Youth Council in Moldova;
Dinu ARMASU, from Foreign Investors Association;
Petru MACOVEI, from Independent Press Association.

Situation in energy sector

A sitting convoked by prime minister brought together representatives of public authorities and operators from the sector concerned. It discussed the need of an ample analysis in the field, including in terms of tariff formation, situation on electricity market in the context of liberalization of this market starting March 31, 2010. A topic of the sitting was the situation related to water providing issue in Balti municipality, with the prime minister instructing competent authorities to visit Balti, discuss with local administration and find necessary solutions.

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