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Activity of the Parliament on September 19 – October 18, 2009

Appointments. Dismissals

The Parliament has accepted the resignation of Marcel Raducan from the office of deputy chairman of the Parliament, as he was assigned minister of construction and regional development. Alexandr Stoianoglo was appointed deputy chairman (at the initiative of the PDM parliamentary faction).

Artur Resetnicov was relieved from the office of director of the Information and Security Service (SIS) of the Republic of Moldova, and former SIS officer Gheorghe Mihai (head of the personal service in 2000–2007), reserve colonel (military retiree) succeeded him.

Valeriu Gurbulea was relieved from the Prosecutor-General office upon his demand.

Legislative acts

Decision giving a vote of confidence towards the Government Action Programme and the whole Government. The majority of parliamentarians have voted the Government’s list and Action Plan “European Integration: Freedom, Democracy, Welfare”. The PCRM faction did not want to vote, though it raised a number of initiatives relating to the Government’s structure, with some of them being accepted.

Draft law concerning the modification and completion of the law on public function and status of civil servant. It removes the office of deputy ministers from category of higher-ranking civil servants and introduces it into the public dignity category. The draft amendments would require deputy ministers to tender resignation concurrently with ministers or would be reconfirmed in office at the initiative of new ministers.

Draft law on the modification and completion of the Audiovisual Code. According to the modifications, the head of the media watchdog CCA would be elected by a simple majority, not 2/3 of members. As well, the manager of the Board of Observers of IPNA “Teleradio-Moldova” would be elected by majority of the board members.

Decision scheduling the election of President of the Republic of Moldova and the decision concerning the special Commission for the election of the President of the Republic of Moldova. Under Article 78 of the Moldovan Constitution and Article 2 of Law # 1234-XIV of 22 September 2000 concerning the procedure for electing the President of Moldova, the election of President of the Republic of Moldova is set for October 23, 2009. The commission will consist of 7 members.

Decision on establishing a working group. In order to set up an investigation commission to elucidate the events of April 7–8, 2009, a working group of 5 parliamentarians was established to work out the draft decision on establishing the commission concerned.

Decision on establishing a special parliamentary commission to optimise the electoral legislation. The commission consisting of 11 legislators will be in charge of improving the legislation with the view to prevent electoral frauds, and will be made of 11 legislators.

Statements

Criticism against “Teleradio-Moldova” Company

Lawmakers representing the parliamentary majority and media monitoring organisations have criticised the public broadcaster during debates held by the commission for culture, education, research, youth and mass media. Teleradio-Moldova representatives rejected the accusations and assured that the company respects the legislation.

September 1–18, 2009 October 19–31, 2009