12 minutes agoEthical Code: Ministers in Albania are forbidden to go to bars, casinos and meet businessmen
Periskopi(4 years ago)
(4 years ago)The government in Albania is aiming to discipline cabinet members with changes to the Ethic Code. In the recent ruling published, ministers are said to be barred from entering the casino. To cut spending, they should not organise holidays with personnel or other persons with state budget funds. Savings are also predicted [...]
Savings are also predicted for government officials' trips. Members of the cabinet are not allowed to travel to the 47est class or business classes in Europe, nor are the personnel who accompany him on various trips.
Through recent changes the ministers will not accept travel tickets paid by a person or private company for themselves or for family members, AbcNews.al writes.
Government cabinet members cannot now use airport VIP hall for their family if he does not travel on his own or travel by official vehicle to his family and family members when he is not present in the vehicle.
The changes in the ethical code already prohibit the attendance of bars and restaurants except for vacation days and official holidays, or in special cases for work reasons.
Among other things, the Rama cabinet is forbidden to hold meetings with business representatives or interest groups without the presence of two senior ministry officials, and without holding the minutes of meetings, registering the identity of persons involved in these meetings, as well as identifying the issues discussed.
In the event of the implementation of violations, the Ethics Commission lets the prime minister know through a written act, which, depending on the violation, cautions, dismissals of office, and dismissals in case of serious violations.
