The Cabinet of Ministers has launched a competition for the post of the Head of the Customs Service: composition of the commission
4 August 12:41
Today, on August 4, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine launched an open competition for the position of the head of the State Customs Service of Ukraine. This was announced by the Prime Minister of Ukraine Yulia Svyrydenko, "Komersant Ukrainian" reports
“This is an important stage in the reboot of the customs, which should become an efficient and transparent body operating in accordance with European standards,” Svyrydenko said.
The selection committee includes representatives of Ukrainian business and international experts in anti-corruption and customs. From Ukraine:
- Andriy Yerashov, head of the analytical center of the Union of Ukrainian Entrepreneurs (SUP);
- Dmytro Oliynyk, Chairman of the Council of the Federation of Employers of Ukraine;
- Oleg Tymkiv, Director of Business Development, Moore Stephens Audit Firm.
From international partners:
- Arunas Adomenas – Customs Attaché of Lithuania to the EU, expert on customs policy and international cooperation;
- David Bernstein – expert on governance and institutional reforms;
- Kunio Mikuriya – international expert on customs policy, trade facilitation and organizational leadership.
The government has also approved a medium-term action plan for the implementation of customs reform, which is one of the key areas of the National Revenue Strategy until 2030
It should be noted that the law on customs reform was adopted by the Verkhovna Rada last fall. At the same time, it was signed by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
In particular, the reboot provides for a transparent competition for the position of the head of the State Customs Service with the participation of international organizations, as well as re-certification for all employees within 18 months of the appointment of the new head.
The law ensures the political independence of the head of the State Customs Service, as dismissals will be based on an audit.
