Baku: The head of the body (organization) in Azerbaijan will appoint an authorized structural unit or person to manage corruption risks, as reported by APA. This development is part of a proposed amendment to the law “On Combating Corruption,” which was discussed at the recent meeting of the Defence, Security and Counter-Corruption Committee of Milli Majlis (Parliament) of Azerbaijan.
According to Azeri-Press News Agency, the draft law outlines that specialists with specific expertise may be involved in the corruption risk management process. The designated body or institution is tasked with identifying, analyzing, and assessing corruption risks covering the previous year between January 15 and April 15 annually. If a structural unit or subordinate institution receives a significant number of complaints, risk assessments may be conducted at other times, as decided by the head of the body or institution.
The assessment process will consider several factors, including survey results among legal entities and individuals, applications related to corruption offenses, media-disseminated information, legal acts regulating the body’s activities, and administrative dispute records. By June 1 each year, corruption risks, targets, assessment results, and measures from the previous year must be reported to the Commission. This information will also be periodically made public.
The Commission may offer recommendations to improve corruption risk management and suggest legislative improvements. Criteria for managing corruption risks are set by the body designated by the relevant executive authority. Heads of bodies are responsible for appointing an authorized unit or individual to handle information on corruption offenses, ensuring independence and non-interference in their duties. The authorized unit or person should not engage in employee incentive or disciplinary actions and must maintain accountability and impartiality under the body’s leadership.