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Government Regulation Ulkoasiainhallinnosta

Original Language Title: Valtioneuvoston asetus ulkoasiainhallinnosta

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State Council Regulation on Foreign Service

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In accordance with the decision of the Council of State, which has been presented by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Act of 25 February 2000 (19/2000) Pursuant to:

Chapter 1 (11.12.2003/1053)

(11.12.2003/1053)

Chapter 1 was repealed by a. 11.12.2003/1053.

Chapter 2

Provisions concerning the posts of the Foreign Service

ARTICLE 2 (9.4.2013)
Appointing authority for the Office for Foreign Affairs

The Board of State shall appoint a diplomatic service, the managing director, the communications director, the financial director, the real estate director, the information administrator, the security director, the delegation, the legislative advice, the official and commercial Advice.

Other officials of the Foreign Service are appointed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

ARTICLE 3
Decisions concerning certain officials of the diplomatic service

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs shall decide on matters relating to the remuneration of an official of the diplomatic service, a sideline, freedom of office, suspension, termination and suspension of the post, and an agreement with the official The conditions of employment and the written warning to the official.

Civil Service Law Article 52 of the ec Treaty By the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

§ 4 (9.4.2013)

Paragraph 4 has been repealed by A 9.4.2015/360 .

§ 5 (18.3.2010/172)
Eligibility criteria for posts in the foreign affairs administration

In addition to the language skills provided for in Article 6 of the Civil Service Act and the language skills provided for in Article 6 of the Civil Service Act, the qualification requirement shall be:

(1) the completion of the training programme provided for in Article 9 by the diplomatic service, the diplomatic service and the Secretary of State, or the validity of the criteria previously in force; (9.4.2013)

(2) a senior university degree or experience with the requirements set by the Selection and Training Board in the general position of the diplomatic service;

(3) the administrative secretary and administrative assistant in the form of a university degree or a degree in university level or, in particular, the ability and skills acquired at the level of the diplomatic service, to which the successful performance of the post is required;

(4) the Administrative Manager and the Director-General with a higher education qualification, the required range of experience and practical managerial skills and management experience; (9.4.2013)

(5) the cfo, the cfo, the head of security, the head of security, the real estate director and the information administrator, and the managerial skill in practice; (25/06/2015)

(6) legal advice, legal secretary and lawyer's degree in law degree or master's degree;

(7) special expert, special expert for development policy, development policy adviser, negotiator, trade adviser and commercial secretary, a higher education qualification; (25/06/2015)

(8) in the case of a specialised police officer, a higher education qualification, a degree in police officers, a police officer's degree or a police officer's certificate;

(9) in the case of a border control expert, a degree in an officer, a college officer or a frontier or marine officer;

(10) a higher education diploma or an appropriate degree;

(11) a master's degree in higher education;

(12) a university degree or other qualified diploma in the EU;

(13) the it master, the accounting officer, the specialist, the Chief Inspector, the Chief of Staff and the Researcher, with a higher education qualification, in addition to the archivist, in addition to the archivist, and the librarian. A university degree, including, or in addition to, a study of the required library and information services; (25/06/2015)

(14) the research secretary, the inspector and the camerile, in the archivist and in the field of archives, as well as a university degree or training in the management of knowledge resources; (25/06/2015)

(15) Master's degree in higher education or vocational training, which is suitable for the Secretary-General and the Economic Secretary, or other good conditions for the performance of the post;

(16) libraryanuensis a postgraduate or vocational qualification, which includes or has undergone the necessary library and information studies; and

(17) in the language translator, a university degree or other qualified diploma;

The officials referred to in paragraphs 4 to 17 shall also be required to be acquainted with the functions of the post.

ARTICLE 6 (11.12.2003/1053)
Eligibility criteria for language skills

The officials referred to in Article 5 (1) (1), (2), (4), (4), (11), (13) and (14) shall be required to have an excellent oral and written knowledge of the Finnish language and a satisfactory oral and written knowledge of the Swedish language. Other officials, office agents and departments mentioned in Article 5 (1) are required to have a good oral and written knowledge of the Finnish language and a satisfactory oral and written knowledge of the Swedish language. (16.12.2010/11)

The skills of foreign languages shall be required by the officials referred to in Article 5 (1) (1) orally and in writing to use the English language and one of the following languages: Arabic, Spanish, Japanese, Chinese, Portuguese, French, German or Russian. (15/11/617)

Language skills required by Article 5 (1) (2) shall be required, orally and in writing, to use Arabic, English, Spanish, Japanese, Chinese, Portuguese, French, German or Russian, as well as Satisfactory knowledge of one of the other languages mentioned. (15/11/617)

The skills of foreign languages shall be required by the officials referred to in Article 5 (1) (3) orally and in writing to use English, Spanish, French, German or Russian.

Language skills required by Article 5 (1) (4) to (17) are required for foreign languages. (5.2.2009/64)

ARTICLES 7 TO 8

Articles 7 to 8 have been repealed by A 16.12.2010/1118 .

§ 9 (5.2.2009/64)
Training and traineeships

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs shall organise a training programme for officials appointed to the post of temporary assistants, including training in the field of foreign affairs and training at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Service. The total length of training and training shall be at least one and a half years and a maximum of two and a half years.

Chapter 3

Administration of delegations

ARTICLE 10
Head of Delegation

The Head of Delegation shall be head of the delegation. However, in the case of a diplomatic representation within the meaning of Article 6 (2) of the embassy or in the diplomatic representation referred to in Article 6 (2) of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, a senior official may be appointed if no Head of Mission or Head of Delegation has been accredited. From another state.

In the case of a Head of Delegation or a leading official, the delegation shall be headed by a leading official or official designated for the running of business as a result of a decision of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

If the Head of Delegation or the leading official is prevented from attending, he shall act as an official in the Rules of Procedure of the Delegation or by a separate decision of the delegation.

ARTICLE 11
Delegation to the Delegation

The Delegation shall decide on its powers under the law or regulation. The decision of the Delegation shall include matters relating to the internal administration of the delegation unless otherwise provided.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs shall decide on the activities related to the activities of the delegations concerning the purchase, rental, subletting, sale and other leasing of buildings, premises, dwellings and other premises, as well as renovation and renovation.

The Delegation may be allocated appropriations for local development projects and for other specific purposes. The Delegation shall decide on matters relating to the agreements and other legal acts relating to the use of these appropriations.

ARTICLE 12
Mandate of the Delegation in the case of the Ministry's Opinion

In an individual case, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs may authorise the delegation to conclude an agreement or any other legal act in which the Ministry has the authority.

In addition, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs may authorise the Head of Delegation or any other official in the delegation to sign the undertaking, contract or other document approved by the Ministry.

ARTICLE 13
Rules of procedure of representation

The Delegation shall have Rules of Procedure providing for the organisation of the delegation, preparation and settlement of matters and other internal management.

The strengthening of the Rules of Procedure lies with the Head of Delegation.

ARTICLE 14
Delegation of officials to the Delegation

In the Delegation, unless otherwise provided for in the Rules of Procedure of the Delegation, matters shall be settled by the Head of Delegation.

The Head of Delegation and the Head of Delegation shall exercise the authority of the Head of Delegation, unless the Head of Delegation, in an individual case, holds the decision-making power for himself.

§ 15
Missions

The decision on the mission is the decision of the delegation. However, the Ministry for Foreign Affairs may, for a special reason, order a civil servant from an external office whose place of office is represented.

ARTICLE 16
Cooperation and administrative relations between delegations

The embassy or embassy and consulates in the same country of employment shall cooperate in such a way that the embassy or the delegation coordinates the activities of the delegations.

§ 17
Edition period opening hours

The opening hours of the delegation must be tailored to local circumstances and needs, taking into account local festivals and the practice of opening up agencies and shops.

The working time shall be laid down in the Rules of Procedure.

ARTICLE 18 (19.9.2002)
Financial aspects of the activities of the different administrative sectors in delegations

Staff in the Delegation, under Articles 25 and 26 of the Act on Foreign Affairs, shall constitute separate entities in the Delegation for financial management. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the authorities concerned will have to prepare for the preparation of the state budget preparation and other matters relating to economic governance.

§ 19
Temporary closure of the delegation

For a specific reason, the Mission may be temporarily closed. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs decides on the provisional closure and reopening of the delegation.

In addition, the Permanent Representation or the Special Representative may decide that the delegation shall be closed for a maximum period of four weeks at a time when the activities of the relevant organisation or cooperation body have been suspended for the duration of the holiday or any other reason.

The closure of the delegation means that the delegation is not open to the public and the normal functioning of the delegation has been suspended. In the cases referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2, the delegation or dispatch of officials working in the delegation shall be decided separately in accordance with the relevant provisions.

§ 20
Specific administrative arrangements

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs may decide that matters falling within the internal administration of the delegation shall be delegated wholly or in part to the decision of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or of another delegation:

(1) when the Mission is temporarily closed;

(2) to combine the management activities of the delegations in close proximity;

(3) in order to avoid obstacles to aesthetic; or

4) for other specific reasons.

Chapter 4

Provisions concerning the staff of delegations

ARTICLE 21
Delegation staff

Officials shall be held in positions of delegation in the common positions of the diplomatic services and seconded staff to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The staff of the delegation also include the persons referred to in Articles 25 to 27 of the Law on Foreign Affairs.

In addition, the delegation may employ staff and trainees on employment contracts.

§ 21a (5.2.2009/64)
Persons in service in the representation of certain authorities

In accordance with Article 26 of the Foreign Office Act, the Delegation may take action:

(1) judges and prosecutors in the field of international justice;

(2) officials of the Office of Immigration in the field of foreign affairs;

3) police officers in international police missions;

(4) officials of border guards in international positions within the remit of the Border Guard;

(5) customs officials in international customs duties;

(6) staff of the foreign unit of the Technology Development Centre; and

7) The staff of the tourist centre located abroad.

§ 22
Determination of the mission

The appointment of the Head of Delegation shall be governed by the Constitution.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs decides on the secondment of officials from the Foreign Service.

In preparation for the appointment of the Head of the Permanent Representation of Finland in the European Union, the opinion of the Office of the Government shall be requested. (25/06/2015)

§ 22a (31.1.2001)
Duties of officials of the Foreign Office in several delegations simultaneously

A separate decision on the assignment or supplementing it may provide for the duties of an official of the diplomatic service and of staff members, in addition to the office of office, in the second delegation.

Subject to the decision referred to in paragraph 1, the embassy or the delegation may also designate an official of the diplomatic service of its diplomatic staff to another country to which the Head of Delegation is seconded. In that case, the official shall also be part of the staff of any embassy or embassy in that State.

ARTICLE 23
Eligibility criteria for the duties of Heads of Delegation and senior officials

The Head of Delegation, Permanent Representation, Special Mission and Consulate General shall be assigned to the diplomatic service. (15/11/617)

The Head of Delegation and the head of the embassy and of the embassy shall be assigned to the diplomatic service or the delegation advice. (22.12.2005/1172)

The consulate and the deputy consulate shall be appointed as Head of Delegation, Foreign Secretary, Administrative Foreign Secretary or Administrative Assistant.

In addition, the eligibility criteria are:

(1) in the role of the embassy, the Permanent Representation, the Special Representative and the Head of the Consulate General, as well as the practical leadership and management experience shown in practice; and

(2) the suitability of the Head of Delegation and the leading official of the embassy or embassy to carry out the management tasks.

§ 24
Duties of the Head of Delegation and senior official

The Head of Delegation shall conduct the delegation's activities and shall be responsible for the performance and financial management of the delegation's tasks.

The official shall have the same duties as the Head of Delegation, mutatis mutandis.

ARTICLE 25
Power values in delegations

The value of the office shall mean the value and the title of the official used for external representation.

Heads of delegations and senior officials shall have the following official values:

(1) the diplomatic service of the embassy, the Permanent Representation, or the Head of Delegation or the Head of the Embassy, as the Head of the Special Envoy for the Special Envoy;

(2) the authority of the Special Envoy and of the Minister of Plenipotentiary, or of the Minister Plenipotentiary, acting as Head of Delegation or of a delegation to the Delegation;

(3) the chief consul's chief consul's chief consul, head of consulate and deputy consulate, and vice-consulate; and

(4) the official value of the temporary agent by an embassy or embassy official.

(9.11.2006/991)

In cases other than those referred to in Article 2 (2), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs may issue general provisions on the service values used in the external service and decide on the value of the service in an individual case.

Chapter 5

Honorary consulates

§ 26
Provisions applicable to honour consulates

Only the provisions of this Chapter shall apply to the activities of the consulates.

§ 27
Honorary consulates of Finland

Finland has honours referred to in Article 7 of the Law on Foreign Affairs, in places where the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has appointed a person or consular agent acting as the head of an honorary consulate.

ARTICLE 28
Appointment of the consul

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs appoints an honorary consul, honorary consul, honorary consul or honorary consul, or a consular officer, who is in writing committed in writing Comply with the provisions and regulations concerning honorary consulates.

The Ministry may also appoint other honorary consuls and honorary consuls to the honorary consulate.

The appointment may be suspended or suspended.

§ 29
End of the mission of the honorary consul

The appointment of the appointed honorary consul shall end at the end of the period unless the deadline is extended.

The mission of the honorary consul shall also be completed when the Ministry of Foreign Affairs grants a distinction on request to the Honorary Consular or otherwise to release an honorary consul.

The honorary consul shall be deemed to be divorced from his post at the end of the calendar year during which he/she will be 70 years, unless the Ministry, for a specific reason, entitle him to remain in office for a maximum period of two years at a time.

ARTICLE 30
The nature of the task of the consul

Honorary consultants are not employed or employed in the diplomatic service and are not remunerated for remuneration.

ARTICLE 31
The relationship between the consulate and the ministries in the country of employment

Embassies and embassies shall monitor and guide honorary consulates active in the country of employment. However, honorary consulates in the territory of the consulate headed by a seconded official are primarily active in this direction and under the supervision.

In addition, the Honorary Consular Offices operate under the guidance and supervision of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in accordance with Article 2 (2) of the Law on Foreign Affairs.

ARTICLE 32
Compensation for expenses incurred by the consulate

The delegation referred to in Article 31 (1) may, for a specific reason, compensate the honorary consulate for its office and staff as well as other necessary costs. (9.11.2006/991)

An honorary consulate may also be supported by the use of an honorary consulate or an honorary consulate by a person in an employment contract if the country of employment permits.

Chapter 6

Entry provisions

§ 33
Entry into force

This Regulation shall enter into force on 2 March 2000.

This Regulation repeals the Foreign Affairs Regulation of 10 February 1995 (166/1995) With its subsequent modifications.

§ 34
Transitional provision

Where the delegation does not have a point of order at the time of entry into force of this Regulation, the Rules of Procedure shall be adopted by 31 December 2000 at the latest.

With effect from the entry into force of this Regulation, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs shall, by decision, establish the administrative arrangements referred to in Articles 19 and 20 which are in place at the time of entry into force of this Regulation.

The written undertaking referred to in Article 28 (1) shall be required by the honorary consuls appointed on 1 January 2001 or later.

Entry into force and application of amending acts:

31.1.2001/90:

This Regulation shall enter into force on 7 February 2001.

19 SEPTEMBER 2002:

This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 October 2002.

Before the entry into force of the Regulation, measures may be taken to implement it.

11.12.2003/1053:

This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 January 2004.

Before the entry into force of the Regulation, measures may be taken to implement it.

22.12.2005/2:

This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 January 2006.

Before the entry into force of the Regulation, measures may be taken to implement it.

9.11.2006/991:

This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 December 2006.

Before the entry into force of the regulation, measures may be taken to implement the Regulation.

5.2.2009/64:

This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 March 2009.

Before the entry into force of the Regulation, measures may be taken to implement it.

18.3.2010/17:

This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 April 2010. Before the entry into force of the Regulation, measures may be taken to implement it.

16.12.2010/11:

This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 January 2011. Before the entry into force of the Regulation, measures may be taken to implement it.

15.11.2012/617:

This Regulation shall enter into force on 19 November 2012. Before the entry into force of the Regulation, measures may be taken to implement it.

25.6.2014/11:

This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 August 2014.

9.4.2015/360

This Regulation shall enter into force on 14 April 2015.