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The Rules Of Procedure Of The Ministry Of Foreign Affairs

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Rules of procedure of the Foreign Affairs Ministry

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In accordance with the decision of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Law of 28 February 2003 (175/2003) Pursuant to paragraph 2:

Chapter 1

General provisions

ARTICLE 1
Scope

Law of the Council of State (175/2003) , the Ministry is divided into units and, where appropriate, in other operations departments to carry out the tasks of the Ministry.

The form and general organisation of the ministry are laid down in the Council Regulation on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (1291/2005) . More detailed provisions are laid down in these Rules of Procedure.

For the purposes of these Rules, an action unit shall be defined as departments and units of the organisation of the Ministry, as well as of service entities as defined in the Rules of Procedure.

ARTICLE 2
Rules of Procedure of the operating entities, internal division of labour and managerial tasks

Parts, legal services, civil service and administrative services have rules of procedure, which provide for the functions and division of tasks and, where appropriate, provide for more detailed rules on the operation. In addition, there may be Rules of Procedure by an action unit not included in the titles and the above services. The Rules of Procedure may provide for the division of the large number of staff into groups.

The Head of Division or the Head of Unit outside the division shall determine the Rules of Procedure and, where appropriate, determine the placement of the staff into groups and submit proposals for the appointment of a group supervisor. The task of the group's superior shall be determined by a decision of the Commission.

ARTICLE 3
Internal control

The objective of internal control is to ensure that the diplomatic service:

(1) the achievement of the operational and economic objectives;

(2) the operation and the economy are governed by the law and the assets and assets under the responsibility of the diplomatic service; and

(3) the operation and the economy are provided with the right and adequate information for external and internal needs.

The Secretary-General of the Office is responsible for the internal control of the Foreign Office and the organisation of its procedures.

The internal control of the Ministry and the delegations shall be carried out primarily by means of operational procedures and arrangements for the achievement of the objectives of internal control, as well as management, control, Monitoring and reporting measures in all operational units of the diplomatic service. The departments and departments of the Ministry and the delegations shall be responsible for the measures necessary for internal control in their respective areas of responsibility and for their own tasks, as provided for in the Council Regulation on Foreign Affairs (256/2000) , hereinafter referred to as the 'Foreign Affairs' Regulation and these Rules of Procedure. The internal provisions and instructions of the Ministry shall include the more detailed provisions necessary to ensure the achievement of the internal control objectives.

The tasks and responsibilities of internal control shall be exercised by the various departments and officials of the diplomatic services in the Foreign Service Regulation and in accordance with the tasks and responsibilities laid down in these Rules of Procedure.

§ 4 (24/04/2013)
Internal Audit

In order to ensure the adequacy and adequacy of internal controls and other control and evaluation tasks assigned by management, the Ministry is functionally independent of the Internal Audit Service.

The unit is placed under the authority of the Secretary of State acting as Chief of Staff. Under Secretary of State for Development Cooperation, the Deputy State Secretary will assist the Secretary of State in the field of development cooperation.

The internal audit is more detailed in the State Budget Regulation (1243/1992) , hereinafter referred to as the budget Regulation, within the framework of the Internal Audit Service.

§ 5
Economic and other provisions of financial management

The Economic Regulation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs lays down, as provided for in the budget regulation, details of the operational and economic planning, the implementation of the State budget and the procedures for the reporting of results and financial reporting, and The management of the financial management tasks of the diplomatic service and the related internal control details.

ARTICLE 6
Cooperation procedure

Staff may influence decision-making on the activities of the Agency, affecting their work and working conditions, as well as by law in the State agencies and bodies (651/1988) Provides for and provides for the agreement of a joint action agreement.

L joint action on government agencies and institutions 651/1988 Has been repealed by L for joint action by government agencies and bodies 123/2013 .

§ 7
Principles for internal communication

Internal communication shall respect the principle of transparency and accountability. The management of the Ministry's management is regular, transparent and interactive. The management teams and the operational services are actively informing the public about the issues under discussion.

Chapter 2

Steering and management systems

§ 8
Ministry of Printing and Management of Missions

The Ministry's operations are result-oriented. Performancemanagement is applied between the Ministry and the delegations.

The Minister is headed by a ministry assisted by the ministry's management teams. The Secretary of State, the Permanent Secretary of State, is responsible for the results of the Ministry's performance management, directs the Heads of Department and the heads of the departments directly under its command, and sets these objectives. Under the authority of the Secretary of State, the Deputy State Secretary for the Legal Service, Civil Service, Protocol Services, Administrative Services and the Economic Unit acting under the authority of the Secretary of State, Performance targets for the operation units. The Heads of Mission shall direct the heads of the departments under their command and set their performance targets.

The Ministry of Action shall be responsible for the achievement of the performance targets set for them and for the identification and management of all aspects that jeopardise the attainment of the objectives in its field of activity.

The departments and other activities are responsible for the implementation of the Ministry's strategies and for performance and internal control. The emphasis on performance and accountability is emphasised in the management of the Ministry and in the guidance of the delegations.

The Secretary of State, the Permanent Secretary of State, shall conduct the management of the delegations. Parts and other activities shall be carried out by each delegation in their respective fields of competence. The housekeeper is responsible for organising performance management.

§ 9 (12,2009/81)
Ministry management team

The task of the ministry's management team is to deal with the strategically important aspects of the activities of the administration and the economy, as well as other matters which the President or the Vice-President will refer to the Executive Board of the Ministry. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs includes the Minister for Foreign Affairs and other government ministers, Secretary of State as Secretary of State and understate secretaries.

The members of the civil service group of the Ministry of Management shall be members of the group. In this composition, the management team of the Ministry deals with and coordinates matters falling within the functions of the Secretary of State and the Secretaries of State.

The Head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs shall be chaired by the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Vice-Presidents, as well as a civil servant appointed by the Secretary of State Secretary-General and Secretary of State. The Civil Service Tribunal shall be chaired by the Secretary of State acting as Secretary of State and as Vice-Chair, Deputy State Secretary for the Division of Services. The group shall meet at the invitation of the Secretary of State or of the Secretary of State or in a manner decided by another group.

ARTICLE 10 (12,2009/81)
Extended management by the Ministry

The extension of the Ministry's extended management team shall take part in the handling of general and principled cases concerning the activities of the administrative sector and shall prepare the other matters for which the Chairperson or Vice-Chair of the Executive Board takes To the steering group. The management team is also responsible for promoting the internal flow of information from the Ministry.

The Executive Board includes the Secretary of State as Secretary of State, undersecretary, department heads, administrator, communications director, Chief of Justice, Civil Service Chief, Head of Protocol, Head of the Nordic Cooperation Secretariat, The inspector of the diplomatic service, the Head of Planning and Research, the Financial Director and the Information Manager and the representatives appointed by the staff organisations. (22.06.2010/597)

The Executive Board shall be chaired by the Secretary of State as Secretary of State. Under the order of the State Secretary of the Secretary of State acting as the Deputy Secretary of State, as well as an official appointed by the Secretary of State acting as Secretary of State, the Deputy Secretary-General. The Executive Board shall meet at the invitation of the Secretary of State or in a manner decided by the Secretary of State acting as the Secretary of State.

ARTICLE 11
Key group

The key group shall deal with the following issues concerning the fulfilment of the following positions and tasks:

(1) the Secretary of State, the Secretary of State, the Secretary of State, the Administrative Manager and the Director of Communications;

(2) the duties of the Head of Division, the Head of Law, the Head of the Civil Service, the Head of Protocol, the Deputy Head of Section and the Deputy Chief of Protocol;

(3) an auditor of the diplomatic service; and

(4) the duties of the Head of Delegation and the rotating Ambassador, with the exception of the duties of a consulate and deputy consulate.

(22.06.2010/597)

In addition, the key group will be able to deal with other matters of relevance to the posts and to the task assigned to it.

The key group shall be the Secretary of State and the Undersecretary of State. The Administrative Manager and the Staff Director shall be entitled to attend the meetings of the key group.

The key group shall be chaired by the Secretary of State as Secretary of State, Deputy State Secretary for Administrative Services and a civil servant appointed by the Secretary of State as Secretary of State. The key group shall be convened in a manner determined by the President.

Article 11a (25.1.2011/64)
Selection and training group

The selection and training group will make proposals and deliver opinions on the appointment of an assistant and in the fields of training and training.

The Group shall be chaired by the Deputy State Secretary for Services, Vice-Chair of the Staff and Secretary-General of the Staff Administration. The other members of the group shall be the Administrative Manager, the Head of Personnel planning, the staff development manager, the curator of the Kavaku training course and the representatives appointed by the staff organisations. In addition, no more than two other persons who are not officials of the diplomatic service may be invited to join the group. The group shall be convened in the manner prescribed by the President. (12/122012/805)

Article 11b (18/12/1280)
Supply steering group

The steering group of the contracting authority shall deal with the broad and principled aspects of the contract and shall monitor the achievement of the strategic objectives set out in the procurement procedure. The aim of the steering group is to promote the coherence of the procurement operation and to ensure that the procurement activities are developed in accordance with the strategic objectives.

The steering group shall be chaired by the Administrative Manager, Vice-President, Head of the Office and Secretary-General appointed by the Presidency. The other members of the group shall be the Director of Information Management, the Real Estate, the Economic Director, the Supply Manager and the Heads of Department or Unit appointed by the Development Policy, Africa and the Middle East and the Americas and Asia. In addition, members are representatives appointed by the Agency and Policy Department departments and not more than three representatives of other departments or services to be appointed by the Secretary of State as Secretary of State. The steering group shall meet at the invitation of the Chairperson or in a manner decided by the group.

ARTICLE 12
Management teams of operating units

The Head of Division shall be assisted by a steering group in the management of the department, which shall deal with the most important matters relating to the activities of the department and other matters laid down by the department manager. The corresponding management team is a legal service, civil service and administrative services. In addition, other than those mentioned above may have a steering group.

The steering group shall be chaired by the Head of the department, the service unit or unit, who shall also prescribe the Vice-President, the other members and the secretary and any other officials invited to attend the meeting of the Executive Board. The steering group shall be convened in the manner prescribed by the Chairperson.

ARTICLE 13 (24/04/2013)
Development policy steering group

The development policy steering group will support the management of the departments and the ministry. It shall make strategic recommendations on the setting of development policy objectives, allocation of resources and evaluation and exploitation of results in order to improve effectiveness. It also plays an advisory role in enhancing external communication on the results of development cooperation.

The Development Policy Steering Group is chaired by the Minister. In his capacity as president, the Head of the Development Policy Department and Deputy Head of the Development Policy Department shall be chaired by him. Other members are the Heads of the European Department, the East Division, the United States of America and Asia, and the Heads of Africa and the Middle East, the Head of the Development Unit and the alternates. Other departments or services managed by the Development Policy Steering Group may participate in the meetings of the Development Policy Steering Group. The Head of the Steering Group shall be a civil servant appointed by the President. The steering group shall meet at the invitation of the Chairperson or in a manner decided by the group.

ARTICLE 14 (24/04/2013)
Quality group for development cooperation

The Development Cooperation Quality Group shall consider the plans for development cooperation projects and programmes, as well as other actions to be financed by the Development Policy Department, in the framework of the Development Policy Department, before: A draft resolution on the matter referred to in Article 90. However, the quality group does not deal with issues relating to more specifically targeted funds, humanitarian aid, managed by the Internal Audit Service, in the context of the operational plan for multilateral development cooperation in the State budget. Development funds and projects which, for specific reasons of foreign and security policy, are not covered by the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy. The aim of the quality group is to ensure consistency with the existing development policy and to meet the quality requirements of the Ministry. The quality group shall make its recommendations or other feedback plans. The rapporteur shall take note of the feedback in the preparation of its Opinion.

The quality group shall be chaired by the Deputy Head of the Development Policy Department and as members of the representatives of Africa and the Middle East, the Americas and the Asia, Europe and East Division; three representatives appointed by the Development Policy Department and their other members. Representatives appointed by departments or services whose involvement is deemed necessary by the nature of the case. An official appointed by the Presidency shall be the secretary of the quality group. The quality group shall meet at the invitation of the Chairperson or in a manner decided by the group.

§ 15 (18/12/1280)
Capacity Commission

The Ministry has a Preparatory Commission to deal with crisis situations and emergency preparedness management plans and measures.

As Chairman of the Capacity Commission and as Head of the Foreign Service, the Head of the Civil Service shall be appointed or replaced. The Secretary-General shall act as a Security Director or appoint a deputy.

The more specific tasks of the Capacity Commission, the composition of the Deputy Chairperson and the Deputy Chairman of the Standing Committee shall be set out in the decision of the Preparatory Commission.

ARTICLE 16 (11.11.2015)
Civil protection and civil protection

For the purposes of civil protection and civil protection, the Ministry of the Protection of the Protection of the Civil Service is represented by an official appointed by the Secretary of State acting as Chief of Staff. The Executive Director is responsible for preparing and implementing the civil protection and civil protection tasks of the Ministry. The Deputy Director and Deputy Director of the Protection Director shall be appointed by an official appointed by the Secretary of State acting as the Chief of Staff.

The Ministry of Civil Protection and rescue measures are provided for in the Ministry's Civil Protection Plan, which is to be confirmed by the Secretary of State as Secretary of State. Any official shall be required to perform the tasks assigned to him by the emergency plan.

With A 13/2015 Article 16 shall enter into force on 1 January 2016. The previous wording reads:

ARTICLE 16
Civil protection and civil protection

For the purposes of civil protection and civil protection, the Ministry of Protection is the Director of Security, acting as Head of Security or other official appointed by the Secretary of State acting as chief of staff. The Executive Director is responsible for preparing and implementing the civil protection and civil protection tasks of the Ministry. The Deputy Director and Deputy Director of the Protection Director shall be appointed by an official appointed by the Secretary of State acting as the Chief of Staff.

The Ministry of Civil Protection and rescue measures are provided for in the Ministry's Civil Protection Plan, which is to be confirmed by the Secretary of State as Secretary of State. Any official shall be required to perform the tasks assigned to him by the emergency plan.

§ 17
Right to information of a special adviser to the Minister

The minister's special assistant will act as the Minister's assistant and carry out the duties assigned to him by the Minister without acting as rapporteur at the Ministry. The special adviser to the Minister shall, at his request, be given the information he needs to carry out his duties.

The special adviser to the Minister shall be entitled to attend meetings of the Executive Board and the Extended Board of Directors and other preparatory and preparatory bodies.

Chapter 3

Ministry organisation

ARTICLE 18 (24/04/2013)
Ministry organisation

Council Regulation on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (1291/2005) , the Ministry has a political department, the Directorate for External Economic Relations, the Development Policy Department, the European Department, the East Division, the Americas, the African and Middle East, and the Communications Department. The Ministry includes legal services, civil service, protocol services, administrative services, economic unit, internal audit service, planning and research unit, and development aid unit.

In addition, the Ministry has a national safety authority and a visa centre.

§ 19 (12,2009/81)
Organisation of Political Department

The following units are in the political department:

1. Security policy and crisis management unit;

(2) the arms control unit;

(3) the EU Common Foreign and Security Policy Unit;

4) a human rights policy unit; and

(5) UN and General Global Issues Unit.

§ 20 (12/122012/805)
Directorate for External Economic Relations

The External Economic Relations Department has the following entities:

1) the trade policy unit;

2) the market access unit; and

3) export control unit.

ARTICLE 21 (24/04/2013)
Organisation of Development Policy Department

The Development Policy Department has the following entities:

(1) development policy unit;

2) Policy Department;

3) the civil society unit;

(4) UN development unit;

(5) unit of development financial institutions;

6) the unit of international environmental policy;

(7) humanitarian aid and policy unit; and

(8) Development and Justice Department.

§ 22 (11.11.2015)
Organisation of the European

The European Unit has the following entities:

1) The Northern European Unit;

(2) unit of general EU affairs and coordination;

3) the unit of central, western and southern Europe; and

4) Unit for South-Eastern Europe.

As part of the Northern European Unit, the Secretariat of the Nordic Cooperation Committee will be presented by the Head of the Secretariat directly to the Minister for Nordic Cooperation.

With A 13/2015 Article 22 will enter into force on 1 January 2016. The previous wording reads:

§ 22 (12,2009/81)
Organisation of the European

The European Unit has the following entities:

1) the Northern European Unit;

(2) unit of general EU affairs and coordination;

3) the unit of central, western and southern Europe; and

4) EU enlargement and the Western Balkans.

As part of the Northern European Unit, the Secretariat of the Nordic Cooperation Committee will be presented by the Head of the Secretariat directly to the Minister for Nordic Cooperation.

ARTICLE 23 (11.11.2015)
Organisation of the East

The following units are in the east ward:

1) the Russian unit; and

2) Unit for Eastern Europe and Central Asia.

With A 13/2015 Article 23 shall enter into force on 1 January 2016. The previous wording reads:

ARTICLE 23
Organisation of the East

The following units are in the east ward:

1) The Russian unit;

2. Eastern Europe and Central Asia; and

3. Regional cooperation unit.

§ 24 (24/04/2013)
Organisation of the Americas and Asia

The Department of America and Asia has the following units:

1) Unit for Eastern Asia and Oceania;

2) the North American unit;

3) Latin America and the Caribbean; and

4) Southern Asia Unit.

ARTICLE 25
Organisation of African and Middle East

The African and Middle East Division has the following entities:

1) Unit for the Middle East and North Africa;

(2) East and West Africa; and

3) Southern African Unit.

§ 26 (24/04/2013)
Organisation of Communications

The Communications Department has the following units:

1) the current Communication Unit;

2) Unit for the European and related communications services;

3) the Development Communication Unit;

(4) the communications unit in Asia, Africa and America; and

5) country image unit.

§ 27 (11.11.2015)
Organisation of management services

Administrative services comprise the following entities:

(1) the establishment plan;

(2) the Human Resources Service;

3) the working welfare unit;

(4) the staff development unit;

(5) the information and service management unit;

(6) communication centre;

(7) real estate and contracting services; and

8. Security unit.

The staff of the Director-General are the staff planning department, the personnel service unit, the working welfare unit and the staff development unit. The information and service management unit and the communication centre are the units of the Management Manager.

With A 13/2015 Article 27 shall enter into force on 1 January 2016. The previous wording reads:

§ 27 (12/122012/805)
Organisation of management services

The organisation of management services is as follows:

(1) personnel management;

2) real estate unit;

(3) information management;

4. An Agency service unit; and

5. Security unit.

The staff shall comprise the following entities:

(1) the establishment plan;

(2) the Human Resources Service;

(3) the working welfare unit; and

4) the staff development unit.

The information management consists of:

1) the information service;

(2) the it unit;

3) the development unit; and

4) communication centre.

ARTICLE 28
Organisation of judicial services

The legal service comprises the following entities:

1) the unit of international law;

(2) unit of EU and State Treaty law;

(3) the EU court case; and

(4) the Human Rights Court and the Department of Human Rights.

§ 29
Civil service organisation

Citizens' services comprise the following entities:

(1) consular affairs; and

2) the passport and visa unit.

§ 29a (27/02/2015)
Visa services centre

The tasks of the visa service centre shall include the processing of visa applications in cooperation with the relevant delegation in such a way that the decision-making power of the visa is maintained by the relevant delegation.

The centre of the visa service is administratively placed under the authority of civil services. The provisions concerning units of the Rules of Procedure shall apply mutatis mutandis to the visa service centre.

Chapter 4

Tasks of the operating units

ARTICLE 30 (12/122012/805)
Coordination of political, economic and development affairs

The tasks of the Political Department include internal coordination within the Ministry of Foreign and Security Policy, and the Directorate for External Economic Relations is responsible for internal coordination within the Ministry. In the field of trade policy and the tasks of the Development Policy Department, internal coordination of the Ministry in key development policy matters.

ARTICLE 31 (18/12/1280)
Tasks of the Political Department

The tasks of the Political Department include:

(1) the foreign and security policy of Finland in general and global political and security issues;

(2) the EU Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP);

3) the EU Common Security and Defence Policy (YTPP);

4) North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (nato) and nato cooperation;

(5) Nordic security policy cooperation;

(6) military crisis management and civilian crisis management;

7) Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe;

8) the Council of Europe;

(9) arms control, arms export issues, armaments cooperation and international cooperation on export controls;

10) the laissez-passer of Finnish state aircraft and state vessels;

(11) human rights policy, general human rights issues and democracy;

(12) General un issues, un coordination, UN General Assembly and Security Council;

(13) issues related to global governance;

(14) peace mediation; and

(15) participation in the preparation and preparation of international agreements relating to the tasks of the department, in cooperation with the legal service.

ARTICLE 32 (12/122012/805)
Tasks of the External Economic Relations Department

The tasks of the External Economic Relations Department include the following:

1) the European Community's trade policy;

(2) market access issues, trade barriers, imports and dumping;

3) matters concerning the World Trade Organisation (WTO);

(4) Matters relating to the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) and other economic organisations and institutions, in so far as they do not fall within the remit of the second activity unit;

(5) trade and development issues and multilateral organisations;

(6) preparation, evaluation and coordination of general policy on the promotion of Finnish exports and the internationalisation of enterprises;

(7) export control and licensing of dual-use items and coordination of export controls;

(8) promotion and protection of Finnish investments;

(9) the preparation of international agreements in the field of trade policy and matters falling within the remit of the Directorate; and

(10) Other matters relating to Finnish trade and economic relations with foreign countries in so far as they do not fall within the remit of another activity unit.

§ 33 (24/04/2013)
Tasks of the Development Policy Department

The tasks of the Development Policy Department include the following:

1) Finland's international development policy, development cooperation and development finance;

(2) overall development planning and monitoring, operational and economic planning, preparation of the budget, economic governance and statistics and reporting;

(3) quality control, development and counselling, development research and university cooperation;

(4) development and development cooperation in the EU and the oecd;

(5) development cooperation between civil society actors, support for international NGOs, in so far as they are not part of the tasks of the other operational unit;

6) Finnfund, interest-rate policy and business partnership and certain other instruments for private sector cooperation;

(7) UN development issues, UN operational development programmes and funds;

(8) trade and development policy dimensions and development cooperation in support of trade;

(9) development financial institutions, developing countries' debt issues and innovative financing mechanisms;

(10) sustainable development and international environmental policy and related funding;

(11) humanitarian aid and global and EU policy issues for humanitarian aid;

(12) the planning and guidance of specialised activities; and

(13) Legal advice on the planning and implementation of development policy and cooperation, legislative preparatory work related to the tasks of the department and coordination of the implementation of the development cooperation procurement category plan.

§ 34 (11.11.2015)
The area and tasks of the European Title

The geographical area of the European Title is the Netherlands, Albania, Andorra, Belgium, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Spain, Ireland, Iceland, the United Kingdom, Italy, Austria, Kosovo, Greece, Croatia, Cyprus, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia (FYROM), Malta, Monaco, Montenegro, Norway, Portugal, Poland, the Holy See, France, Romania, Sweden, Germany, San Marino, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Switzerland, Denmark, Czech Republic, Turkey, Hungary and Estonia.

The tasks of the European Title shall include:

(1) political, commercial, commercial, economic and development issues related to bilateral relations, EU relations and multilateral institutions with regard to the countries in the region;

(2) general EU issues, including the development of the EU;

(3) internal coordination of the Ministry in key EU affairs;

4) Enlargement of the EU;

(5) the EU's Stabilisation and Association Process in the Western Balkans and the regional cooperation arrangements for south-eastern Europe;

(6) The Secretariat of the Nordic Cooperation Council shall be composed of tasks under the Rules of Procedure of the Nordic Council of Ministers and other matters relating to the planning and coordination of Nordic cooperation issues; and

7) regional organisations and cooperation bodies.

With A 13/2015 Article 34 shall enter into force on 1 January 2016. The previous wording reads:

§ 34
The area and tasks of the European Title

The geographical area of the European Title is the Netherlands, Albania, Andorra, Belgium, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Spain, Ireland, Iceland, the United Kingdom, Italy, Austria, Kosovo, Greece, Croatia, Cyprus, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia (FYROM), Malta, Monaco, Montenegro, Norway, Portugal, Poland, the Holy See, France, Romania, Sweden, Germany, San Marino, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Switzerland, Denmark, Czech Republic, Turkey, Hungary and Estonia.

The tasks of the European Title shall include:

(1) bilateral relations, political, commercial, commercial, economic and development issues related to the EU's external relations and multilateral institutions with regard to the countries in the region;

(2) general EU issues, including the development of the EU;

3) Enlargement of the EU;

4) the peace process in the Western Balkans, the EU's Stabilisation and Association Process and the regional cooperation arrangements for south-eastern Europe;

(5) internal coordination of the Ministry in key EU affairs; and

(6) The Secretariat of the Nordic Cooperation Council covers matters covered by the Rules of Procedure of the Nordic Council of Ministers and other matters concerning the planning and coordination of Nordic cooperation issues.

ARTICLE 35 (11.11.2015)
Region and tasks of the East

The geographical area of the East Division includes Russia and Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan and Belarus.

The tasks of the Directorate-General are:

(1) bilateral relations and political, commercial, commercial and development issues related to the EU's external relations and multilateral institutions with regard to the countries in the region;

(2) regional organisations and other cooperation bodies;

(3) the management of appropriations for Baltic Sea, Barents and Arctic cooperation and related regional cooperation funds, including the related international financial arrangements; and

4) Northern Dimension issues.

With A 13/2015 Article 35 shall enter into force on 1 January 2016. The previous wording reads:

ARTICLE 35
Region and tasks of the East

The geographical area of the East Division includes Russia and Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan and Belarus.

The tasks of the Directorate-General are:

(1) bilateral relations and political, commercial, commercial and development issues related to the EU's external relations and multilateral institutions with regard to the countries in the region;

(2) regional organisations and other cooperation bodies;

(3) the management of appropriations for Baltic Sea, Barents and Arctic cooperation and related regional cooperation funds, including the related international financial arrangements; and

4) Northern Dimension issues.

(12/122012/805)
§ 36
Division and tasks of the Department of America and Asia

The geographical area of the Americas and Asia is the United States and Canada, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Peru and other Latin American and Caribbean countries, as well as Afghanistan, the Philippines, Indonesia, India, Japan, China, the Republic of Korea, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Pakistan, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam and other Asian countries, and Australia, New Zealand and other Osean. (24/04/2013)

The tasks of the Directorate-General for America and Asia include:

(1) bilateral relations, political, commercial, commercial, economic and development issues related to the EU's external relations and multilateral institutions with regard to the countries in the region;

(2) regional organisations and other cooperation bodies;

3) transatlantic relations; and

4) EU relations with Latin American and Caribbean and Asian countries.

ARTICLE 37
Region and tasks of the African and Middle East

Africa, the Middle East and the Gulf region are part of the geographical area of the African and Middle East division.

The tasks of the African and Middle East Division include:

(1) bilateral relations, political, commercial, commercial, economic and development issues related to the EU's external relations and multilateral institutions with regard to the countries in the region;

(2) regional and other cooperation bodies; and

3) EU-Mediterranean cooperation and other cooperation projects in the geographical area of the Title.

ARTICLE 38 (24/04/2013)
Tasks of the Communications Department

The tasks of the Communications Department shall include the following:

1) external communication of the diplomatic service;

(2) internal communication within the diplomatic service;

(3) painting work;

(4) communication and influence in support of the strategic priorities of the diplomatic service;

(5) financial external relations and communication of the Ministry of the Ministry of Team Finland;

(6) development policy and development cooperation; and

(7) Communication on the European Union and EU policy in Finland and support for European information on non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in so far as they are not part of the tasks of the other unit.

ARTICLE 39 (11.11.2015)
Administrative services

The services of the managing services shall be subject to the tasks provided for in this Section insofar as they are not covered by the General Council's common services. More detailed tasks and division of labour are defined in the Rules of Procedure of the Administrative Services.

The tasks of the staff management departments include personnel management and staff development, labour protection and well-being at work, general administration, coordination of changes in the representation network and citations.

The tasks of the information management units shall include the management of the orderly functioning of the diplomatic services and the security of information and the management of related services and systems.

The tasks of the building and contracting services unit shall include property and premises management, supply, technical support and logistics services, material management, and management of the diplomatic service and environmental management.

The tasks of the Security Office shall include security matters.

With A 13/2015 Article 39 shall enter into force on 1 January 2016. The previous wording reads:

ARTICLE 39
Administrative services

The main tasks of management services are laid down in this section. More detailed tasks and division of labour are defined in the Rules of Procedure of the Administrative Services. (12/122012/805)

The staff management tasks include personnel management and staff development, labour protection and well-being at work, general administration, coordination of changes in the representation network and citations. (12/122012/805)

The functions of the real estate unit shall be the property and premises management.

Information technology, telecommunications, information services, document management and library work are the tasks of the information administration. (12/122012/805)

Office support and logistics services, materials management, procurement and environmental guidance are included in the tasks of the office of office. (18/12/1280)

The tasks of the Security Office shall include security matters. (22.06.2010/597)

ARTICLE 40
Tasks of the household

The duties of the household include the following:

(1) coordination of administrative resources;

(2) coordination and development of performance management;

(3) economic planning;

(4) accounting offices; and

5) other tasks of the financial administration.

ARTICLE 41
Duties of justice

The tasks of the Legal Service include:

1) international law;

(2) international cooperation against terrorism and the coordination of terrorism;

(3) human rights, judicial and judicial matters and other legal aspects of human rights;

(4) Legal matters concerning the European Union, unless it is a matter for the rest of the operation;

(5) Representation of Finland before the courts of the European Communities and in the control procedures for Finland as a member of the European Union;

(6) international contract matters, except where the case falls outside the scope of the case;

(7) the preparation of a legislative act, unless it is a matter for the rest of the operation; and

8) Representation of the Finnish State in international law and investigation bodies.

ARTICLE 42 (18/12/1280)
Responsibilities of citizens' services

The tasks of civil services include the following:

1) consular matters, passport, visa and regularisation;

(2) other administrative tasks and administrative assistance;

(3) coordination between the immigration agency and the employment services in delegations; and

4) Elections abroad.

ARTICLE 43
Tasks of protocols services

The tasks of the Protocol services include:

(1) relations and arrangements between the President of the Republic and the foreign Heads of State and the President of the Republic and the diplomatic representations and representatives of Finland acting in Finland;

(2) visits by Head of State, Prime Minister and Foreign Minister;

(3) diplomatic privileges and immunities based on international agreements and, as well as Finnish law;

(4) the issuing of residence permits to members of staff of diplomatic missions and similar representations and members of their families;

(5) granting licences to consular representatives of foreign countries in Finland; and

6) ceremonies and formalities relating to the conduct of international relations.

ARTICLE 44 (18/12/1280)
Functions of the Internal Audit Service

In addition to the Ministry's financial regulation, the Internal Audit Service's tasks include the following:

(1) the audit of the activities and the economy of the diplomatic service;

(2) audit of the Ministry's operational departments and delegations;

(3) to take initiatives to improve performance and economy and to overcome identified shortcomings;

(4) investigative measures relating to internal audit activities;

(5) monitoring the implementation of the measures proposed in the context of the audit;

(6) liaising with other government audit authorities and assisting them in the audit activities; and

7. General development of control and inspection activities.

Article 44a (18/12/1280)
Development unit of development

The tasks of the Development Unit shall include:

(1) providing for the centralised evaluation of development policies and cooperation (development);

(2) guidance for all ministerial evaluations in relation to development policy and cooperation;

(3) development of capacity-building capacity and training;

(4) information on the results of the development process; and

(5) the general development of evaluation activities for development policy and cooperation, and participation in international evaluation networks and joint evaluations.

ARTICLE 45
Tasks of the Planning and Research Unit

The Planning and Research Unit is functionally directly under the authority of the Minister of Foreign Affairs and administratively under the authority of the Secretary of State. The tasks of the unit shall include:

(1) planning, analysis and research related to the Ministry's activities;

(2) participation in the preparation of key foreign policy agendas in cooperation with the responsible departments; and

3) guidance and coordination of the Ministry's research activities, including sector research.

Chapter 5

Management tasks of the Ministry and of Operations

ARTICLE 46
Secretary of State, Secretary of State

Under these Rules of Procedure, the Secretary of State, the Secretary of State, is the Secretary of State, whose duties are laid down in Article 45 of the Statute of the Government and Article 63 of the Budget Regulation.

§ 47 (12,2009/81)

Paragraph 47 has been repealed by A 12.2.2009 .

ARTICLE 48 (12,2009/81)
Deputy State Secretary

The Ministry has four undersecretary-general, whose tasks are divided into the following entities:

1) Foreign and security policy, Europe, Russia and Central Asia

2) trade policy and economic cooperation, America, Asia and Oceania;

(3) development and development policy, development aid unit, Africa and the Middle East; and (18/12/1280)

4) Legal Service, Civil Service, Protocol Services, Administrative Services and Economic Unit.

Undersecretary of State:

(1) consider the role of the Secretary of State as Secretary of State to the Secretary of State as Secretary of State;

2) to promote and coordinate the activities of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and other authorities in the conduct of international affairs;

(3) coordinate the work of the Ministry of Mission in the Ministry; and

(4) monitors, in particular, the activities of the relevant departments.

ARTICLE 49 (24/04/2013)
Head of Division

Head of Division:

(1) lead to the functioning of the compartment in accordance with established policies and performance targets;

(2) is responsible for the general development of the department's activities;

(3) to manage and monitor the preparation of the operational and economic plan of the compartment and the budget proposal;

(4) is responsible for launching, implementing and monitoring the extensive plans and projects of the Title;

(5) coordinate the activities of its staff, and

6) determines the matters within its competence.

The Communications Department shall be managed by a communications director who, where appropriate, has the same functions and powers as the Head of Division.

§ 50
Deputy Head of Sector

The Head of Division may be assisted by a Deputy Head of Department in the management of the department responsible for:

(1) assist the Head of Section in the management of the department's activities;

(2) acting as deputy to the Head of Division in the absence of such an obstacle,

(3) contribute to the development of the activities of the Department, to the preparation and follow-up of the title and to the preparation and implementation of the draft budget; and

(4) perform any other duties provided for in the Rules of Procedure of the Title.

The Deputy Head of Department may also be appointed as Head of Unit of the Department.

ARTICLE 51
Directorate for the management of services outside the division

Administrative services are managed by a head of administration, the legal service is managed by the head of law, the civil service manager and the protocol services are managed by the Head of Protocol. Those leading positions shall, where appropriate, have the same functions and powers as the Head of Division.

ARTICLE 52 (11.11.2015)
Management of units

Unless otherwise provided, the unit shall be headed by the Head of Unit.

The Director of Personnel and the Management Committee shall be led by the Director of Personnel and Administration. The heads of the relevant departments working under their command. The Heads of Unit are also Director-General for Economic Affairs, the Real Estate and Procurement Service, as well as the Security Director.

Head of Unit:

(1) lead, supervise and develop the operation of the entity in accordance with the policies and performance targets set;

(2) conduct and monitor the preparation of the unit's operational and economic plan and the draft budget;

(3) is responsible for launching, implementing and monitoring projects in the service; and

4) shall determine the matters within its competence.

With A 13/2015 Article 52 shall enter into force on 1 January 2016. The previous wording reads:

ARTICLE 52 (12/122012/805)
Management of units

Unless otherwise provided, the unit shall be headed by the Head of Unit.

The Staff Director shall be managed by the Personnel Director, who shall be managed by the Head of Personnel Planning Officer, the Chief of Staff, the Chief of Staff and the Chief of Staff.

The information administration is managed by the Director of Information Management and the heads of the departments under his authority.

The heads of the relevant departments are also the cfo, the real estate manager and the head of security.

Head of Unit:

(1) lead, supervise and develop the operation of the entity in accordance with the policies and performance targets set;

(2) conduct and monitor the preparation of the unit's operational and economic plan and the draft budget;

(3) is responsible for launching, implementing and monitoring projects in the service; and

4) shall determine the matters within its competence.

ARTICLE 53 (24/04/2013)
Heads of separate units

The Internal Audit Service shall be headed by an inspector of the diplomatic service, who shall, where applicable, perform the same duties as the head of department.

The design and research unit shall be managed by the Head of Planning and Research, which shall have the same functions as the head of the unit where applicable.

ARTICLE 54
The rotating Ambassador

The rotating ambassador shall, where applicable in the countries of its jurisdiction, perform the functions which belong to the embassy.

The rotating Ambassador is located in the Ministry, located in the unit to which the region belongs.

Chapter 6

Preparing things

ARTICLE 55
Work-sharing preparation

The preparation of the proceedings shall be carried out by the operational unit for which it is assigned. Where a matter falls within the remit of more than one department or other operational unit, it shall be responsible for the preparation of the activity unit for which it is primarily responsible. In this case, an opinion shall be negotiated or requested with other operating entities.

ARTICLE 56
Deviation from strengthened division of labour

By way of derogation from the division of labour, the Minister or Secretary of State may order the preparation of the case. By analogy, the exceptions to the division of labour may be provided by the undersecretary of State, the department manager and the service modules defined by the officials responsible for the matters to be dealt with in their area of responsibility.

In addition, the official shall be required to carry out the tasks entrusted to him by the Head of Unit or by the Minister, by way of derogation from the division of labour, in an individual case, irrespective of the division of labour. To be performed.

ARTICLE 57
Presentation procedure

In accordance with Article 25 of the Law on the State Council, matters shall be dealt with by the Ministry, unless otherwise specified by the State Council Regulation. A solution without presentation is provided for in the Council of Ministers' Statute (262/2003) Article 38 And Article 7 of the State Council Regulation on Foreign Affairs.

ARTICLE 58 (12/122012/805)
Rapporteurs

The Government of the Council is governed by the law of the Council (175/2003) § 21 .

The Minister for Foreign Affairs, the Minister for Foreign Affairs, the Legal Secretary, the Security Chief, the Chief of the Information Technology Officer, the Chief Superintendent, the Inspector, the inspector, the financial planner, the financial planner, Head of Economic Planning, Economic Service, Development Policy Adviser and other officials appointed by the Ministry as rapporteurs. (18/12/1280)

ARTICLE 59
Demonstration authorisation

The presentation of the President of the Republic, the General Assembly of the Government or the sitting of the Committee on Monetary Affairs shall not be distributed until the Minister has approved the presentation of it, unless the Minister has approved any other procedure.

ARTICLE 60
Working groups

A working group may be set up for a project, project or other specific task to be appointed as members of the Ministry, regardless of the fixed division of labour, and to invite members from outside the Ministry.

The setting up of a working group shall be decided by the Secretary of State as Secretary of State. However, the decision to set up a task force relating to a particular title or a service unit shall be decided by the Head of the relevant action unit. The staff of the other operational units may also be assigned to such a working group with the agreement of the superior officer concerned.

The decision setting up the working group shall set out the tasks of the task force, the composition, the timetable for the work, the work-management unit and any consultation, information or other obligations that may be imposed on the working party. The project team for the project shall submit a project plan for the pilot action unit or the monitoring group for the project before carrying out its work.

Chapter 7

Decision-making

ARTICLE 61 (11.11.2015)
Powers of the Secretary of State acting as Head of State

The Secretary of State, as Secretary of State, decides, in addition to what is provided for in Article 45 of the Statute of the Government, the following:

(1) opinions, noths, instructions for action and other official positions on a number of departments or services;

(2) internal and consular instructions and instructions (standards) in a number of departments or services;

(3) allocation of appropriations allocated to the activities of the administrative sector;

(4) the creation, suspension and change of the title of the diplomatic service; and

(5) the granting of freedom of office under the law or collective agreement and the granting of discretionary freedom of leave for a maximum period of one year to the undersecretary.

With A 13/2015 Article 61 will enter into force on 1 January 2016. The previous wording reads:

ARTICLE 61
Powers of the Secretary of State acting as Head of State

The Secretary of State, as Secretary of State, decides, in addition to what is provided for in Article 45 of the Statute of the Government, the following:

(1) opinions, noths, instructions for action and other official positions on a number of departments or services;

(2) internal and consular instructions and instructions (standards) in a number of departments or services;

(3) allocation of appropriations allocated to the activities of the administrative sector;

(4) the establishment, suspension and modification of the post of State Secretary and of the post office as referred to in Article 4 (2) of the Civil Service Act; and

(5) the granting of freedom of office under the law or collective agreement and the granting of discretionary freedom of leave for a maximum period of one year to the undersecretary.

§ 62
Opinion of the Deputy Secretary of State for Administrative Services

The Deputy State Secretary for Administrative Services, which is responsible for the management of the Foreign Affairs Council, shall decide on matters relating to the siting of the Foreign Affairs Council by a decision of the Ministry of Action.

ARTICLE 63
Powers of the Head of Division

The Head of Division shall take the following decisions:

(1) internal management of the department;

(2) opinions, noths, instructions for action and other official positions on significant matters within the remit of the Title;

(3) the provisions and guidelines (standards) of the Ministry for the tasks of the department and delegations;

(4) representation of the Ministry in a Finnish court, damages and other matters of private law relating to the tasks of the department, unless otherwise provided;

(5) the distribution of the appropriations allocated to the department and the use of unallocated appropriations; and

(6) commitments, contracts and orders relating to the use of appropriations, except where otherwise provided.

ARTICLE 64
Power of the Head of Unit

The Head of Unit shall take the following decisions:

(1) opinions, notes, instructions for action and other official positions in matters relating to the tasks of the service;

(2) the use of appropriations allocated to the service; and

(3) commitments, contracts and orders relating to the use of appropriations, unless otherwise specified.

ARTICLE 65
Powers of the heads of separate units and the rotating ambassador

The following matters shall be determined by the Chief Inspector and the Head of Planning and Research and, where applicable, the rotating Ambassador:

(1) opinions, noths, instructions for action and other official positions in matters falling within the remit of the Agency;

(2) the use of appropriations allocated to the operation unit; and

(3) commitments, contracts and orders relating to the use of appropriations, unless otherwise specified.

ARTICLE 66
Administrative Manager

The Administrative Manager shall, in addition to the provisions set out in Article 63:

(1) the cases and the measures to be taken in relation to the complaints of officials in the administrative sector;

(2) the decision to appeal against a decision by the Delegation from the Ministry;

(3) the delegation of matters falling within the internal administration of the delegation to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or another delegation;

(4) the admissibility of the compensation and the misuse of appropriations for an external investigation authority; and

(5) matters relating to the internal administration and order of the Ministry, if it is not a matter for the other official.

§ 67 (12,2009/81)
Power of the Director of Staff

In addition to the provisions laid down in Article 64, the Director-General shall:

(1) the creation, termination and change of the post referred to in Article 61 (1) (4) of the diplomatic service;

(2) the appointment of sub-ders and their senior officials and senior officials subordinate to them in their official capacity, the appointment of an external service, the termination and termination of the relationship;

(3) appointment of an official appointed for temporary posts or appointed for a fixed term, with the exception of assistants' posts;

(4) the imposition of administrative assistants and of officials of senior officials, except for the advice of the Foreign Affairs Council, for the post of Head of Unit, and the imposition of a level 11 B or equivalent; or The less demanding task of external representation;

(5) matters relating to a more precise contract of law negotiated by the Ministry;

(6) a solution to the request for a correction to the decision of the Ministry or of the Delegation in respect of an economic benefit or compensation for costs arising from a service relationship;

(7) the right of a person, other than that of the diplomatic service, to act in a delegation and to report those persons to the staff of the delegation;

(8) Reinforcing the foreign language counterparts of the posts, titles, titles and offices of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs;

(9) issuing of a diplomatic passport and other matters concerning the issuance, withdrawal and withdrawal of a diplomatic passport;

(10) the granting of a discretionary civil service on the basis of a law or a collective agreement;

(11) matters relating to the authorisation and notification;

(12) the appointment of a public official rapporteur;

(13) the imposition of a seat as a separate decision; and

14), except where otherwise provided, other matters relating to the personnel management of persons employed by the diplomatic service, except for the appointment and appointment of the post.

ARTICLE 68 (12/122012/805)
Head of the Staff Planning Officer

In addition to the provisions laid down in Article 64, the Head of Staff Planning shall:

(1) the siting of subtitles and subservient officials at the Ministry's operational unit by means of a decision-making decision;

(2) the award of the official value to a civil servant and to another worker for the period of time for which he or she works in a given representation;

(3) the recruitment, dismissal and termination of employment of contract staff and trainees, and investment in the Ministry, unless the matter is settled by another official;

(4) the granting of civil servants and the granting of discretionary civil servants, on the basis of a law or a contract, and the granting of an equivalent exemption to the other worker, with the exception of the Secretary of State, the Secretary of State, And diplomatic services;

(5) the dismissal of the official and other employee and other matters relating to the termination of the post, as well as the issue of certificates of employment and other service certificates;

(6) the conclusion of a rotation agreement; and

(7) the granting of allowances and additional allowances based on provisions relating to contracts, other agreements and conditions of employment.

ARTICLE 69 (12/122012/805)
Power of the Chief of Staff

In addition to the provisions laid down in Article 64, the Chief of Staff shall determine the following:

(1) benefits, compensation and recoveries of the service, unless it is a matter for the other official;

(2) the conclusion of an agreement on the free exchange of savings or holiday pay; and

3) authorisation for continued use of your own car for missions in Finland.

§ 69a (11.11.2015)
Jurisdiction of the working welfare officer

In addition, in addition to the provisions of Article 64, the Chief of Staff will rule on the remuneration of the external service (1096/2006) Of the European Parliament and of the Council.

With A 13/2015 Amended Article 69a shall enter into force on 1 January 2016. The previous wording reads:

§ 69a (12/122012/805)
Jurisdiction of the working welfare officer

In addition to the provisions laid down in Article 64, the Chief of Staff will rule on the health care of civil servants and employees abroad by law (176/1987) The payment of compensation.

ARTICLE 70 (12/122012/805)
Opinion of the Staff Development Officer

In addition, as provided for in Article 64, the Head of Development shall decide on the use of appropriations for training, save in certain respects.

ARTICLE 71 (12,2009/81)
Opinion of the Head of Mission

The travel agent shall decide on the reimbursement of travel expenses relating to:

(1) in the case of the submission of a delayed itinerary;

(2) exceeding the hotel rate; and

3) over-weight rights of luggage.

ARTICLE 72 (11.11.2015)
Head of the Management Manager

The Executive Director shall, in addition to the provisions set out in Article 64, decide:

(1) matters relating to the diplomatic service, their licenses, publicity and secrecy, and archives;

(2) the symbols and headings to be used in the information systems and registers, where they are not covered by a common definition at the State Council level; and

(3) information and communication technology and telecommunications equipment, software, application and service contracts, as well as the management and disposal of such assets, in so far as they are non-functional or do not belong to the Council; or Services and technology which are centrally acquired by the government.

With A 13/2015 Article 72 shall enter into force on 1 January 2016. The previous wording reads:

ARTICLE 72
Head of the Real Estate Unit

The head of the real estate unit shall, in addition to the provisions set out in Article 64, decide:

(1) Buying, renting, subletting, management, use and disposal of buildings, premises and offices of the Heads of Mission and of the Heads of Mission, except where the case does not belong to any other activity unit or delegation;

(2) matters relating to cost estimates, planners and promoters of construction and decoration projects;

(3) matters relating to the design of construction, renovation and maintenance of buildings and premises, the approval and implementation of plans, the decoration and the related purchasing services;

(4) purchase, use and disposal of equipment; and

(5) the management and rental of apartments used in Finland as temporary accommodation.

ARTICLE 73 (11.11.2015)
Opinion of the Director-General for Buildings and Procurement

In addition to the provisions laid down in Article 64, the branch manager of the real estate and supply services shall decide:

(1) Buying, renting, subletting, management, use and disposal of buildings, premises and offices of the Heads of Mission and of the Heads of Mission, except where the case does not belong to any other activity unit or delegation;

(2) matters relating to cost estimates, planners and promoters of construction and decoration projects;

(3) matters relating to the design of construction, renovation and maintenance of buildings and premises, the approval and implementation of plans, the decoration and the related purchasing services;

(4) purchase, use and disposal of equipment;

(5) matters relating to the management of the procurement of motor vehicles and other machinery, equipment and materials, where this is not a matter for the rest of the operation;

(6) matters relating to the management of publishing and printing services and other services provided that this does not belong to another kind of activity unit; and

7) procurement categories, with the exception of the category of development procurement.

With A 13/2015 Article 73 shall enter into force on 1 January 2016. The previous wording reads:

ARTICLE 73
Opinion of the officials of the Real Estate Unit

In addition to the real estate manager, the officials of the real estate unit will determine the matters referred to in § 72 (1) (3) to (4) within the framework of their internal division of labour and the appropriations allocated to them.

ARTICLE 74 (11.11.2015)
Power of civil servants in the building and contracting services department

In addition to the professional manager of the real estate and supply services, the officials of the property and contracting services shall determine the matters referred to in Article 73 (1) (3) to (4) within the framework of their internal division of employment and the appropriations allocated to them. In the context of the established division of labour and the allocated budget, the Head of Supply and the Agency Service shall determine the material and service contracts of less than eur 100 000.

The other officials of the unit shall determine, within the framework of the established division of labour and the allocated budget, material and service contracts worth less than eur 25 000.

With A 13/2015 Article 74 enters into force on 1 January 2016. The previous wording reads:

ARTICLE 74
Head of the Management Manager

The Executive Director shall, in addition to the provisions set out in Article 64, decide:

(1) matters relating to the diplomatic service, their licenses, publicity and secrecy, and archives;

(2) Identifications and headings used in information systems and registers;

(3) library issues; and

(4) information and communication technology and telecommunications equipment, software, application and service contracts, and management and disposal of such assets.

ARTICLE 75 (11.11.2015)

Paragraph 75 has been repealed by A 11.11.2015/1321 , which enters into force on 1 January 2016. The previous wording reads:

ARTICLE 75 (12/122012/805)
Powers of decision of the information administration

In the context of the established division of labour and the allocated budget, officials of the Information Service will decide on investment and planning, maintenance and service contracts with a value of less than eur 25 000.

ARTICLE 76 (11.11.2015)

Article 76 has been repealed by A 11.11.2015/1321 , which enters into force on 1 January 2016. The previous wording reads:

ARTICLE 76 (18/12/1280)
Powers of the head of the office of office

In addition, the head of the office of office services shall decide, in addition to the provisions set out in Article 64:

(1) matters relating to the management of the procurement of motor vehicles and other machinery, equipment and materials, where this does not belong to another kind of activity unit;

(2) matters relating to the management of publishing and printing services and other services provided that this does not belong to another kind of activity unit; and

(3) procurement categories, with the exception of the category of development procurement.

ARTICLE 77 (11.11.2015)

Article 77 has been repealed by A 11.11.2015/1321 , which enters into force on 1 January 2016. The previous wording reads:

ARTICLE 77 (18/12/1280)
Jurisdiction for officials of the office of office

In the context of the established division of labour and the allocated budget, the Head of the Office for the Service and the Office of the Agency shall determine the material and service contracts with a value of less than eur 100 000.

In the framework of the reinforced division of labour and the allocated budget, other officials of the office of office will determine the value of the materials and services of less than eur 25 000.

ARTICLE 78 (12/122012/805)
Head of the Security Director

The Security Director shall, in addition to the provisions set out in Article 64, decide on:

(1) the acquisition, maintenance and supply of security systems, equipment and equipment; and

2) the acquisition of security services and training.

ARTICLE 79 (12,2009/81)
Head of the economic director

In addition to the provisions laid down in Article 64, the Economic and Financial Director shall decide on matters of economic planning and financial management, as well as instructions and instructions (standards) relating to the tasks of the Office and the instructions (standards), in so far as they do not belong to other To be settled by the official or minister.

ARTICLE 80
Opinion of the Economic Service Officer

The financial officer responsible for the economic services of the household shall settle matters relating to the Ministry's accounts and payment transactions.

§ 81
Opinion of the Head of Civil Service

The Head of the Civil Service shall, in addition to the provisions laid down in Article 63, determine matters concerning the delegation of the delegation to receive the maritime occupation.

ARTICLE 82
Head of the Head of the Consular Unit

The Head of the Consular Unit shall, in addition to that set out in Article 64, decide the following:

1) consular services (498/1999) Article 33 The granting of a mandate to the designated Finnish citizen and the honorary consul;

(2) matters relating to permanent grants to Finnish citizens resident abroad;

3) matters concerning the recovery of financial assistance;

(4) overworking orders and contingency allowances for consulates; and

5) issuing a mission order to consular staff.

ARTICLE 83
Power of the Head of Passport and Visa Unit

The Head of the Passport and Visa Unit shall, in addition to the provisions laid down in Article 64, decide:

(1) matters relating to the issue, cancellation and withdrawal of the official and official passports; and

(2) the granting of passports and visas to the designated Finnish citizen and to the Finnish citizen serving the honorary consulate.

§ 84
Opinion of the Head of Protocol

The Chief of Protocol shall, in addition to those laid down in Article 63, decide on matters relating to the privileges and immunities of the diplomatic representatives of foreign and international organisations, in accordance with Finnish law and international agreements.

ARTICLE 85
Tax issues relating to the provision of services for the treatment of a specific civil servant

The official responsible for the tax aspects of the Protocol on services shall rule on the opinions of the Vienna Diplomatic Relations Convention on tax exemptions and the right to reimbursement of VAT (18/01/1993) In accordance with

ARTICLE 86
Jurisdiction of the civil servant appointed for the purposes of the application of the Protocol on the residence permit

The official responsible for the authorisation of the application of the Protocol on the residence permits shall decide on matters relating to the granting of residence permits to the diplomatic, administrative and technical Staff members and members of their families.

ARTICLE 87
Decision on the export control of dual-use items

The export authorisation issues for dual-use items shall be determined by the Head of the Export Control Unit.

ARTICLE 88
Management of regional cooperation appropriations

The Minister shall decide on matters falling within the competence of the Ministry concerning the use of appropriations allocated to neighbouring regions for projects, programmes and other destinations.

However, the Head of East Division shall take the following decisions:

(1) commitments, contracts and orders relating to the use of the appropriations referred to in this Article; and

2) the use of appropriations for projects, programmes and other destinations which are of minor importance.

Article 88a (11.11.2015)
Management of appropriations for Baltic, Barents and Arctic cooperation

The Secretary-General decides on general orientations for the use of appropriations for Baltic Sea, Barents and Arctic cooperation.

The use of appropriations for projects, programmes and other destinations shall be decided by the Head of the East Division.

However, the Head of the Russian Department shall decide on the following:

(1) commitments, contracts and orders relating to the use of appropriations; and

2) the use of a maximum of eur 500 000 for projects, programmes and other destinations.

With A 13/2015 Amended Article 88a shall enter into force on 1 January 2016. The previous wording reads:

Article 88a (12/122012/805)
Management of appropriations for Baltic, Barents and Arctic cooperation

The Ministry decides on general orientations for the use of appropriations for Baltic Sea, Barents and Arctic cooperation.

The use of appropriations for projects, programmes and other destinations shall be decided by the Head of the East Division.

However, the Head of the Regional Cooperation Unit shall decide on the following:

(1) commitments, contracts and orders relating to the use of appropriations; and

2) the use of a maximum of eur 500 000 for projects, programmes and other destinations.

ARTICLE 89 (24/04/2013)
Breakdown by area of expenditure and powers of development cooperation

The Minister shall decide on matters relating to the allocation of a result-specific allocation of resources and powers for development.

ARTICLE 90 (24/04/2013)
Jurisdiction for the use of appropriations and powers in the development cooperation

The Minister shall decide on matters relating to the use of appropriations and powers for development cooperation for development projects and programmes, unless otherwise provided.

However, the Head of the Development Policy Department shall determine the items referred to in paragraph 1 up to eur 500 000, unless it is a grant to a Finnish association or a foundation, or to a similar foreign private law entity, On humanitarian aid, assistance to a Finnish university or a professional university, an internal audit service for development cooperation funds or other socially important matters. Cases which, under this article, shall be determined by the Head of the Development Policy Department shall be brought to the attention of the Minister before a decision is taken. However, after consulting the Minister, the Head of the Humanitarian Aid and Policy Unit shall, after consulting the Minister, decide the urgent matters referred to in paragraph 1, in the case of humanitarian aid to facilitate large and sudden crises.

Within the limits of its decision under the Minister and paragraph 2, the Head of the Development Policy Department may, as rapporteur of the Ministry, refer the matter to the official in the form of a grant or other financial benefit. A more precise allocation within the project or programme.

Within the framework of the actual development cooperation budget assigned to it, the rotating ambassador shall decide on the implementation of appropriations for local development cooperation projects and related agreements And other legal acts.

ARTICLE 91 (24/04/2013)
Decision on the planning, implementation and control of development cooperation

Within the limits of the appropriations and powers, and within the limits set by the provisions of this Article, officials of the administrative departments responsible for the development cooperation budget shall determine the matters relating to the development of development cooperation, The implementation and enforcement of decisions taken pursuant to Article 90 and agreements, orders and other commitments related to the above.

The Head of Division shall decide the following items referred to in paragraph 1:

(1) development cooperation with foreign governments, international organisations and international financial institutions, as well as agreements and other commitments relating to aid to these countries, in the case of: , subject to an international agreement; and

(2) the recovery and recovery of the grant or other financial advantage.

The following shall be settled by the Head of Unit as referred to in paragraph 1:

(1) modification of the timetable for expenditure arising from the use of appropriations and powers;

(2) Restoration of a private grant or other financial advantage, suspension of payments and change in the payment schedule, and a cost assessment of the cost of the cost of the grant or other financial benefit approved by the decision granting the grant or other financial advantage; The change;

(3) the release of unused appropriations at the end of the project or programme for the rest of the profit area; and

(4) other matters referred to in paragraph 1 which, under paragraph 2, do not fall under the authority of the Head of Division.

If the case referred to in paragraph 3 does not fall within the sphere of responsibility of any entity, it shall be determined by the Head of Division.

The Head of Division and the Head of Unit may authorise the other official of the diplomatic service to sign the undertaking or an agreement approved by the Head of Division or Head of Unit.

ARTICLE 92
Recruit of an expert in development cooperation

The Head of the Development Policy Department shall decide on matters relating to the employment relationship as a development adviser to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and to the employment contract.

ARTICLE 93
State agent

As a State agent, the Head of the EU Court of Justice and the Head of the Court of Justice and Contracts of the European Court of Human Rights shall act before the Court of Justice of the EU. In other cases and where appropriate, the Deputy Head of State shall be appointed by decision of the Ministry.

Article 93a (18/12/1280)
National safety authority

Ministry of Foreign Affairs on international information security obligations (588/2004) Shall act under the authority of the Secretary of State acting as the Chief of Staff.

The national safety authority shall decide on matters which fall under the authority of the national safety authority on the basis of legislation and international security obligations which are binding on Finland.

ARTICLE 94 (12,2009/81)
Official travel orders at the Ministry

The Official Travel Order shall provide:

(1) the Secretary of State and Secretary of State to the Secretary of State;

(2) Secretary of State as Secretary of State to the undersecretary, the Foreign Service inspector, and the Head of Planning and Research;

(3) Under Secretary of State or in respect of his area of responsibility, Secretary of State to the Head of Division and to the Head of Service and the Economic Director;

(4) Section Chief, Head of Administration, Communications Director, Chief of Justice, Head of Civil Service, Head of Protocol, Chief of Staff and Information Management Director, Head of Unit, Head of Unit and other directly subordinate To the official; (12/122012/805)

(5) the head of the other unit of action to the official.

(22.06.2010/597)

However, the Staff Director shall be assigned to the official who is seconded to the Delegation or for the purposes of familiarisation.

In the case of crisis management missions and similar missions to a civil servant who has not been assigned to any operational unit, the mission order shall be issued by the Head of the operational unit whose budget the cost of the journey Shall be performed.

The worker employed in the issuing of a travel order shall be subject mutatis mutandis to the provisions relating to officials.

In cases where the decision is not determined in accordance with paragraphs 1 to 4 or 82, the mission order shall be issued by the Administrative Manager.

ARTICLE 95
Provision of a mission to the official of the delegation

In the event of a mission by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of a civil servant whose place of office is in the delegation, the mission order shall be issued by the Head of the Unit to which the mission or mission relates. If the journey is not related to the operation of any activity unit, the mission order shall be assigned to the Secretary of State as Secretary of State.

ARTICLE 96
The travel procedure in some cases

Where officials from different operating units are involved in the same mission, the official issuing the mission order may, with the consent of the foreman concerned, also issue a mission order to an unheard official.

The reimbursement of travel expenses to a person outside the diplomatic service is a decision taken by the Head of the Action Service under Articles 63 to 65 of the Rules of Procedure.

ARTICLE 97 (12,2009/81)
Establishment of annual leave

The Minister of Foreign Affairs confirms the annual leave of the Secretary of State Secretary. The Secretary of State, the Secretary of State, shall confirm the annual leave of the undersecretary secretaries, the Foreign Service inspector and the Director of Planning and Research.

Secretary of State as Secretary of State and in respect of its area of responsibility, the Deputy State Secretary to the Head of Division and the Director of the Service and the Financial Director. (22.06.2010/597)

The Head of Division, the Director of Communications, the Communication Director, the Head of the Civil Service, the Head of Protocol, the Chief of Staff and the Management Director shall confirm the Deputy Head of Unit, Head of Unit and other directly subordinate The official's annual leave. (12/122012/805)

The external auditor shall confirm his staff's annual leave.

The Head of Unit shall confirm the annual leave of his staff.

ARTICLE 98 (22.06.2010/597)
Replacement of officials

Under the Secretary of State's Secretary of State, the Deputy Secretary of State and Head of State Secretary of State, acting as Secretary of State of the State, shall be deputized in order of the Secretary of State.

In the absence of the Deputy Secretary of State, the Deputy Director shall act as the Head of the responsible department or of the service as the Deputy State Secretary concerned.

When the Head of Division is prevented from attending, the Deputy Head of Department shall be replaced. The department's Rules of Procedure or a separate decision of the Head of Section shall be provided for in the Rules of Procedure or by the Head of Department.

The Deputy Head of the Administrative Manager, the Head of Law, the Head of the Civil Service and the Head of the Protocol shall be appointed by the Rules of Procedure or the Head of Service of the Service By a separate decision.

In cases other than those referred to in paragraphs 1 to 4, in the case of surrogates and duties, the official shall be the head of the activity unit concerned.

Chapter 8

Specific provisions

ARTICLE 99
Fees charged by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs

On the basis of the provisions of the Regulation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Chief.

ARTICLE 100
Entry into force

This Rules of Procedure shall enter into force on 1 September 2008 and repeal the Rules of Procedure of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of 22 December 2005 (19204/2005) With its subsequent modifications.

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

ARTICLE 101
Transitional provision

Upon the entry into force of these Rules of Procedure, a person acting as Head of the Legal Department shall act as Head of Protocol of the Rules of Procedure, acting as Head of Protocol Division, acting as Head of Division of the Administrative Department; As Head of Administration and Deputy Head of the Administrative Department until such tasks have been completed in an appropriate order.

Entry into force and application of amending acts:

12.2.2009:

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.

22.6.2010/597:

This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 July 2010. However, the new Article 49 (2) shall enter into force on 15 October 2010. Decisions on substitutes remain valid until a decision is taken pursuant to Article 98 of the Regulation.

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

25/01/2012:

This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 February 2011.

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

16.12.2011/1356:

This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 January 2012. Before the entry into force of the Regulation, measures may be taken to implement it.

27 JUNE 2012/426:

This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 August 2012. Before the entry into force of the Regulation, measures may be taken to implement it.

12.12.2012/805

This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 January 2013. Before the entry into force of the Regulation, measures may be taken to implement it.

18.12.2013/1280:

This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 January 2014. Before the entry into force of the Regulation, measures may be taken to implement it.

24 JUNE 2014/513:

This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 August 2014. Before the entry into force of the Regulation, measures may be taken to implement it.

11.11.2015/1321:

This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 January 2016. Before the entry into force of the Regulation, measures may be taken to implement it.