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2004 54 Law Creating A National Center For Earthquakes

Original Language Title: القانون 54 لعام 2004 القاضي بإحداث المركز الوطني للزلازل

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Act 54 of 2004 establishing the national earthquake centre


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Act No. 54 of 2004
Date-Milade: 2004-12-26Date-off: 1425-11-14
Published at: 2004-12-26
Section: Law

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Act 54 of 2004
Judge of the National Earthquake Centre

President of the Republic

On the basis of the provisions of the Constitution

At its meeting held on 23-10-1425 and 6-12-2004, the People ' s Assembly adopted M

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Section I
Definitions


Article /1/

The following expressions are intended wherever they are in the application of the provisions of this law in question as they relate to each of them.

Minister... Minister of Oil and Mineral Resources

Center... National earthquake centre

Council... Board of Directors of the National Earthquake Centre

Director General... Director-General of the Centre

Section... Central Main Unit of the Centre

The branches... Sector units following the Centre and its centres in the regions or governorates

Rules of procedure... Rules of procedure of the Centre

Financial regulations... The seismic financial system...

The release of huge energy into the rocky atmosphere in the form of seismic at various speeds in the earth ' s subsoil and on its surface, leading to disasters, destruction of the environment and human beings, which are at multiple scales and are measured by Richter.
Earthquake engineering... Study of enterprises under the influence of earthquakes
Earthquake prediction... Comparative study package for various geological activities to achieve a potential prediction of earthquakes.
Top geology. Learning the study of ground moves generated by gloves, birds and apartments
Historical seismic... An unregistered Zalazine set dating back to 1900.
Earthquake monitoring... Compilation of systems, procedures, measurements, testing and field work aimed at collecting and processing data, conducting earthquake studies and analyses and developing different seismic maps.



Section II
National earthquake centre
His objectives are his duties.


Article /2

a/ In the Syrian Arab Republic, a scientific public body called the National Earthquake Centre has legal personality and financial and administrative independence, with its main headquarters in Damascus, which is linked to the Minister of Oil and Mineral Wealth and whose branches may be created within the country by a decision of the Minister on the proposal of the Governing Council.

b/ The Centre shall have a separate budget with a special section attached to the Ministry ' s budget, which shall be included in the general budget of the State in full of its expenses and income and shall meet the budgetary provisions of the Centre with the following resources.

1/ Annual subvention in the budget of the Presidency of the Council of Ministers.

2. Income from activities of the Centre.

3/ Grants, donations, gifts, subsidies, contributions and trusts proposed by the Governing Council and approved by the Prime Minister in accordance with the laws and regulations in force.

4/ Any other income permitted by the laws and regulations in force.

c/ Expenditures on the budget shall be disbursed and liquidated in accordance with the rules contained in the Financial Regulations issued by the Minister on the proposal of the Board and in agreement with the Minister of Finance.

Article 3

The Centre is a scientific and reference body in the field of seismic studies and research which is authorized to conduct seismic monitoring of various types at the national level and to distribute and disseminate its data as necessary and in the public interest.

It aims to build a coherent research and application system with the primary objective of adopting and implementing a national scientific strategy for seismic risk mitigation, which will carry out the following tasks in coordination and cooperation with other relevant public bodies and interest in acquiring and processing seismic data.

1. Conduct, process and document the statistical studies and research of the historical earthquake in the territory of the Syrian Arab Republic and in neighbouring areas.

2. Research and possible studies of the expected earthquakes.

3. Conduct geological and structural research and studies with a view to investigating the ranges of active tectonics.

4. Examine the impact of earthquakes on residential facilities and buildings and take appropriate action with relevant stakeholders.

5. Development of exemplary maps showing the classification of different seismic ranges in the Syrian Arab Republic and their extensions in neighbouring countries.

6/ Manage, operate and develop seismic monitoring networks and monitoring networks for the movement of public tectonic plates of various types.

7/ Management and operation of various geophysical applications systems related to seismic monitoring.

8. Establishment of a national Zalesian database for statistics, collection and archives of seismic information and representative and digital recordings of earthquakes in Syria and the world and a mechanism for the distribution and exchange of national and global seismic data in various representative and digital settings.

9. Provide studies, advice and expertise to public, cooperative, joint, private, Arab and foreign sectors.

10/ Preparation of national contingency plans for seismic risk mitigation and field research at seismic events sites when they occur and contribute to the direction of rescue, evacuation and, if necessary, evacuation plans.

11/ Attention to scientific information, dissemination of awareness-raising programmes and issuance of booklets and leaflets on earthquakes, their causes and various impacts, and how to adapt to the earthquake before, when and after.

12/ Cooperate with local, Arab, regional and international actors in the collection and exchange of data on earthquakes in the region and in the transfer of knowledge and science to the staff of the Centre and to those interested in this area in other sectors.

13/ Recruit experts and conduct seminars, training seminars, symposia and conferences aimed at developing the necessary local potential and expertise in the area. Earthquake studies, research, risk mitigation and juvenile behaviour.

14/ Cooperate with Syrian universities in supervising postgraduate students who conduct research at the Centre or at universities, with supervisors meeting the requirements of Syrian university regulations.

15. Submission of proposals on Arab, regional and international earthquake treaties and agreements.

16/ Strengthen relations between the Syrian Arab Republic and States, Arab, regional and international bodies and organizations in matters, affairs, conventions and research on seismic hazards and their representation in scientific bodies, organizations, meetings, conferences and workshops for the Centre ' s workshops.



Section III
Composition and administration of the Centre


Article 4

He runs the center.
GOVERNING COUNCIL
Director General


Article 5

The Governing Council shall consist of:
Director-General Chairman.
Associate Director-General for Scientific Affairs Member and Vice-Chair.
Assistant Director-General for Administration and Finance.
Section chiefs are members.

Three persons with experience in the centre ' s work areas are selected for a two-year renewable term from the relevant ministries, bodies and institutions of the Syrian Arab Republic, designated by the Minister as members and as Secretary of the Governing Council.


Article 6

a/ In addition to what is specified in this Act, the Governing Council shall exercise all other competences vested in the governing bodies of public bodies under the laws and regulations in force and in particular.

1. Policy development and scientific, research and applied plans and programmes that help to achieve the objectives of the work of the Centre and follow up on its implementation.

2. Develop a national seismic disaster management plan where it occurs to include comprehensive awareness programmes and a practical framework for this plan.

Adoption of the annual estimated budget and approval of the annual final account

4/ Expenditure contract within budget appropriations in accordance with laws and regulations in force

5/ Identification of the Centre ' s business remuneration for others

6/Proposal of grants, gifts, donations, donations and guardians

7/ Acceptance of scholarships, training and information provided by States and Arab and foreign organizations. The Board exercises the terms of reference of the Executive Committee of Missions for the provision of such grants and study missions to the Centre

8. Adoption of annual rehabilitation and training plans for staff of the Centre

9/ Approval of compensation, remuneration and benefits for employees of the Centre in accordance with the laws and regulations in force

10/ Identification of acts of a hazardous nature and compensation to those who have been in agreement with the Ministry of Finance

11/ Adoption of the annual report of the Centre

12/ Approval of the hosting, recruitment, contracting and remuneration of Arab and foreign experts

13/Proposal of the establishment of sections and branches and review of organizational structures in accordance with the requirements for the work of the Centre and implemented by decision of the Minister

14/Decision of issuance of periodic magazines and publications on research and seismic studies

15/ Preparation of the rules of procedure of the Centre and issued by decision of the Minister

16/ Preparation of the financial regulations of the Centre in agreement with the Ministry of Finance and in conformity with the nature of the work of the Centre

17. Adoption of cooperation agreements with universities, scientific bodies and institutions

18/ Examination of issues transmitted by the Prime Minister, the Minister and the Director-General and all related to the objectives of the Centre

19/ Approval of out-of-ownership assignments required by the Centre for some research and studies in the centre ' s work areas and compensation determination.

20/ Suspension of full-time compensation, jurisdiction or nature of work both or as part of the person who receives it on the proposal of the Director-General and in the light of the justified reasons given.

b The decisions of the Council are subject to ratification by the Minister.

c The Council shall meet periodically at least once a month and whenever necessary at the invitation of the Director-General.

D Decisions of the Council shall be taken by a majority of the votes of the members present, but not less than two thirds of the members of the Council. In the event of equal votes, the side of the President ' s vote shall prevail.

E. The Council shall be entrusted with the creation of subcommissions which shall exercise certain powers in the work entrusted to it.

And... Members of the Council shall be called by a decision of the Minister on the proposal of the Director-General.


Article 7/

The Director-General of the Centre shall be appointed by a decision of the Prime Minister on the proposal of the Minister to have a doctorate in geological, seismic, geophysical or seismic geo-engineering sciences with good managerial and leadership experience and conditions for the operation of the post of Research Manager at the Centre.


Article 8/

Powers and functions of the Director-General

1. The Director-General oversees directly the functioning of the Centre, the achievement of the objectives for which it was found, the implementation of the policy approved by the Board to fulfil its functions, the implementation of its plans, the provision of its requirements and represents it to others and the judiciary.

2. Promulgation of decisions to appoint staff for the administrative functions of the Centre and its branches.

3. The Director-General of the Centre is a maintenance contract and a disbursement order in accordance with the laws and regulations in force.

4. Implementation of the Council ' s asset-ratified resolutions.


Article 9

The Director-General shall be compensated for the specific representation of Cabinet assistants under the regulations in force.


Article 10

The Director-General shall assist in the conduct of scientific, technical, administrative and financial matters with the support of one member for scientific and technical affairs and the other for administrative and financial matters and shall be appointed by the Minister.


Article 11

The rules of procedure define the scientific, technical, laboratory and administrative structure of the Centre and the conditions for the operation of its functions in accordance with the provisions of the Law on the Organization of Universities.


Article 12

The Centre shall consist of the following bodies.

a/ Scientific research body consisting of ...

Research Managers

2. Key researchers

3 researchers

4 Research Assistants.

b/ Substantive body and scientific support. 1 Business Manager 2 Business Supervisor 3 Chargé d ' affaires 4 in Chart.

c/ The Expert and Technical Support Authority consists of ... 1 First 2 Technician 3 Technician 4 Junior Technician.

d/ Management body. It consists of the remaining staff of the Centre.


Article 13/

a. Members of the Scientific Research Authority shall receive full-time compensation in accordance with the proportions specified in the full-time law applicable to members of the educational body of the Ministry of Higher Education and in accordance with the terms and conditions set out therein.

b. Members of the functional and laboratory bodies shall be entitled to compensation for the nature of the work and to compensation for the competence in accordance with the law governing the effective universities.

c. By a decision of the Prime Minister on the Council ' s proposal, members of the educational body of universities or higher institutes of the country may be partially discharged from the centre after having performed their assigned faculty and granted additional promotional rewards to their universities or institutes established by the Governing Council and, in their relationship and affairs with the Centre, subject to the provisions of bilateral cooperation agreements concluded with their affiliates.


Article 14

Bearing in mind the provisions of article 13, paragraph c, workers in scientific and applied research shall be required to work fully at the Centre and shall cease their efforts to carry out their mandated programmes.


Article 15

Full-time compensation, compensation for the nature of the work and compensation for the jurisdiction referred to in article 13 shall be granted by a decision of the Board on the proposal of the Director-General in accordance with the rules of procedure.


Article 16

Redeployment of staff in the Directorate of Earthquake Monitoring in the Public Foundation
Geology and mineral wealth to serve at the Centre, while retaining their qualified feet and adjusting their functional conditions in accordance with the provisions of this Act and the rules of procedure within one year of the entry into force of this Act



Section IV

General provisions


Article 17/

Imports of the Centre for Scientific Research are exempt from all fees and taxes after the approval of the Prime Minister


Article 18

The results of research, studies, discoveries and innovations arrived at by the Centre are his or her own property, he or she is entitled to register and invest it and to obtain from others the rights to invest discoveries and inventions in accordance with conditions approved by the Board



Article 19

Syrian, Arab and foreign experts with competence may be contracted to serve at the Centre and wages, compensation, rights and obligations shall be determined in accordance with the principles set out in the Financial Regulations
These contracts are ratified in accordance with the provisions of the Basic Law on State Workers.


Article 20

Updating status under this Act shall be vested in the ownership of equipment and materials relating to the Centre ' s workshops at the General Foundation for Geology and Mineral Resources, the Atomic Energy Agency and the Centre for Scientific Studies and Research
Such equipment and materials shall be determined by agreement between the Director-General of the Centre and the Minister on the one hand and the other relevant directors-general, on the other, by a joint committee, which shall be composed of a decision of the Minister.


Article 21

Subject to the provisions of this Law
The employees of the Centre and those assigned to it are subject to the provisions of the Basic Law on State Workers.

Article 22/

This decree publishes the law in the Official Gazette.

Damascus, 14-11-1425 Migration, 26-12-2004.



President of the Republic
Bashar Al-Assad

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