In a major achievement for reformers, Ukraine’s parliament passed a revolutionary new civil service law last year that included key provisions related to the appointment of heads of local state administrations (LSAs). But if some members of parliament and perhaps even the presidential administration have their way, those elements of the law could soon be undermined by an unconstitutional bill currently making its way through parliament.Prior to the new law, the selection of LSA leaders was dominated by the president, without any competition for the posts or participation from civil society, and sometimes even without the government’s participation. According to …read more
Source: Atlantic Council