Standard 5 : Legal grounds for termination of employment and demotion of public servants ensure stability of the civil service

In order to ensure the stability of civil service it is important to establish adequate criteria and procedures for demotion and termination of employment of public servants in the legislation

Summary

ALB BIH KOS MNE MKD AVG
Indicator 1. The objective criteria/causes for demotion of public servants and termination of the public service relationship are explicitly established in the legislation
2
1
1
3
3
2
Indicator 2. Procedures for termination of employment are explicitly established in the legislation
3
1
2
3
3
2.4
Indicator 3. Senior public servants, if demoted, have a right to be moved to their previous position or to a comparable position (for those who were recruited from existing civil servants), if the demotion is not the result of disciplinary procedures.
2
2
3
3
0
2
Indicator 4. Public servants have the right to appeal against unfair demotion and dismissal
3
3
3
3
3
3

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Indicator 1. The objective criteria/causes for demotion of public servants and termination of the public service relationship are explicitly established in the legislation Indicator 2. Procedures for termination of employment are explicitly established in the legislation Indicator 3. Senior public servants, if demoted, have a right to be moved to their previous position or to a comparable position (for those who were recruited from existing civil servants), if the demotion is not the result of disciplinary procedures. Indicator 4. Public servants have the right to appeal against unfair demotion and dismissal