Public Sector Employees: New Disciplinary Code and Dismissals
New disciplinary penalties and potential dismissals are foreseen for public sector employees, according to the new bill of the Ministry of Interior submitted to the Parliament.
Among other things, the refusal to be evaluated for two consecutive evaluation periods may lead to dismissal. The bill entitled "Reform of the disciplinary law of public sector employees..." is introduced for processing in the competent parliamentary committee on July 24.
The new disciplinary penalties include deprivation of salary increments, removal of salary increments, and prohibition of acting as head of department. In addition, performing work for remuneration without permission or works incompatible with the status of a public servant may result in permanent dismissal.
Disciplinary penalties include:
- Written reprimand
- Fine up to 12 months' salary
- Deprivation of salary increment
- Removal of salary increments
- Deprivation of promotion rights
- Deprivation of the right to participate in the selection process of a head of department
- Demotion
- Temporary suspension
- Permanent dismissal
The Disciplinary Council of Human Resources of the Public Sector, composed of officials of the Legal Council of the State, assumes the responsibility for exercising disciplinary authority.
The aim of the bill is: to address delays in the disciplinary procedure, to provide incentives for service in Evros, and to allow the transfer of employees to bodies of the General Government.
The Minister of Interior, Thodoris Livanios, stated that the bill aims at the faster administration of disciplinary justice and the smooth functioning of the Public Administration.