New Rules Introduced For Central Executive Bodies

On 10 April 2011 the Laws of Ukraine No. 3165-17 "On Introduction of Amendments to the Law of Ukraine "On Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine" and No. 3166-17 "On Central Executive Bodies" became effective after their official publication in the printed media of the Ukrainian Parliament. These laws are inter-related, as both of them provide a legal framework for the legal status of the central executive authorities.

Amendments to Law "On Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine" (the "Law No. 3165-17")

Law No. 3165-17 introduced amendments into the Law of Ukraine "On Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine" that slightly decrease the volume of the Prime Minister's powers. At the same time, Law No. 3165-17 strengthens the President's powers by introducing provisions that allow the President to dismiss members of the Cabinet of Ministers at his own decision only, without the need for a petition from the Prime Minister, as was required before.