Hennadii Zubko: Regional Development Ministry transfers some powers to SROs

Henceforth, attestation of technical supervision engineers, design engineers and experts will be carried out by self-regulatory organizations. This was announced by Vice Prime Minister - Minister of Regional Development, Construction, Housing and Utilities Hennadii Zubko, who signed corresponding orders.

According to Hennadii Zubko, it is an evolutionary step in terms of deregulation, which only underscores the effectiveness of the reforms performed by the Ministry. "This step is the implementation of the Coalition Agreement, which provides, in particular, the transition from administrative control to the support of business," the official noted.

According to the Vice Prime Minister, the authority will be delegated to SROs for one year. "It's kind of a pilot project, whose purpose is to test the public and expert community's ability to address issues of industry’s development without the active participation of the state", Hennadii Zubko said.

Hennadii Zubko reminded that in June 2014 the state approved the procedure for registration of self-regulatory organizations in the field of architecture. "We clearly understand the needs of business, and therefore introduce effective mechanisms for its development, particularly in the construction industry. Transferring of certain powers to the professional community means deregulation of this area. Not officials, but namely the professional communities have the right and are able to provide the high quality standards of their work," Hennadii Zubko stated.

Also, according to the official, this reform is a logical continuation of the decentralization and the movement of Ukraine to European living standards.