The government initiates assigning the function of the Prime Minister’s special representative to deputy ministers

The Government of Georgia has addressed Parliament with legislative amendments, according to which a first deputy minister or a deputy minister will be assigned the function of the Prime Minister's special representative. According to the explanatory note of the bill, this change will facilitate the coordinated implementation of state policy, improve management efficiency, and ensure the reasonable use of existing human resources. The amendments will be considered under an expedited procedure. Publika+2

The legislative package includes amendments to the Law on the Structure, Authority and Rules of Operation of the Government of Georgia. According to publika, the amendments are also included in the Law on Fighting Corruption, although interpressnews mentions only the Law on the Structure, Authority and Rules of Operation of the Government of Georgia. Publika+1

On October 21, Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze presented First Deputy Foreign Minister Giorgi Zurabashvili as the special representative for relations with Russia. According to the Prime Minister, Zurabashvili will perform the duties of the First Deputy Foreign Minister in parallel with working in this position. According to interpressnews, Zurabashvili's appointment took place last week. Publika+1