On Wednesday, July 27, President Viktor Yushchenko signed a law defining the procedure for dismissing from office persons who combine the powers of a Verkhovna Rada deputy with other types of activity prohibited by law.
The law "On the Specifics of Dismissal from Office of Persons Who Combine the Powers of a People's Deputy of Ukraine with Other Types of Activity" was adopted by parliament on July 8.
This law amends Article 3 of the law "On the Status of a People's Deputy of Ukraine," which provides that a person appointed to a position in the executive branch has the right to begin performing duties in the relevant position only from the day of relinquishing deputy powers.
The law also provides that if a deputy holding concurrent positions does not voluntarily write a statement relinquishing deputy powers within 15 calendar days, such a decision is made by the President and the Cabinet of Ministers.