Asgat Safarov holds session of the Commission on developing state civil and municipal service in Tatarstan

On December 20 Chief of Staff of Tatarstan President’s Office Asgat Safarov held a session of the Commission on developing state civil and municipal service in Tatarstan at the Office of Tatarstan President.

To the point, the Commission is a permanent advisory body for Tatarstan President aimed at preparation of proposals relating to reformation, development and improvement of state civil and municipal service.

The discussion on increasing qualification of state and municipal employees was the main issue on the agenda. In accordance with legislation employees have to attend training courses every three years. Currently, training courses for state and municipal employees are held mainly at the specialized Higher School of State and Municipal Management at Kazan Federal University.

Director of the Higher School of State and Municipal Management Liliya Nurgatina, Tatarstan Minister of Labour, Employment and Social Protection Airat Shafigullin delivered reports at the session. Head of Zainsk municipal district Tatiana Voropaeva presented proposals on behalf of municipal employees.

Chief of Staff of Tatarstan President’s Office Asgat Safarov noted the necessity of differentiated approach to training employees, acquiring practical knowledge and intensifying estimation methods upon completion of the courses.

The planned schedule of training programmes for 2014 was also considered at the session.