Tetiana Khutor has been appointed Secretary of the First Certification of the Economic Security Bureau of Ukraine

Tetiana Khutor, Head of the Institute of Legislative Ideas, has been elected Secretary of the First Certification Commission of the Economic Security Bureau of Ukraine (ESBU). The members of the commission unanimously supported her candidacy during the first inaugural meeting, which took place on February 5.

The ESBU Certification Commission is a special body established to ensure an objective, independent, and transparent process for evaluating Bureau staff, including assessing their integrity, professional competence, and compliance with their positions.Certification is an important part of the ESBU reform aimed at improving the quality and transparency of staff performance and strengthening public trust in the institution.

In total, two certification commissions have been established, each consisting of 12 members. Six members are appointed by the Director of the ESBU, and six are nominated by international or foreign organizations that support Ukraine’s reforms, particularly in the areas of anti-corruption and law enforcement reform. These include the EU Delegation to Ukraine, the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the U.S. Embassy, and the EU Advisory Mission (EUAM) Ukraine. The commissions include leading international experts, lawyers, human rights defenders, representatives of anti-corruption non-governmental organizations, and the business community.

At the first stage, the commission will conduct certification of heads and deputy heads of departments of the central office and territorial units of the ESBU. The second stage will cover all other Bureau employees. The overall duration of the certification process will not exceed 18 months from the date of appointment of the ESBU Director.