**NGO’s Role in Public Decision-Making Process to Change**
The Georgian Parliament has passed a new law package. This means that non-governmental organizations (NGOs) will no longer be required to participate in the public decision-making process.
**Changes Affect 14 Laws**
The new laws affect 14 different pieces of legislation. The current rules require NGOs to take part in some decisions, such as selecting candidates for certain positions. However, this will change once the new package is enacted.
**NGO’s Role in Selecting Officials to End**
For example, the selection process for officials like the Prosecutorial Council and the Disciplinary Collegium of Judges of Common Courts will no longer involve NGOs. Similarly, NGO representatives will not be included in the selection committee for the Public Defender of Consumer Interests at the National Regulatory Authority.
**Parliament Justifies Changes**
The ruling party says that the current system does not work as intended. They argue that NGOs funded from abroad can promote foreign interests instead of serving local needs. This, they say, poses a risk to national sovereignty and transparency in democratic processes.
**Bill’s Authors Hope for Better Governance**
The authors of the bill hope that this change will lead to better governance and more effective decision-making. They believe that this will allow the Georgian people’s interests to be fully safeguarded in matters of significant importance.
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