Scheme for Drafting and Coordinating Regulatory Acts
STAGE 1 — DRAFTING
Developer
Lead Developer
Usually the line ministry or another central executive body. Prepares the draft text and supporting documents: explanatory note, comparative table (if needed), regulatory impact assessment (RIA) for business‑related acts, and fiscal/economic calculations if budget expenditures are expected.
Working Group
Working Group
Formed if needed; may include representatives of authorities, MPs, academics, experts, business associations, and civil‑society organisations. Helps align positions and develop a balanced draft.
Government Office for European Integration
European Integration Coordination Office
Involved when the act has an EU‑integration dimension. Verifies compliance with EU law and prepares the compliance table.
Cabinet Secretariat / Meeting of State Secretaries
Cabinet Secretariat
Checks completeness of documents and circulates the draft to all relevant bodies with deadlines. At the meeting of state secretaries the document's route and key comments are agreed.
STAGE 2 — COORDINATION & REVIEW
Ministry of Finance
Ministry of Finance
Assesses impact on state and local budgets; verifies financial/economic calculations.
Ministry of Economy
Ministry of Economy
Analyses economic feasibility and impact on economic and social development.
Ministry of Digital Transformation
Ministry of Digital Transformation
Assesses compliance with digital‑development principles.
NACP
National Agency on Corruption Prevention
Conducts anti‑corruption review and identifies corruption risks.
Line CEBs
Line Central Executive Bodies
Involved depending on topic (e.g., Ministry of Health, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Energy, etc.).
European Commission
EC
Provides recommendations/comments for EU‑law implementation; the developer must address or justify non‑consideration.
State Regulatory Service
SRS
Assesses business‑impact acts; reviews RIA and regulatory‑policy compliance.
Public Consultations
Public Consultations
Required for socially significant acts (rights/freedoms, environment, business, etc.).
Trade Unions / Employers
Trade Unions / Employers
Coordination for labour and social‑protection acts.
Associations of Local Self‑Government
Associations of LSG Bodies
Coordination for acts affecting local self‑government and regional development.
Commissioner for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Commissioner
Assesses compliance with disability rights when relevant.
Scientific Committee
Scientific Committee
Evaluates scientific aspects of acts related to science and technology.
State Language Commissioner
Commissioner for State Language
Ensures compliance with language legislation when applicable.
Ministry of Justice
Ministry of Justice
Conducts legal review (Constitution, laws, international treaties), gender‑legal and anti‑discrimination review.
Government Committees
Government Committees
Resolve disagreements among authorities; adopt final positions with substantial comments.
Cabinet Secretariat
Cabinet Secretariat
Ensures compliance with procedures: availability of approvals, public consultations, completeness of documents, and correctness of interagency coordination.
STAGE 3 — DECISION
Cabinet Meeting
Cabinet Meeting
Final consideration; the developer presents the draft; ministers vote.
Prime Minister’s Signature
Prime Minister’s Signature
Signs resolutions/ordinances; if a draft law, it is submitted to Parliament.
Publication / Parliament
Publication
Published on the government portal; enters into force or is submitted to the Verkhovna Rada.