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Law No.5902 on the establishment and duties of the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority.

Country/Territory
Türkiye
Document type
Legislation
Date
2009
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Gazette No: 27261, 17 June 2009.
Subject
Environment gen.
Keyword
Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Hazards Early warning system EIA Governance Institution Research
Geographical area
Asia, Black Sea, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Mediterranean, Middle East, Western Asia
Entry into force notes
This Law enters into force on the day it is published in the Official Journal.
Abstract

This Law provides for the establishment of the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) under the Prime Ministry, aiming at the efficient management and governance of disasters and emergency services and civil defense. The Law sets forth the rules and procedures of the duties, responsibilities and authorities of AFAD.

Full text
Turkish
Website
www.resmigazete.gov.tr

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