Ankara, June 11 – New appointments to the Council of State have been officially published in the Official Gazette. The Presidential Decree, signed by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, confirmed the selection of Şükrü Doğan, former General Manager of Legal Services at the Ministry of Labor and Social Security, as a member of the Council of State.
Three New Members Join the Council of State
The appointments were made in accordance with Article 155 of the Constitution of the Republic of Turkey and Articles 8 and 9 of the Council of State Law No. 2575.
Additionally, the General Assembly Decision of the Council of Judges and Prosecutors (HSK), also published in the Official Gazette, announced two further appointments to the Council of State. Gülten Hatipoğlu, President of the Ankara Administrative Court, and Recep Yılmaz Korkmaz, President of the Istanbul Regional Administrative Court, were selected to fill vacant membership positions.
These selections were made pursuant to Articles 8 and 9, and Provisional Article 27, Paragraph 17 of the Council of State Law No. 2575, following discussions regarding the vacant posts.
The Council of State is the highest administrative court in Turkey, responsible for reviewing administrative disputes and providing advisory opinions on draft legislation. The new appointments are expected to contribute to the ongoing judicial processes and the functioning of the administrative justice system.
The appointments come at a time when the Turkish judiciary continues to undergo reforms aimed at enhancing efficiency and impartiality. The selection of experienced legal professionals like Doğan, Hatipoğlu, and Korkmaz underscores the commitment to strengthening the administrative justice system.
The Official Gazette is the official journal of the Republic of Turkey, where all legislative acts, presidential decrees, regulations, and other official announcements are published. The publication of these appointments signifies their formal entry into force.
These new members bring a wealth of experience from various branches of the legal system. Şükrü Doğan’s background in legal services within a key government ministry, along with Hatipoğlu and Korkmaz’s extensive experience as presidents of administrative courts, is expected to be valuable in their new roles.
The process of appointment to the Council of State involves rigorous evaluation and selection criteria, ensuring that only highly qualified and experienced legal professionals are chosen for these critical positions. The HSK General Assembly’s decision highlights a merit-based approach to judicial appointments.
The Council of State plays a crucial role in ensuring the legality of administrative actions and protecting citizens’ rights against potential abuses of power by the administration. The addition of these new members is anticipated to bolster the Council’s capacity to fulfill its constitutional mandate effectively.
Further details regarding the specific responsibilities and assignments of the newly appointed members within the Council of State are expected to be announced in due course.
Source: hurriyet.com.tr
