KINGDOM OF CAMBODIA

Nation – Religion – King

 

The Royal Government

26/ANKr/BK

ANUKRET on

 

The Restructuring of Function and Roles and the Creation of Jurists Group and Department of ASEAN and International Cooperation of the Ministry of Tourism

 

 

-          Having seen the Constitution of the Kingdom of Cambodia,

-          Having seen Kret NS/RKT/1198/72, dated November 30, 1998 regarding the Establishment of the Royal Government of Cambodia,

-          Having seen Kram 02/NS/94, dated July 20, 1994, promulgating the Law on the Organization and Functioning of the Council of Ministers,

-          Having seen Kram NS/RKM/0196/15, dated January 24, 1996 on the Creation of the Ministry of Tourism,

-          Having seen Anukret 34/ANK/BK, dated August 5, 1997 regarding the Organization and Functioning of Ministry of Tourism,

-          Pursuant to the request of Minister of Tourism,

 

HEREBY DECIDES

 

CHAPTER 1: Redefining of function and role

Article 1:

To amend Sub-paragraph 11 of Article 3 of Anukret 34/ANKr/BK of August 5, 1997 on the Organization and Functioning of the Ministry of Tourism, the Ministry of Tourism shall have the following functions and roles in issuance of tourism licenses to:

-          Tourism companies, tourism agencies, tourist transport operators, tourist guides, hotels, guest houses, tourist sites and sports tourism sites; and

-          Restaurants, bars, karaoke establishments, discotheques, clubs, massage and other businesses and services which are devoted to providing services for tourists.

 

CHAPTER 2: Group of Jurists

Article 2:

To create a group of jurists in the Ministry of Tourism with the following functions and roles:

-         To conduct research and cooperate with relevant institutions to prepare draft laws, royal decrees, Anukret, Prakas, Circulars, and regulations related to tourism; and

-         To study/research and review draft contracts related to tourism in the Kingdom of Cambodia.

 

Article 3:

A group of jurists shall be headed by one group leader and composed of a number of members who are serving in the existing cadre.

 

Article 4:

A leader of the group of jurists shall enjoy the status and immunity equivalent to chief of department.  The leader of the group of jurists shall have the role in leadership and organization for the implementation of the functions and roles as stated in Article 2 of this Anukret.

 

CHAPTER 3: ASEAN and International Cooperation Department

 

Article 5:

To transform the International Cooperation Office under the Department of Development Plan of the General Department of Tourism into Department of International Cooperation of the General Department of Tourism with the following functions and roles:

-          To study and design tourism development policies and strategies which fall into the scope of works relevant to ASEAN;

-          To implement international cooperation activities;

-          To conduct tourism cooperation with the organizations, associations, and international institutions which fall into international and ASEAN's scope of works;

-          To compile, draft and prepare signing ceremonies for agreements, memoranda, minutes between the Ministry of Tourism of the Kingdom of Cambodia and regional tourism institutions and countries in the world;

-          To establish relationships with embassies and ministries for international affairs; and

-          To cooperate in the organization of meetings, seminars, and other ceremonies for ministerial leadership.

 

Article 6:

The Department of ASEAN and International Cooperation shall be headed by one director and assisted by a number of assistants if necessary.

 

Article 7:

Prakas of the Minister of Tourism shall determine the organization of functions, roles and the functioning of each office subject to the group of jurists and Department of ASEAN and International Cooperation.

 

CHAPTER 4: Final Provisions

Article 8:

Any provision that is contrary to this Anukret shall be null and void.

 

Article 9:

The Minister in charge of the Council of Ministers, the Minister of Tourism, Minister of Economy and Finance, Secretary of State for Public Function, the Co-Ministers, all Ministers and Secretaries of State of relevant institutions shall effectively implement this Anukret from the date of signature herein.

 

 

 

Phnom Penh, May 3, 2000

 

Prime Minister: Hun Sen