State Chancellery to undergo major transformation

Georgias State Chancellery will undergo a major transformation to become part of the Government administration.

An official statement released by the Prime Minister of Georgia, Irakli Garibashvili said the Chancellery will undergo "structural and functional changes of strategic direction.

The reorganization will be open and public, and based on the European model of governance, Garibashvili said.

The new administration is expected to work closely with public organisations, as well as Georgian and foreign experts. Various councils associated with the Prime Minister will be developed and further strengthened, read the announcement.

Garibashvili said the new administration would be oriented on co-ordinating and effective monitoring of Governmental structures.

"On the one hand, the Chancellery reform is caused by the constitutional changes, where the Prime Ministers power increases significantly, Garibashvili said.

"On the other hand, such a structural reorganisation is caused by the demand for greater efficiency. Therefore, the reorganisation will be focused on the introduction of modern European standards.  

Establishment of an effective, transparent and accountable governance remains a top priority, said the Prime Minister.

The State Chancellery will hold a presentation of the new structure in the near future.