LAW Nº07/2017 OF 03/02/2017 ESTABLISHING RWANDA MINES, PETROLEUM AND GAS BOARD AND DETERMINING ITS MISSION, ORGANISATION AND FUNCTIONING
This article creates the Rwanda Mines, Petroleum and Gas Board and states that the law sets out its mission, organisation, and functioning.
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This article creates the Rwanda Mines, Petroleum and Gas Board and states that the law sets out its mission, organisation, and functioning. The Board has legal personality and administrative and financial autonomy, and it is governed by the relevant laws. The Board is classified as a non-commercial public institution. The Board’s head office is in Kigali City, and it may be moved elsewhere in Rwanda when necessary. It may also open branches elsewhere in the country if necessary and approved by a Prime Minister’s Order. The Board must carry out and oversee mining, petroleum, and gas policy, research, exploration, coordination, advice, inspection, valuation support, and cooperation tasks.
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Icyo iri tegeko rigamije
AI-assisted research summary: This article creates the Rwanda Mines, Petroleum and Gas Board and states that the law sets out its mission, organisation, and functioning.
Ingingo ya mbere: Icyo iri tegeko rigamije Article One: Purpose of this Law Article premier: Objet de la présente loi Ingingo ya mbere: Icyo iri tegeko rigamije Article One: Purpose of this Law Article premier: Objet de la présente loi Iri tegeko rishyiraho Ikigo gishinzwe mine, peteroli na gazi mu Rwanda cyitwa “Ikigo” mu ngingo zikurikira. Rigena kandi inshingano, imiterere n’imikorere byacyo. This Law establishes Rwanda Mines, Petroleum and Gas Board hereinafter referred to as “the Board”. It also determines its mission, organisation and functioning. La présente loi porte création de l’Office Rwandais des Mines, du Pétrole et du Gaz, ci-après dénommé « l’Office». Elle détermine également ses missions, son organisation et son fonctionnement. - 2 Verify source ↗
Ubuzimagatozi n’ubwisanzure
AI-assisted research summary: The Board has legal personality and administrative and financial autonomy, and it is governed by the relevant laws.
Ingingo ya 2: Ubuzimagatozi n’ubwisanzure Article 2: Legal personality and autonomy Article 2: Personnalité juridique et autonomie Ingingo ya 2: Ubuzimagatozi n’ubwisanzure Article 2: Legal personality and autonomy Article 2: Personnalité juridique et autonomie gifite ubuzimagatozi, Ikigo ubwigenge n’ubwisanzure mu miyoborere, mu micungire y’umutungo n’abakozi byacyo. Gicungwa kandi hakurikijwe amategeko abigenga. The Board has legal personality and enjoys administrative and financial autonomy and is governed in accordance with relevant laws. L’Office est doté d’une personnalité juridique et jouit d’une autonomie administrative et financière et est géré conformément à la législation en la matière. - 3 Verify source ↗
Icyiciro Ikigo giherereyemo
AI-assisted research summary: The Board is classified as a non-commercial public institution.
Ingingo ya 3: Icyiciro Ikigo giherereyemo Article 3: Category of the Board Article 3: Catégorie de l’Office Ingingo ya 3: Icyiciro Ikigo giherereyemo Article 3: Category of the Board Article 3: Catégorie de l’Office Ikigo kiri mu cyiciro cy’ibigo bya Leta bikora imirimo itari iy’ubucuruzi. The Board falls within the category of non- commercial public institutions. L’Office rentre dans la catégorie des établissements publics à caractère non commercial. - 4 Verify source ↗
Icyicaro cy’Ikigo
AI-assisted research summary: The Board’s head office is in Kigali City, and it may be moved elsewhere in Rwanda when necessary. It may also open branches elsewhere in the country if necessary and approved by a Prime Minister’s Order.
Ingingo ya 4: Icyicaro cy’Ikigo Article 4: Head office of the Board Article 4: Siège de l’Office UMUTWE WA II: INSHINGANO Z’IKIGO CHAPTER II: MISSION OF THE BOARD CHAPITRE II: MISSIONS DE L’OFFICE Ingingo ya 4: Icyicaro cy’Ikigo Article 4: Head office of the Board Article 4: Siège de l’Office Icyicaro cy’Ikigo kiri mu Mujyi wa Kigali, Umurwa Mukuru wa Repubulika y’u Rwanda. Gishobora kwimurirwa ahandi hose mu Rwanda igihe bibaye ngombwa. The head office of the Board is located in Kigali City, the Capital of the Republic of Rwanda. It may be relocated elsewhere on the Rwandan territory when considered necessary. Le siège de l’Office est établi dans la Ville de Kigali, Capitale de la République du Rwanda. Il peut, en cas de besoin, être transféré en tout autre lieu du territoire du Rwanda. Ikigo gishobora kugira amashami ahandi hose mu gihugu bibaye ngombwa byemejwe n’Iteka rya Minisitiri w’Intebe. The Board may, when considered necessary and upon approval by a Prime Minister’s Order, have branches elsewhere in the country. L’Office peut, en cas de besoin et sur approbation d’un arrêté du Premier Ministre, établir des branches en tout autre lieu du territoire national. 61 Official Gazette nº Special of 03/02/2017 UMUTWE WA II: INSHINGANO Z’IKIGO CHAPTER II: MISSION OF THE BOARD CHAPITRE II: MISSIONS DE L’OFFICE - 5 Verify source ↗
Inshingano z’Ikigo
AI-assisted research summary: The Board must carry out and oversee mining, petroleum, and gas policy, research, exploration, coordination, advice, inspection, valuation support, and cooperation tasks.
Ingingo ya 5: Inshingano z’Ikigo Article 5: Mission of the Board Article 5: Missions de l’Office UMUTWE WA III: URWEGO RUREBERERA IKIGO N’AMASEZERANO Y’IMIHIGO CHAPTER III: SUPERVISING ORGAN OF THE PERFORMANCE CONTRACT BOARD AND CHAPITRE III: ORGANE DE TUTELLE DE L’OFFICE DE PERFORMANCE CONTRAT ET Ingingo ya 5: Inshingano z’Ikigo Article 5: Mission of the Board Article 5: Missions de l’Office Ikigo gifite inshingano z’ingenzi zikurikira: The Board has the following main mission: L’Office a les missions principales suivantes: 1° gushyira mu bikorwa politiki, amategeko n’ingamba bya Leta byerekeranye na mine, peteroli na gazi; 1° to implement national policies, laws and strategies related to mines, petroleum and gas; 1° mettre en œuvre les politiques, les lois et les stratégies nationales relatives aux mines, pétrole et gaz; 2° kugira inama Guverinoma mu bijyanye na mine, peteroli na gazi; 2° to advise the Government on issues related to mines, petroleum and gas; 2° conseiller le Gouvernement en matière de mines, de pétrole et de gaz; 3° kugenzura no guhuza ishyirwa mu bikorwa by’ingamba zijyanye na mine, peteroli na gazi; 3° to monitor the implementation of strategies related to mines, petroleum and gas; coordinate and 3° assurer le suivi et la coordination de l’exécution des stratégies relatives aux mines, pétrole et gaz; 4° gukora ubushakashatsi mu bya jewoloji, mine, peteroli na Gazi no kumenyekanisha ibyabuvuyemo; 4° to conduct research in geology, mining, petroleum and gas and disseminate research findings; 4° mener des recherches dans le domaine de la géologie, des mines et du pétrole et disséminer les résultats de ces recherches; 5° gukora ibikorwa byo gushakisha umutungo wa mine, peteroli na gazi mu Gihugu; 5° to carry out mineral, petroleum and gas resources exploration operations in the country; 5° effectuer les opérations d’exploration des ressources minières, de pétrole et de gaz dans le pays; 6° gutanga inama ku ishyirwaho ry’ibipimo ngenderwaho n’amabwiriza mu bijyanye na mine, peteroli na gazi; 7° gukurikiranira hafi no kugenzura inzego za Leta zikora ubucukuzi, ubucuruzi n’inyongeragaciro z’ibicukurwa; iz’abikorera cyangwa 8° gufasha Leta kugena agaciro k’inganzo za mine na kariyeri; 6° to provide advice on the establishment of in mining, regulations standards and petroleum and gas; 7° to supervise and monitor public or private entities conducting mining, trade and value addition of minerals operations; 8° to assist the Government in valuing mining and quarry concessions; 62 6° fournir des conseils sur l’établissement des standards et règlements en rapport avec les mines, pétrole et gaz; 7° assurer le suivi et l’inspection des entités publiques et privées effectuant les travaux d’exploitation minière, de commerce et de transformation de produits miniers; 8° aider l’Etat dans l’établissement de la valeur des concessions minières et de carrière; 9° gushyikirana no gukorana n’ibindi bigo mu rwego rwego no mu mpuzamahanga bihuje inshingano. rw’akarere Official Gazette nº Special of 03/02/2017 9° to cooperate and collaborate with other institutions regional and international carrying out similar mission. UMUTWE WA III: URWEGO RUREBERERA IKIGO N’AMASEZERANO Y’IMIHIGO CHAPTER III: SUPERVISING ORGAN OF THE PERFORMANCE CONTRACT BOARD AND 9° coopérer et collaborer avec d’autres institutions et international ayant les missions similaires. régional niveau au CHAPITRE III: ORGANE DE TUTELLE DE L’OFFICE DE PERFORMANCE CONTRAT ET - 6 Verify source ↗
Urwego rureberera Ikigo
AI-assisted research summary: The supervising organ of the Board is set by an Order of the Prime Minister.
Ingingo ya 6: Urwego rureberera Ikigo Article 6: Supervising organ of the Board Article 6: Organe de tutelle de l’Office Ingingo ya 6: Urwego rureberera Ikigo Article 6: Supervising organ of the Board Article 6: Organe de tutelle de l’Office Urwego rureberera Ikigo rugenwa n’Iteka rya Minisitiri w’Intebe. The supervising organ of the Board is determined by an Order of the Prime Minister. L’organe de tutelle de l’Office est déterminé par arrêté du Premier Ministre. - 7 Verify source ↗
Amasezerano y’imihigo
AI-assisted research summary: The Board operates on the basis of a performance contract.
Ingingo ya 7: Amasezerano y’imihigo Article 7: Performance contract Article 7: Contrat de performance IV: UMUTWE N’IMIKORERE BY’IKIGO WA IMITERERE CHAPTER FUNCTIONING OF THE BOARD IV: ORGANISATION AND CHAPITRE FONCTIONNEMENT DE L’OFFICE IV: ORGANISATION ET 56 Official Gazette nº Special of 03/02/2017 Ingingo ya 7: Amasezerano y’imihigo Article 7: Performance contract Article 7: Contrat de performance Ikigo gikorera ku masezerano y’imihigo. The Board operates on the basis of performance contract. L’Office fonctionne sur base d’un contrat de performance. Uburyo Ikigo gihiga n’uburyo bwo gusuzuma imikorere yacyo bigenwa n’amategeko abigenga. Modalities for the conclusion and evaluation of performance contract of the Board are determined by relevant laws. Les modalités de conclusion et d’évaluation de contrat de performance de l’Office sont déterminées par les lois en la matière. UMUTWE IV: N’IMIKORERE BY’IKIGO WA IMITERERE CHAPTER FUNCTIONING OF THE BOARD IV: ORGANISATION AND CHAPITRE FONCTIONNEMENT DE L’OFFICE IV: ORGANISATION ET - 8 Verify source ↗
Inzego z’ubuyobozi z’Ikigo
AI-assisted research summary: The Board is made up of two management organs: the Board of Directors and the Executive Organ.
Ingingo ya 8: Inzego z’ubuyobozi z’Ikigo Article 8: Management organs of the Board Article 8: Organes de direction de l’Office Icyiciro cya mbere: Inama y’Ubuyobozi Section One: Board of Directors Section première: Conseil d’Administration Ingingo ya 8: Inzego z’ubuyobozi z’Ikigo Article 8: Management organs of the Board Article 8: Organes de direction de l’Office Ikigo kigizwe n’inzego z’ubuyobozi ebyiri (2) zikurikira: The Board is comprised of the following two (2) management organs: L’Office est composé de deux (2) organes de direction suivants: 1. Inama y’Ubuyobozi; 1. the Board of Directors; 1. le Conseil d’Administration; 2. Urwego Nshingwabikorwa. 2. the Executive Organ. 2. l’Organe Exécutif. 63 Icyiciro cya mbere: Inama y’Ubuyobozi Section One: Board of Directors Section première: Conseil d’Administration Official Gazette nº Special of 03/02/2017 - 9 Verify source ↗
Abagize Inama y’Ubuyobozi
AI-assisted research summary: The Board of Directors must have seven members, including a Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson, and at least 30% must be women.
Ingingo ya 9: Abagize Inama y’Ubuyobozi Article 9: Composition of the Board of Directors Article d’Administration 9: Composition du Conseil Ingingo ya y’Ubuyobozi 10: Ububasha bw’Inama Ingingo ya 9: Abagize Inama y’Ubuyobozi Article 9: Composition of the Board of Directors Article d’Administration 9: Composition du Conseil Inama y’Ubuyobozi igizwe n’abantu barindwi (7) bashyirwaho n’Iteka rya Perezida, barimo Perezida na Visi Perezida bayo. The Board of Directors of the Board is composed of seven (7) members appointed by a Presidential Order, including the Chairperson and the Deputy Chairperson. Le Conseil d’Administration de l’Office est composé de sept (7) membres nommés par arrêté présidentiel dont le Président et le Vice-Président. Inama batoranywa Abagize hakurikijwe ubushishozi, ubushobozi n’ubuzobere byabo. y’Ubuyobozi Members of the Board of Directors are selected on the basis of their wisdom, competence and expertise. Les membres du Conseil d’Administration sont choisis sur base de leur sagesse, leur compétence et de leur expertise. Nibura mirongo itatu ku ijana (30%) by’abagize Inama y’Ubuyobozi bagomba kuba ari abagore. At least thirty percent (30%) of members of the Board of Directors must be females. Au moins trente pour cent (30%) des membres du Conseil d’Administration doivent être de sexe féminin. Igihe abagize Inama y’Ubuyobozi bamara ku mirimo yabo n’uko basimburwa bigenwa n’Iteka rya Perezida. The term of office of members of the Board of Directors as well as replacement are determined by a Presidential Order. their La durée du mandat des membres du Conseil d’Administration ainsi que leur remplacement sont déterminés par arrêté présidentiel. Ingingo ya y’Ubuyobozi 10: Ububasha bw’Inama - 10 Verify source ↗
Powers of the Board of Directors
AI-assisted research summary: The Board of Directors has absolute power to make decisions on administration, human resources, and property for the Board.
Article 10: Powers of the Board of Directors Article d’Administration 10: Pouvoirs du Conseil Article 10: Powers of the Board of Directors Inama y’Ubuyobozi y’Ikigo ni rwo rwego rukuru mu miyoborere no gufata ibyemezo. Ifite ububasha busesuye bwo gufata ibyemezo mu byerekeye ubuyobozi, abakozi n’umutungo by’Ikigo kugira ngo ishobore kugera ku nshingano zayo. The Board of Directors of the Board is the supreme management and decision-making organ. It has absolute power to make decisions regarding administration, human resources and property of the Board in order to fulfil its mission. Article d’Administration 10: Pouvoirs du Conseil Le Conseil d’Administration de l’Office est l’organe suprême de direction et de prise de décisions. Il a le pouvoir absolu de prendre les décisions en ce qui concerne l’administration, les ressources humaines et le patrimoine de l’Office pour s’acquitter de sa mission. 64 Official Gazette nº Special of 03/02/2017 - 11 Verify source ↗
Inshingano z’Inama y’Ubuyobozi
AI-assisted research summary: The Board of Directors has several responsibilities, including overseeing the executive organ, approving plans and budgets, reviewing reports, and submitting periodic activity reports to the supervising organ.
Ingingo ya 11: Inshingano z’Inama y’Ubuyobozi Article 11: Responsibilities of the Board of Directors Article d’Administration 11: Attributions du Conseil Ingingo ya 11: Inshingano z’Inama y’Ubuyobozi Article 11: Responsibilities of the Board of Directors Inshingano z’ingenzi z’Inama y’Ubuyobozi y’Ikigo ni izi zikurikira: The main responsibilities of Board of Directors of the Board are the following: Article d’Administration 11: Attributions du Conseil principales Les d’Administration de l’Office sont les suivantes: attributions du Conseil 1. gukurikirana imikorere y’Urwego Nshingwabikorwa rw’Ikigo no gutanga umurongo ngenderwaho ugomba gukurikizwa n’Urwego Nshingwabikorwa mu kuzuza inshingano zarwo; 1. to oversee the functioning of the Executive Organ of the Board and provide strategic guidance to be followed by the Executive Organ in fulfilment of its responsibilities; 1. superviser le fonctionnement de l’Organe Exécutif de l’Office et fournir une orientation stratégique devant être suivie par l’Organe Exécutif dans l’accomplissement de ses attributions; 2. kwemeza gahunda y’ibikorwa y’igihe kirekire n’iteganyabikorwa giciriritse n’iry’igihe gito by’Ikigo hamwe na raporo zijyana nabyo; ry’igihe 2. the to approve long-term strategic plan, medium and short term action plan of the Board and related reports; 2. approuver le plan stratégique à long terme, le plan d'action à moyen et court terme de l’Office et les rapports y relatifs; 3. gusinyana amasezerano y’imihigo n’urwego rureberera Ikigo no gukurikirana ishyirwa mu bikorwa ryayo; 3. to conclude a performance contract with the supervising organ of the Board and make follow up of its execution; 3. conclure un contrat de performance avec l’organe de tutelle de l’Office et faire le suivi de son exécution; 4. kwemeza amategeko ngengamikorere y’Ikigo; 4. to approve the Internal Rules and regulations of the Board; 4. approuver le Règlement d’Ordre Intérieur de l’Office; 5. kwemeza imbanzirizamushinga y’ingengo y’imari y’Ikigo no gukurikirana ikoreshwa ry’ingengo y’imari n’ishyirwa mu bikorwa ryayo; 5. to approve the draft budget proposal of the Board and to monitor the use of budget and its execution; 5. approuver l’avant-projet de budget de l’Office et assurer le suivi de l’utilisation et de l'exécution du budget; 6. kwemeza raporo y’ibikorwa n’imikoreshereze 6. y’umutungo y’umwaka urangiye; to approve the report on activities and use of property for the previous year; 6. approuver le rapport d’activités et d’utilisation du patrimoine de l’année précédente; 7. kwemeza umushinga w’imiterere y’inzego 7. z’imirimo z’Ikigo; to approve the draft organizational structure of the Board; 65 7. approuver le organisationnelle de l’Office; projet du structure Official Gazette nº Special of 03/02/2017 8. gusuzuma imikorere y’Ikigo hakurikijwe 8. gahunda y’ibikorwa n’ingengo y’imari; to evaluate the functioning of the Board on the basis of the action plan and budget; 8. évaluer le fonctionnement de l’Office sur base du plan d’action et du budget; 9. gutanga raporo y’ibikorwa bya buri gihembwe n’iy’umwaka ku rwego rureberera Ikigo; 9. to submit quarterly and annual activity reports to the supervising organ of the Board; 10. gufata ibyemezo ku bibazo byose bikomeye 10. to take decisions on all critical matters falling biri mu nshingano z’Ikigo. under the mission of the Board. 9. soumettre le rapport d’activités trimestriel et annuel à l’organe de tutelle de l’Office; 10. prendre les décisions sur tous les sujets cruciaux relevant de la mission de l’Office. - 12 Verify source ↗
Inshingano za Perezida w’Inama
AI-assisted research summary: The Chairperson of the Board of Directors must lead board work, convene and preside over meetings, submit minutes and reports, sign the performance contract, follow up on resolutions, and do other assigned duties within the Board’s responsibilities.
Ingingo ya 12: Inshingano za Perezida w’Inama y’Ubuyobozi Article 12: Responsibilities of the Chairperson of the Board of Directors Article 12: Attributions du Président du Conseil d’Administration Ingingo ya 12: Inshingano za Perezida w’Inama y’Ubuyobozi Article 12: Responsibilities of the Chairperson of the Board of Directors Article 12: Attributions du Président du Conseil d’Administration Perezida w’Inama y’Ubuyobozi afite inshingano zikurikira: The Chairperson of the Board of Directors has the following responsibilities: Le Président du Conseil d’Administration a les attributions suivantes: 1. kuyobora Inama y’Ubuyobozi no guhuza 1. ibikorwa byayo; lead to coordinate its activities; the Board of Directors and 1. diriger le Conseil d’Administration et coordonner ses activités; 2. gutumiza no kuyobora inama z’Inama 2. y’Ubuyobozi; to convene and preside over meetings of the Board of Directors; 2. convoquer et présider les réunions du Conseil d'Administration; 3. gushyikiriza inyandikomvugo z’inama y’Inama y’Ubuyobozi y’Ikigo urwego rukireberera; 4. gushyira umukono ku masezerano y’imihigo hagati y’Inama y’Ubuyobozi n’urwego rureberera Ikigo; 3. 4. to submit minutes of meetings of the Board of Directors of the Board to its supervising organ; 3. soumettre les procès-verbaux de réunions du Conseil d’Administration de l’Office à son organe de tutelle; to sign the performance contract between the Board of Directors and the supervising organ of the Board; 4. signer le contrat de performance entre le Conseil d'Administration et l'organe de tutelle de l’Office; 5. gushyikiriza raporo z’Ikigo zemejwe 5. n’Inama y’Ubuyobozi inzego zibigenewe; to submit reports of the Board adopted by the Board of Directors to relevant organs; 5. soumettre aux organes compétents les rapports le Conseil adoptés par de l’Office d’Administration; 6. gukurikirana ishyirwa mu bikorwa ry’ibyemezo by’Inama y’Ubuyobozi; 6. follow-up to the resolutions of the Board of Directors; implementation of 6. faire le suivi de la mise en œuvre des résolutions du Conseil d’Administration; 66 7. gukora indi mirimo yasabwa n’Inama y’Ubuyobozi iri mu nshingano zayo. Official Gazette nº Special of 03/02/2017 7. responsibilities of to perform any other duties falling within the the Board of Directors as may be assigned to him/her by the Board of Directors. 7. effectuer toute autre tâche relevant des attributions du Conseil d’Administration que ce dernier peut lui confier. - 13 Verify source ↗
Inshingano za Visi Perezida
AI-assisted research summary: The Deputy Chairperson of the Board of Directors must assist the Chairperson and stand in when the Chairperson is absent.
Ingingo ya 13: Inshingano za Visi Perezida w’Inama y’Ubuyobozi Article 13: Responsibilities of the Deputy Chairperson of the Board of Directors Article 13: Attributions du Vice-Président du Conseil d'Administration Ingingo ya 13: Inshingano za Visi Perezida w’Inama y’Ubuyobozi Article 13: Responsibilities of the Deputy Chairperson of the Board of Directors Article 13: Attributions du Vice-Président du Conseil d'Administration Visi Perezida w’Inama y’Ubuyobozi inshingano zikurikira: afite The Deputy Chairperson has responsibilities: the following Le Vice-Président a les attributions suivantes: 1. kunganira Perezida no kumusimbura igihe 1. cyose adahari; to assist the Chairperson and deputize for him/her in case of his/her absence; 1. assister le Président et le remplacer en cas d’absence; 2. gukora indi mirimo yose yasabwa n’Inama 2. y’Ubuyobozi iri mu nshingano zayo. responsibilities of to perform any other duties falling within the the Board of Directors as may be assigned to him/her by the Board of Directors. 2. effectuer toute autre tâche relevant des attributions du Conseil d’Administration que ce dernier peut lui confier. - 14 Verify source ↗
Ibitabangikanywa no kuba mu
AI-assisted research summary: Board members may not do paid work within the Board or bid for the Board’s tenders.
Ingingo ya 14: Ibitabangikanywa no kuba mu bagize Inama y’Ubuyobozi Article 14: Incompatibilities with membership of the Board of Directors Article 14: Incompatibilités avec la qualité de membre du Conseil d’Administration Ingingo ya 14: Ibitabangikanywa no kuba mu bagize Inama y’Ubuyobozi Article 14: Incompatibilities with membership of the Board of Directors Article 14: Incompatibilités avec la qualité de membre du Conseil d’Administration Abagize Inama y’Ubuyobozi ntibemerewe gukora umurimo ugenerwa igihembo mu Kigo. Members of the Board of Directors are not allowed to perform any remunerated activity within the Board. Les membres du Conseil d’Administration ne sont pas autorisés à exercer une activité rémunérée au sein de l’Office. Abagize Inama y’Ubuyobozi ntibemerewe kandi, haba ku giti cyabo cyangwa ibigo bafitemo imigabane gupiganira amasoko atangwa n’Ikigo. Members of the Board of Directors are also not allowed, whether individually or through companies in which they hold shares, to bid for tenders of the Board. Les membres du Conseil d’Administration ne sont non plus autorisés, soit individuellement ou par le biais des sociétés dont ils sont actionnaires, de soumissionner aux marchés de l’Office. 67 Official Gazette nº Special of 03/02/2017 - 15 Verify source ↗
Impamvu zituma ugize Inama
AI-assisted research summary: A Board of Directors member loses membership for listed reasons, and the competent authority appoints a substitute if the member leaves before the term ends.
Ingingo ya 15: Impamvu zituma ugize Inama y’Ubuyobozi avanwa muri uwo mwanya n’uko asimburwa Article 15: Reasons for loss of membership in the Board of Directors and modalities for replacement Article 15: Causes de perte de la qualité de membre au Conseil d’Administration et modalités de remplacement Ingingo ya 15: Impamvu zituma ugize Inama y’Ubuyobozi avanwa muri uwo mwanya n’uko asimburwa Article 15: Reasons for loss of membership in the Board of Directors and modalities for replacement Article 15: Causes de perte de la qualité de membre au Conseil d’Administration et modalités de remplacement Ugize Inama y’Ubuyobozi ava muri uwo mwanya iyo: A member of the Board of Directors loses membership if: Un membre du Conseil d’Administration cesse d’être membre si: 1. manda irangiye; 1. his/her term of office expires; 1. son mandat expire; 2. yeguye akoresheje inyandiko; 2. he/she resigns in writing; 2. il démissionne par écrit; 3. atagishoboye gukora imirimo ye kubera ubumuga bw’umubiri cyangwa uburwayi bwo mu mutwe, byemejwe n’akanama k’abaganga batatu (3) bemewe na Leta; 3. he/she is no longer able to perform his/her duties due to the physical or mental disability certified by a committee of three (3) authorized medical doctors; 4. akatiwe burundu igihano cy’igifungo kingana cyangwa kirengeje amezi atandatu (6); 4. he/she is definitively sentenced to a term of imprisonment equal to or exceeding six (6) months; 5. asibye inama inshuro eshatu (3) zikurikirana nta mpamvu zifite ishingiro; 5. he/she is absent from meetings for three (3) consecutive times without valid reasons; 6. agaragaje imyitwarire yose yamutesha agaciro cyangwa yatesha agaciro umurimo akora cyangwa urwego arimo; 6. he/she manifests any behaviours likely to compromise his/her dignity, that of his/her work or his/her position; 3. 4. 5. 6. il n’est plus en mesure de remplir ses fonctions pour cause d’incapacité physique ou mentale constatée par une commission de trois (3) médecins agréés; il est définitivement condamné à une peine d’emprisonnement égale ou supérieure à six (6) mois; il s’absente à trois (3) réunions consécutives sans raisons valables; il manifeste tout comportement susceptible de compromettre sa dignité, celle de sa fonction ou celle de son rang; 7. abangamira inyungu z’Ikigo; 7. he/she jeopardizes the interests of the 7. il compromet les intérêts de l’Office; Board; 8. ahamwe n’icyaha cya jenoside cyangwa icyaha 8. he/she is convicted of the crime of genocide 8. cy’ingengabitekerezo ya jenoside; or genocide ideology; il est reconnu coupable du crime de génocide ou d’idéologie du génocide; 9. atacyujuje impamvu zashingiweho ashyirwa muri uwo mwanya; 9. he/she no longer fulfils the requirements time of his/her the at considered appointment; 9. il ne remplit plus les conditions pour lesquelles il avait été nommé ; 68 10. apfuye. 10. he/she dies. 10. il décède. Official Gazette nº Special of 03/02/2017 Iyo umwe mu bagize Inama y’Ubuyobozi avuye mu mirimo ye mbere y’uko manda ye irangira, urwego rubifitiye ububasha rushyiraho umusimbura, akarangiza manda y’uwo asimbuye. In case a member of the Board of Directors leaves his/her duties before the expiration of his/her term of office, the competent authority appoints his/her substitute to complete the remainder of his/her term of office. Lorsqu’un membre du Conseil d’Administration perd la qualité de membre avant l’expiration de son mandat, son remplaçant pour terminer le reste de son mandat. compétente nomme l’autorité - 16 Verify source ↗
Itumizwa n’iterana ry’inama
AI-assisted research summary: The Board of Directors must meet quarterly and as needed, with written notice rules, quorum requirements, and internal decision-making procedures.
Ingingo ya 16: Itumizwa n’iterana ry’inama y’Inama y’Ubuyobozi n’ifatwa ry’ibyemezo Article 16: Convening and holding of a meeting of the Board of Directors and decision-making Article 16: Convocation et tenue de la réunion du Conseil d’Administration et prise de décisions Ingingo ya 16: Itumizwa n’iterana ry’inama y’Inama y’Ubuyobozi n’ifatwa ry’ibyemezo Article 16: Convening and holding of a meeting of the Board of Directors and decision-making Article 16: Convocation et tenue de la réunion du Conseil d’Administration et prise de décisions Inama y’Inama y’Ubuyobozi iterana rimwe mu gihembwe n’igihe cyose bibaye ngombwa itumijwe na Perezida wayo, cyangwa Visi Perezida igihe Perezida adahari, babyibwirije cyangwa bisabwe mu nyandiko nibura na kimwe cya gatatu (1/3) cy’abayigize. The meeting of the Board of Directors is held once a quarter and whenever necessary upon invitation by its Chairperson or, in his/her absence, by its Deputy Chairperson at their own initiative or at the request in writing of at least one third (1/3) of its members. La réunion du Conseil d’Administration se tient une fois par trimestre et chaque fois que de besoin, sur convocation de son Président ou, en cas d’absence, sur celle de son Vice-Président, de leur propre initiative ou à la demande écrite par un tiers (1/3) au moins de ses membres. Ubutumire bukorwa mu nyandiko ishyikirizwa abagize Inama y’Ubuyobozi hasigaye nibura iminsi cumi n’itanu (15) ngo inama iterane. The invitation is submitted in writing to the members of the Board of Directors at least fifteen (15) days before the date of the meeting. L’invitation est adressée par écrit aux membres du Conseil d’Administration au moins quinze (15) jours avant la tenue de la réunion. Icyakora, inama idasanzwe itumizwa mu nyandiko hasigaye nibura iminsi itatu (3) y’akazi kugira ngo iterane. However, an extraordinary meeting is convened in writing at least three (3) working days before the date of the meeting. Toutefois, une réunion extraordinaire est convoquée par écrit au moins trois (3) jours ouvrables avant la tenue de la réunion. Mu byigwa n’Inama y’Ubuyobozi mu gihembwe cya mbere cy’umwaka, harimo kwemeza raporo y’imari n’iy’ibikorwa by’umwaka urangiye. Among items to be considered by the Board of Directors in the first quarter of the year include the approval of the financial and activity reports of the previous year. Parmi les points à examiner par le Conseil d’Administration au cours du premier trimestre, figure financier et l’approbation du d’activités de l’année précédente. rapport Buri gihembwe kandi, Inama y’Ubuyobozi igomba n’iy’ibikorwa gusuzuma kirangiye byerekeranye igashyikirizwa urwego rureberera Ikigo. y’imari n’igihembwe raporo In every quarter, the Board of Directors must also examine the financial and activity reports relating to the previous quarter to be transmitted to the supervising organ of the Board. Chaque trimestre, le Conseil d’Administration doit également examiner les rapports financiers et celui d’activités relatifs au trimestre précédent et les transmet à l’organe de tutelle de l’Office. 69 Official Gazette nº Special of 03/02/2017 Umubare wa ngombwa kugira ngo inama y’Inama y’Ubuyobozi iterane ni bibiri bya gatatu (2/3) by’abayigize. Icyakora, iyo inama itumijwe ubwa kabiri iterana hatitawe ku mubare w’abayigize bahari. A quorum for a meeting of the Board of Directors consists of two thirds (2/3) of its members. However, when a meeting is convened for the second time it takes place regardless of its members present. la de réunion quorum Le du Conseil d’Administration est de deux tiers (2/3) de ses réunion est membres. Toutefois, quand convoquée pour la deuxième fois, elle se tient quel que soit le nombre de membres présents. la Umuyobozi Mukuru yitabira y’Ubuyobozi. inama y’Inama The Chief Executive Officer attends the meeting of the Board of Directors. Le Directeur Général en Chef participe à la réunion du Conseil d’Administration. Uburyo Inama y’Ubuyobozi ifatamo ibyemezo buteganywa n’amategeko ngengamikorere y’Ikigo. Procedures for decision-making by the Board of Directors are determined by internal rules and regulations of the Board. Les modalités de prise de décisions par le Conseil d’Administration sont déterminées par le Règlement d’Ordre Intérieur de l’Office. - 17 Verify source ↗
Itumira mu nama y’Inama
AI-assisted research summary: The Board of Directors may invite a resource person to advise on an agenda item, and the invited person may not vote or follow debates on other agenda items.
Ingingo ya 17: Itumira mu nama y’Inama y’Ubuyobozi ry’umuntu ushobora kuyungura inama Article 17: Invitation of a resource person to the meeting of the Board of Directors Article 17: Invitation d’une personne ressource à réunion du Conseil d’Administration Ingingo ya 17: Itumira mu nama y’Inama y’Ubuyobozi ry’umuntu ushobora kuyungura inama Inama y’Ubuyobozi ishobora gutumira mu nama yayo umuntu wese ibona ko ashobora kuyungura inama ku ngingo ifite ku murongo runaka w’ibyigwa. Article 17: Invitation of a resource person to the meeting of the Board of Directors Article 17: Invitation d’une personne ressource à réunion du Conseil d’Administration The Board of Directors may invite in its meeting any person from whom it may seek advice on a certain item on the agenda. Le Conseil d’Administration peut inviter à sa réunion toute personne dont il peut obtenir conseils sur un point à l’ordre du jour. Uwatumiwe ntiyemerewe gutora no gukurikirana iyigwa ry’izindi ngingo ziri ku murongo w’ibyigwa. The invited person is not allowed to vote and follow debates on other items on the agenda. - 18 Verify source ↗
Iyemezwa ry’ibyemezo by’inama
AI-assisted research summary: Board resolutions and minutes must be signed, and copies sent to the supervising organ within set working-day deadlines.
Ingingo ya 18: Iyemezwa ry’ibyemezo by’inama y’Inama y’Ubuyobozi n’inyandikomvugo yayo Article 18: Approval of resolutions and minutes of the meeting of the Board of Directors Article 18: Approbation des résolutions et du procès-verbal de la réunion du Conseil d’Administration 57 Official Gazette nº Special of 03/02/2017 Ingingo ya 18: Iyemezwa ry’ibyemezo by’inama y’Inama y’Ubuyobozi n’inyandikomvugo yayo Article 18: Approval of resolutions and minutes of the meeting of the Board of Directors La personne invitée n’est pas autorisée à voter et à suivre les débats sur d’autres points inscrits à l’ordre du jour. Article 18: Approbation des résolutions et du procès-verbal de la réunion du Conseil d’Administration y’ibyemezo y’Inama by’inama Inyandiko y’Ubuyobozi ishyirwaho umukono n’abayigize inama ikirangira, kopi yayo ikohererezwa urwego rureberera Ikigo mu gihe kitarenze iminsi itanu (5) y’akazi. Resolutions of the meeting of the Board of Directors are signed by its members immediately after the meeting, and a copy thereof is sent to the organ supervising the Board in the period not exceeding five (5) working days. résolutions de Les réunion du Conseil la d’Administration sont immédiatement signées par les membres après la séance et leur copie est transmise à l’organe de tutelle de l’Office dans un délai ne dépassant pas cinq (5) jours ouvrables. 70 Official Gazette nº Special of 03/02/2017 Umuyobozi w’urwego rureberera Ikigo atanga ibitekerezo ku myanzuro y’ibyemezo by’inama y’Inama y’Ubuyobozi mu gihe kitarenze iminsi cumi n’itanu (15) y’akazi kuva ayishyikirijwe. Iyo icyo gihe kirenze ntacyo ayivuzeho imyanzuro y’inama iba yemejwe burundu. The head of the supervising organ of the Board gives his/her views on the resolutions of the meeting of the Board of Directors in the period not exceeding fifteen (15) working days from receipt thereof. If this period expires before he/she gives his/her views, such resolutions are considered definitively approved. Le responsable de l’organe de tutelle de l’Office donne son point de vue sur les résolutions de la réunion du Conseil d’Administration dans un délai ne dépassant pas quinze (15) jours ouvrables à compter de leur réception. Passé ce délai sans sa réaction, ces résolutions sont réputées définitives. ikemezwa mu nama Inyandikomvugo y’inama y’Inama y’Ubuyobozi ishyirwaho umukono na Perezida n’umwanditsi ikurikira. Kopi wayo, y’inyandikomvugo yohererezwa urwego rureberera Ikigo mu gihe kitarenze iminsi cumi n’itanu (15) y’akazi guhera umunsi yemerejweho. The minutes of the meeting of the Board of Directors are signed jointly by the Chairperson and its rapporteur and approved at the next meeting. A copy of the minutes of the meeting is sent to the supervising organ of the Board in the period not exceeding fifteen (15) working days from approval thereof. Le procès-verbal de la réunion du Conseil d’Administration est signé conjointement par le Président et son rapporteur et soumis à la session suivante pour approbation. Une copie du procès- verbal est transmise à l’organe de tutelle de l’Office dans un délai ne dépassant pas quinze (15) jours ouvrables à compter de la date de son approbation. - 19 Verify source ↗
Umwanditsi w’inama y’Inama
AI-assisted research summary: The Chief Executive Officer serves as rapporteur for Board of Directors meetings, but cannot vote when decisions are being made.
Ingingo ya 19: Umwanditsi w’inama y’Inama y’Ubuyobozi Article 19: Rapporteur of the meeting of the Board of Directors Article 19: Rapporteur de la réunion du Conseil d’Administration Ingingo ya 19: Umwanditsi w’inama y’Inama y’Ubuyobozi Article 19: Rapporteur of a meeting of the Board of Directors Article 19: Rapporteur de la réunion du Conseil d’Administration Umuyobozi Mukuru w’Ikigo ni we mwanditsi w’inama y’Inama y’Ubuyobozi, ariko igihe cyo gufata ibyemezo we ntatora. The Chief Executive Officer of the Board serves as the rapporteur of the meeting of the Board of Directors, but he/she has no right to vote in decision making. Le Directeur Général en Chef de l’Office est le rapporteur du Conseil d’Administration, mais il n’a pas le droit de voter lors de la prise de décisions. réunion de la Umuyobozi Mukuru w’Ikigo ntajya mu nama zifata ibyemezo ku bibazo bimureba. Icyo gihe, abagize Inama y’Ubuyobozi bitoramo umwanditsi. The Chief Executive Officer of the Board does not participate in the meetings that make decisions on issues that concern him/her. In that case, members of the Board of Directors elect from among themselves a rapporteur. Le Directeur Général en Chef de l’Office ne participe pas aux réunions qui prennent des décisions sur des questions qui le concernent. Dans ce cas, les membres du Conseil d’Administration élisent parmi eux un rapporteur. - 20 Verify source ↗
Inyungu bwite mu bibazo
AI-assisted research summary: Board members with a direct or indirect interest in a matter under consideration must promptly disclose it and must not attend the meeting on that matter.
Ingingo ya 20: Inyungu bwite mu bibazo bisuzumwa Article 20: Personal interest in issues under consideration Article 20: Intérêt personnel dans les points à l’examen Ingingo ya 20: Inyungu bwite mu bibazo bisuzumwa Article 20: Personal interest in issues under consideration Article 20: Intérêt personnel dans les points à l’examen Iyo umwe mu bagize Inama y’Ubuyobozi afite inyungu bwite itaziguye cyangwa iziguye mu bibazo bisuzumwa, agomba kumenyesha bidatinze When a member of the Board of Directors has a direct or indirect interest in the issue under consideration, he/she must immediately inform the Lorsqu’un membre du Conseil d’Administration a un intérêt direct ou indirect dans un point à l’examen, il doit en informer immédiatement le 71 Official Gazette nº Special of 03/02/2017 Inama y’Ubuyobozi, aho inyungu ze zishingiye. Umenyesha inyungu afite ku kibazo cyigwa, ntiyitabira inama yiga kuri icyo kibazo. Board of Directors about where his/her interest lies. A member who declares an interest in the issue under consideration cannot attend the meeting deliberating on that issue. Conseil d’Administration et montrer où ses intérêts reposent. Le membre qui informe de son intérêt dans un point à l’examen ne peut pas participer à la réunion qui examine ce sujet. Iyo bigaragaye ko benshi cyangwa bose mu bagize Inama y’Ubuyobozi bafite inyungu bwite itaziguye cyangwa iziguye mu bibazo bisuzumwa ku buryo bidashoboka gufata ibyemezo kuri icyo kibazo, ibyo bibazo bishyikirizwa urwego rureberera Ikigo rukabifataho icyemezo mu gihe cy’iminsi mirongo itatu (30). When it happens that most if not all members of the Board of Directors have a direct or indirect interest in the issues under consideration in such a way that it is impossible to decide on the issues, the issues are submitted to the supervising organ of the Board which decides thereon within thirty (30) days. Lorsqu’il apparaît que la majorité ou l’ensemble des membres du Conseil d’Administration ont un intérêt direct ou indirect dans des points à l’examen de sorte que la prise de décisions sur ces points devienne impossible, ces points sont soumis à l’organe de tutelle de l’Office pour décision dans un délai de trente (30) jours. - 21 Verify source ↗
Ibigenerwa abagize Inama
AI-assisted research summary: Sitting allowances for Board of Directors members who attend meetings are set by a Presidential Order.
Ingingo ya 21: Ibigenerwa abagize Inama y’Ubuyobozi bitabiriye inama Article 21: Sitting allowances for members of the Board of Directors Article 21: Jetons de présence pour les membres du Conseil d’Administration Icyiciro cya 2: Urwego Nshingwabikorwa Section 2: Executive Organ Section 2: Organe Exécutif Ingingo Nshingwabikorwa n’uko bashyirwaho Abagize 22: ya Urwego Ingingo ya 21: Ibigenerwa abagize Inama y’Ubuyobozi bitabiriye inama Article 21: Sitting allowances for members of the Board of Directors Article 21: Jetons de présence pour les membres du Conseil d’Administration Ibigenerwa abagize Inama y’Ubuyobozi bitabiriye inama bigenwa n’Iteka rya Perezida. Sitting allowances for members of the Board of Directors are determined by a Presidential Order. Les jetons de présence alloués aux membres du Conseil d’Administration sont déterminés par Arrêté Présidentiel. Icyiciro cya 2: Urwego Nshingwabikorwa Section 2: Executive Organ Section 2: Organe Exécutif Ingingo Nshingwabikorwa n’uko bashyirwaho Abagize 22: ya Urwego - 22 Verify source ↗
Composition of the Executive Organ
AI-assisted research summary: The Executive Organ of the Board includes a Chief Executive Officer appointed by Presidential Order and other staff recruited under relevant laws.
Article 22: Composition of the Executive Organ and modalities of appointment Article 22: Composition de l’Organe Exécutif et modalités de nomination Article 22: Composition of the Executive Organ and modalities for appointment Article 22: Composition de l’Organe Exécutif et modalités de nomination rugizwe Urwego Nshingwabikorwa n’Umuyobozi Mukuru ushyirwaho n’iteka rya Perezida akazi n’abandi hakurikijwe amategeko abigenga. bahabwa rw’Ikigo bakozi The Executive Organ of the Board is comprised of the Chief Executive Officer appointed by a Presidential Order and other staff members recruited in accordance with relevant laws. L’Organe Exécutif de l’Office est composé du Directeur Général en Chef nommé par arrêté Présidentiel et d’autres membres du personnel recrutés conformément à la législation en la matière. Iteka rya Perezida rishobora kandi gushyiraho Abayobozi Bakuru Bungirije, rikanagena ububasha n’inshingano byabo. A Presidential Order may also appoint Deputy Chief Executive Officers and determine their powers and duties. Un arrêté présidentiel peut également nommer les Directeurs Généraux en Chef Adjoints et déterminer leurs pouvoirs et attributions. 72 Official Gazette nº Special of 03/02/2017 - 23 Verify source ↗
Imikorere y’abagize Urwego
AI-assisted research summary: The Prime Minister issues an order that determines how the Board’s Executive Organ members function.
Ingingo ya 23: Imikorere y’abagize Urwego Nshingwabikorwa Article 23: Functioning of members of the Executive Organ Article 23: Fonctionnement des membres de l’Organe Exécutif 24: Ingingo Nshingwabikorwa ya Inshingano z’Urwego Ingingo ya 23: Imikorere y’abagize Urwego Nshingwabikorwa Article 23: Functioning of members of the Executive Organ Article 23: Fonctionnement des membres de l’Organe Exécutif Imikorere y’abagize Urwego Nshingwabikorwa rw’Ikigo igenwa n’iteka rya Minisitiri w’Intebe. The functioning of members of the Executive Organ of the Board is determined by an Order of the Prime Minister. Le fonctionnement des membres de l’Organe Exécutif de l’Office est déterminé par arrêté du Premier Ministre. Ingingo 24: Nshingwabikorwa ya Inshingano z’Urwego - 24 Verify source ↗
Responsibilities of the Executive
AI-assisted research summary: The Executive Organ must monitor and coordinate daily functions and activities, and may be assigned other duties within the Board’s mission by the Board of Directors.
Article 24: Responsibilities of the Executive Organ Article 24: Attributions de l’Organe Exécutif Ingingo by’Umuyobozi Mukuru w’Ikigo ya 25: Ububasha n’inshingano Article 24: Responsibilities of the Executive Organ Article 24: Attributions de l’Organe Exécutif Urwego Nshingwabikorwa inshingano z’ingenzi zikurikira: rw’Ikigo rufite The Executive Organ of the Board has the following main responsibilities: L’Organe Exécutif de l’Office a les principales attributions suivantes: 1. gukurikirana no guhuza imirimo n’ibikorwa bya buri munsi; 2. gushyira mu bikorwa rwahabwa n’Inama y’Ubuyobozi n’inshingano z’Ikigo. indi nshingano ijyanye Ingingo by’Umuyobozi Mukuru w’Ikigo ya 25: Ububasha n’inshingano 1. 2. to monitor and coordinate daily functions and activities; 1. suivre et coordonner les tâches et activités quotidiennes; to perform any other duties falling within the mission of the Board as may be assigned by the Board of Directors. 2. effectuer toute autre tâche relevant de la le Conseil mission de d'Administration peut lui confier. l’Office que - 25 Verify source ↗
Powers and responsibilities of the
AI-assisted research summary: The Chief Executive Officer has power to manage administrative and financial matters and must carry out several management, reporting, and coordination responsibilities for the Board.
Article 25: Powers and responsibilities of the Chief Executive Officer of the Board Article 25: Pouvoirs et attributions du Directeur Général en Chef de l’Office Article 25: Powers and responsibilities of the Chief Executive Officer of the Board Article 25: Pouvoirs et attributions du Directeur Général en Chef de l’Office Umuyobozi Mukuru w’Ikigo afite ububasha bwo gufata y’abakozi n’umutungo akurikije amategeko abigenga. Ahuza kandi akayobora ibikorwa by’ Ikigo. ibyemezo mu micungire The Chief Executive Officer of the Board has the power to make decisions on the administrative and financial management in accordance with relevant laws. He/she also coordinates and directs the activities of the Board. Le Directeur Général en Chef de l’Office dispose du pouvoir de prise de décisions dans la gestion administrative et financière conformément aux lois en la matière. Il coordonne et dirige également les activités de l’Office. Umuyobozi Mukuru w’Ikigo bikurikira: ashinzwe ibi The Chief Executive Officer has the following responsibilities: Le Directeur Général en Chef a les attributions suivantes: 1. gukurikirana y’Ikigo; imirimo ya buri munsi 1. to make follow-up on daily activities of the Board; 1. faire le suivi des activités quotidiennes de l’Office; 73 Official Gazette nº Special of 03/02/2017 2. guhagararira Ikigo imbere y’amategeko; 2. to serve as the legal representative of the Board; 2. être le représentant légal de l’Office; 3. kuba umuvugizi w’Ikigo; 3. to serve as the spokesperson of the Board; 3. servir de porte-parole de l’Office; 4. gushyira mu bikorwa ibyemezo by’Inama 4. y’Ubuyobozi y’Ikigo; to ensure the implementation of decisions of the Board of Directors of the Board; 4. assurer la mise en œuvre des décisions du Conseil d'Administration de l’Office; 5. gucunga abakozi, ibikoresho n’umutungo by’Ikigo no gutanga raporo yabyo ku Nama y’Ubuyobozi; 6. gutegura gahunda y’ibikorwa na raporo y’ibikorwa byemezwa n’Inama y’Ubuyobozi; 7. gutegura umushinga w’amategeko ngengamikorere y’Ikigo yemezwa n’Inama y’Ubuyobozi; 5. 6. 7. to ensure the management of staff, equipment and property of the Board and submit a related report to the Board of Directors; 5. assurer la gestion du personnel, des équipements et du patrimoine de l’Office et soumettre un rapport y relatif au Conseil d'Administration; to prepare the action plan and activities report to be approved by the Board of Directors; 6. élaborer le plan d’action et le rapport d'activités à être approuvés par le Conseil d'Administration; to prepare the draft internal rules and regulations of the Board to be approved by the Board of Directors; 7. élaborer le projet de règlement d’ordre intérieur de l’Office à être approuvé par le Conseil d'Administration; 8. gutegura imbanzirizamushinga y’ingengo 8. y’imari y’Ikigo; to prepare the draft budget proposal of the Board; 8. préparer l’Office; l’avant-projet de budget de 9. gushyira mu bikorwa ingengo y’imari y’Ikigo; 9. to ensure the execution of the budget of the Board; 9. assurer l'exécution du budget de l’Office; 10. kwitabira inama z’Inama y’Ubuyobozi no 10. to attend the meetings of the Board of 10. participer aux réunions du Conseil kuba umwanditsi wazo; Directors and act as rapporteur; d’Administration et servir de rapporteur; 11. gukora indi mirimo yahabwa n’Inama y’Ubuyobozi, ijyanye n’inshingano z’Ikigo. 11. to perform any other duties falling within the mission of the Board as may be assigned to him/her by the Board of Directors. 74 11. effectuer toute autre tâche relevant de la le Conseil mission de d’Administration peut lui confier. l’Office que - 26 Verify source ↗
Inshingano z’abandi bakozi
AI-assisted research summary: The duties of other staff members of the Executive Organ are set by a Prime Minister’s Order.
Ingingo ya 26: Inshingano z’abandi bakozi b’Urwego Nshingwabikorwa rw’Ikigo Article 26: Responsibilities of other staff members of the Executive Organ of the Board Article 26: Attributions d’autres membres du personnel de l’Organe Exécutif de l’Office Ingingo ya 26: Inshingano z’abandi bakozi b’Urwego Nshingwabikorwa rw’Ikigo Article 26: Responsibilities of other staff members of the Executive Organ of the Board Article 26: Attributions d’autres membres du personnel de l’Organe Exécutif de l’Office Official Gazette nº Special of 03/02/2017 z’abandi Inshingano b’Urwego Nshingwabikorwa zigenwa n’ateka rya Minisitiri w’Intebe. bakozi The duties of other staff members of the Executive Organ are determined by a Prime Minister’s Order. Les attributions d’autres membres du personnel de l’Organe Exécutif sont déterminées par arrêté du Premier Ministre. - 27 Verify source ↗
Sitati igenga abakozi b’Ikigo
AI-assisted research summary: The Board’s staff is governed by the General Statutes for Public Service.
Ingingo ya 27: Sitati igenga abakozi b’Ikigo Article 27: Statutes governing the staff of the Board Article 27: Statut régissant le personnel de l’Office Ingingo ya 27: Sitati igenga abakozi b’Ikigo Article 27: Statutes governing the staff of the Board Article 27: Statut régissant le personnel de l’Office Abakozi b’Ikigo bagengwa na sitati rusange igenga abakozi ba Leta. The staff of the Board is governed by the General Statutes for Public Service. Les membres du personnel de l’Office sont régis par le statut général de la fonction publique. - 28 Verify source ↗
Imishahara n’ibindi bigenerwa
AI-assisted research summary: Salaries and fringe benefits for members of the Executive Organ are set under the laws governing public service.
Ingingo ya 28: Imishahara n’ibindi bigenerwa abagize Urwego Nshingwabikorwa Article 28: Salaries and fringe benefits for members of the Executive Organ Article 28: Salaires et avantages accordés aux membres de l’Organe Exécutif UMUTWE WA V: UMUTUNGO N’IMARI CHAPTER V: PROPERTY AND FINANCE CHAPITRE V: PATRIMOINE ET FINANCES Ingingo ya 28: Imishahara n’ibindi bigenerwa abagize Urwego Nshingwabikorwa Article 28: Salaries and fringe benefits for members of the Executive Organ Article 28: Salaires et avantages accordés aux membres de l’Organe Exécutif Imishahara n’ibindi bigenerwa abagize Urwego hakurikijwe biteganywa Nshingwabikorwa amategeko agenga abakozi ba Leta. Salaries and fringe benefits for members of the Executive Organ are fixed in accordance with laws governing public service. Les salaires et avantages accordés aux membres de l’Organe Exécutif sont fixés conformément aux lois régissant la fonction publique. UMUTWE WA V: UMUTUNGO N’IMARI CHAPTER V: PROPERTY AND FINANCE CHAPITRE V: PATRIMOINE ET FINANCES - 29 Verify source ↗
Umutungo w’Ikigo n’inkomoko
AI-assisted research summary: The Board’s property consists of movable and immovable assets, and its funding sources are listed in the article.
Ingingo ya 29: Umutungo w’Ikigo n’inkomoko yawo Article 29: Property of the Board and its sources Article 29: Patrimoine de l’Office et ses sources 58 Official Gazette nº Special of 03/02/2017 Ingingo ya 29: Umutungo w’Ikigo n’inkomoko yawo Article 29: Property of the Board and its sources Article 29: Patrimoine de l’Office et ses sources Umutungo w’Ikigo ugizwe n’ibintu byimukanwa n’ibitimukanwa. The property of the Board is comprised of movable and immovable assets. Le patrimoine de l’Office est composé de biens meubles et immeubles. Umutungo w’Ikigo ukomoka kuri ibi bikurikira: The property of the Board derives from the following sources: Le patrimoine de l’Office provient des sources suivantes: 1. ingengo y’imari kigenerwa na Leta; 1. State budget allocations; 1. les dotations budgétaires de l’Etat; 2. inkunga iz’abafatanyabikorwa mu iterambere; Leta za cyangwa 2. State or development partners’ subsidies; 2. les subventions de l’Etat ou des partenaires du développement; 75 Official Gazette nº Special of 03/02/2017 3. ibituruka ku mirimo gikora; 3. income from services rendered; 3. les revenus des services prestés; 4. inyungu zikomoka ku mutungo wacyo; 4. interests from its property; 4. les intérêts de son patrimoine; 5. inguzanyo zihabwa Ikigo zemewe na Minisitiri ufite imari mu nshingano ze; 5. loans granted to the Board as approved by the Minister in charge of finance; 5. les prêts accordés à l’Office approuvés par le Ministre ayant les finances dans ses attributions; 6. impano n’indagano. 6. donations and bequests. 6. les dons et legs. - 30 Verify source ↗
Ingengo y’Imari y’Ikigo
AI-assisted research summary: The Board must prepare its annual budget, which must be approved by the relevant authority and carried out according to applicable laws.
Ingingo ya 30: Ingengo y’Imari y’Ikigo Article 30: Budget of the Board Article 30: Budget de l’Office Ingingo ya 30: Ingengo y’Imari y’Ikigo Article 30: Budget of the Board Article 30: Budget de l’Office Ikigo gitegura ingengo y’imari yacyo ya buri mwaka, ikemezwa n’Urwego rubifitiye ububasha amategeko kandi abigenga. igakoreshwa hakurikijwe The Board prepares its annual budget to be approved by the relevant authority and executed in accordance with relevant laws. L’Office prépare son budget annuel qui est approuvé par l’autorité compétente et exécuté conformément à la législation en la matière. - 31 Verify source ↗
Imikoreshereze,
AI-assisted research summary: The Board’s property must be used, managed, and audited in accordance with relevant laws, and the internal audit service must report to the Board of Directors and copy the Chief Executive Officer.
Ingingo ya 31: Imikoreshereze, n’imigenzurire by’umutungo w’Ikigo imicungire Article 31: Use, management and audit of property of the Board Article 31: Utilisation, gestion et audit du patrimoine de l’Office Ingingo ya 31: Imikoreshereze, n’imigenzurire by’umutungo w’Ikigo imicungire Article 31: Use, management and audit of property of the Board Article 31: Utilisation, gestion et audit du patrimoine de l’Office Imikoreshereze, by’umutungo w’Ikigo amategeko abigenga. imicungire bikorwa n’imigenzurire hakurikijwe The use, management and audit of the property of the Board are carried out in accordance with relevant laws. L’utilisation, la gestion et l’audit du patrimoine de la l’Office législation en la matière. sont effectués conformément à Ubugenzuzi bushinzwe igenzura rya buri munsi ry’imikoreshereze y’umutungo w’Ikigo buha raporo Inama y’Ubuyobozi, bukagenera kopi Umuyobozi Mukuru w’Ikigo. The Board internal audit service submits a report to the Board of Directors with a copy to the Chief Executive Officer of the Board. Le service d’audit interne de l’Office transmet un rapport au Conseil d’Administration et en donne une copie au Directeur Général en Chef de l’Office. - 32 Verify source ↗
Raporo y’umwaka w’ibaruramari
AI-assisted research summary: The Chief Executive Officer must submit the approved annual financial statements to the supervising organ within three months after the financial year ends.
Ingingo ya 32: Raporo y’umwaka w’ibaruramari Article 32: Annual financial report Article 32: Rapport annuel des états financiers UMUTWE WA VI: INGINGO ZINYURANYE IY’INZIBACYUHO N’IZISOZA CHAPTER MISCELLANEOUS, TRANSITIONAL AND FINAL PROVISIONS VI: CHAPITRE VI: DISPOSITIONS DIVERSES, TRANSITOIRE ET FINALES Ingingo ya 32: Raporo y’umwaka w’ibaruramari Article 32: Annual financial report Article 32: Rapport annuel des états financiers Mu gihe kitarenze amezi atatu (3) akurikira impera z’umwaka w’ibaruramari, Umuyobozi Mukuru w’Ikigo ashyikiriza urwego rureberera Ikigo raporo imaze kwemezwa y’umwaka w’ibaruramari, Within three (3) months following the closure of the financial year, the Chief Executive Officer of the Board submits the annual financial statements to the supervising organ of the Board after approval thereof by the Board of Directors in accordance with Dans un délai ne dépassant pas trois (3) mois qui suivent la fin de l’exercice financier, le Directeur Général en Chef de l’Office soumet à l’organe de tutelle de l’Office le rapport annuel des états financiers après son approbation par le Conseil 76 Official Gazette nº Special of 03/02/2017 n’Inama y’Ubuyobozi hakurikijwe amategeko agenga imicungire y’imari n’umutungo bya Leta. laws governing the management of State finance and property. d’Administration conformément aux lois régissant les finances et le patrimoine de l’Etat. UMUTWE WA VI: INGINGO ZINYURANYE IY’INZIBACYUHO N’IZISOZA CHAPTER MISCELLANEOUS, TRANSITIONAL AND FINAL PROVISIONS VI: CHAPITRE VI: DISPOSITIONS DIVERSES, TRANSITOIRE ET FINALES - 33 Verify source ↗
Kwegurirwa abakozi
AI-assisted research summary: Former employees of the Rwanda Natural Resources Authority are transferred to the Rwanda Mines, Petroleum and Gas Board.
Ingingo ya 33: Kwegurirwa abakozi Article 33: Transfer of employees Article 33: Transfert du personnel Ingingo ya amasezerano n’imyenda 34: Kwegurirwa umutungo Ingingo ya 33: Kwegurirwa abakozi Article 33: Transfer of employees Article 33: Transfert du personnel Abakozi bari ab’Ikigo gishinzwe Umutungo Kamere mu Rwanda cyashyizweho n’Itegeko no 53/2010 ryo ku wa 25/01/2011 beguriwe Ikigo gishinzwe mine, peteroli na gazi gishyizweho n’iri tegeko hashingiwe ku mbonerahamwe y’imyanya y’imirimo yacyo. Former employees of Rwanda Natural Resources Authority established by Law No 53/2010 of 25/01/2011 are transferred to Rwanda Mines, Petroleum and Gas Board established by this Law in accordance with its organisational structure. Les anciens employés de l’Office Rwandais des Ressources Naturelles créé par la Loi No 53/2010 du 25/01/2011 sont transférés à l’Office Rwandais des Mines, du Pétrole et du Gaz créé par la présente loi conformément à sa structure organisationnelle. Ingingo ya amasezerano n’imyenda 34: Kwegurirwa umutungo - 34 Verify source ↗
Transfer of property, contracts and
AI-assisted research summary: Property, contracts, and liabilities of the Rwanda Natural Resources Authority are transferred to the office created by this law.
Article 34: Transfer of property, contracts and liabilities Article 34: Transfert du patrimoine, des contrats et du passif Article 34: Transfer of property, contracts and liabilities Article 34: Transfert du patrimoine, des contrats et du passif imyenda Umutungo wimukanwa, utimukanwa, n’amasezerano gishinzwe byari Umutungo Kamere mu Rwanda cyashyizweho n’Itegeko no 53/2010 ryo ku wa 25/01/2011 byeguriwe Ikigo gishyizweho n’iri Tegeko hashingiwe ku nshingano zacyo. iby’Ikigo Movable and immovable property as well as liabilities and contracts of Rwanda Natural Resources Authority established by Law No 53/2010 the Board of 25/01/2011 are established by this Law in accordance with its mission. transferred to Les biens meubles et immeubles ainsi que le passif et les contrats de l’Office Rwandais des Ressources Naturelles créé par la Loi No 53/2010 du 25/01/2011 sont transférés à l’Office créé par la présente loi conformément à ses missions. - 35 Verify source ↗
Agaciro k’ibyakozwe
AI-assisted research summary: Acts done under Law No 53/2010 remain valid for RNRA-related mines, petroleum, and gas matters.
Ingingo ya 35: Agaciro k’ibyakozwe Article 35: Validity of performed acts Article 35 : Validité d’actes posés Ingingo ya 35: Agaciro k’ibyakozwe Article 35: Validity of performed acts Article 35 : Validité d’actes posés Ibyakozwe hashingiwe ku Itegeko no 53/2010 ryo ku wa 25/01/2011 Ikigo gishinzwe rishyiraho umutungo kamere mu Rwanda (RNRA) rikanagena inshingano, imiterere n’imikorere byacyo bijyanye na mine, peteroli na gazi bikomeza kugira agaciro kabyo. Acts performed pursuant to Law No 53/2010 of 25/01/2011 establishing Rwanda Natural Resources Authority (RNRA) and determining its mission, organisation and functioning relating to mines, petroleum and gas remain valid. Les actes posés conformément à la Loi No 53/2010 du 25/01/2011 portant création de l’Office Rwandais des Ressources Naturelles (RNRA) et déterminant sa mission, son organisation et son fonctionnement en rapport avec les mines, pétrole et gaz restent valables. 77 Official Gazette nº Special of 03/02/2017 - 36 Verify source ↗
Igihe cy’inzibacyuho
AI-assisted research summary: A transitional period of up to six months is established from the law’s publication date in the Official Gazette.
Ingingo ya 36: Igihe cy’inzibacyuho Article 36: Transitional period Article 36: Période transitoire Ingingo ya 36: Igihe cy’inzibacyuho Article 36: Transitional period Article 36: Période transitoire Hashyizweho igihe cy'inzibacyuho kitarenze amezi atandatu (6) uhereye ku munsi iri tegeko ritangarijweho mu Igazeti ya Leta ya Repubulika y’u Rwanda kugira ngo ibirebana n’abakozi, amasezerano n’imitungo bijyanye n’inshingano z’iki Kigo bibe byubahirijwe. There is established a transitional period not exceeding six (6) months from the date of publication of this Law in the Official Gazette of the Republic of Rwanda for provisions relating to employees, contracts and property in connection with the mission of this Board to be enforced. Il est établi une période transitoire ne dépassant pas six (6) mois à compter du jour de la publication de la présente loi au Journal Officiel de la République du Rwanda pour que les dispositions relatives au personnel, aux contrats et au patrimoine en rapport avec les missions de l’Office soient mises en application. - 37 Verify source ↗
Itegurwa, isuzumwa n’itorwa
AI-assisted research summary: This article says the law was drafted in English and considered and adopted in Kinyarwanda.
Ingingo ya 37: Itegurwa, isuzumwa n’itorwa by’iri tegeko Article 37: Drafting, consideration and adoption of this Law Article 37: Initiation, examen et adoption de la présente loi Ingingo ya 37: Itegurwa, isuzumwa n’itorwa by’iri tegeko Article 37: Drafting, consideration and adoption of this Law Article 37: Initiation, examen et adoption de la présente loi Iri tegeko ryateguwe mu rurimi rw’Icyongereza, rurimi risuzumwa rw’Ikinyarwanda. ritorwa kandi mu This Law was drafted in English, considered and adopted in Kinyarwanda. La présente loi a été initiée en anglais, examinée et adoptée en kinyarwanda. - 38 Verify source ↗
Ivanwaho ry’ingingo z’amategeko
AI-assisted research summary: Any earlier legal provisions that conflict with this Law are repealed.
Ingingo ya 38: Ivanwaho ry’ingingo z’amategeko zinyuranyije n’iri tegeko Article 38: Repealing provision Article 38: Disposition abrogatoire Ingingo ya 38: Ivanwaho ry’ingingo z’amategeko zinyuranyije n’iri tegeko Article 38: Repealing provision Article 38: Disposition abrogatoire Ingingo zose z’amategeko abanziriza iri kandi zinyuranyije na ryo zivanyweho. All prior legal provisions contrary to this Law are repealed. Toutes les dispositions légales antérieures contraires à la présente loi sont abrogées. - 39 Verify source ↗
Igihe
AI-assisted research summary: This law comes into force on the day it is published in the Official Gazette.
Ingingo ya 39: Igihe gukurikizwa iri tegeko ritangira Article 39: Commencement Article 39: Entrée en vigueur 59 Official Gazette nº Special of 03/02/2017 ITEGEKO N° 07/2017 RYO KU WA 03/02/2017 RISHYIRAHO IKIGO GISHINZWE MINE, PETEROLI NA GAZI MU RWANDA, RIKANAGENA INSHINGANO, IMITERERE N’IMIKORERE BYACYO OF Nº07/2017 03/02/2017 LAW ESTABLISHING MINES, PETROLEUM AND GAS BOARD AND DETERMINING MISSION, ORGANISATION AND FUNCTIONING RWANDA ITS LOI N°07/2017 DU 03/02/2017 PORTANT CREATION DE L’OFFICE RWANDAIS DES MINES, DU PETROLE ET DU GAZ ET SON DETERMINANT ORGANISATION SON FONCTIONNEMENT SES MISSIONS, ET Twebwe, KAGAME Paul, Perezida wa Repubulika; We, KAGAME Paul, President of the Republic; Nous, KAGAME Paul, Président de la République; INTEKO ISHINGA AMATEGEKO YEMEJE NONE NATWE DUHAMIJE, DUTANGAJE ITEGEKO KANDI DUTEGETSE KO RYANDIKWA MU IGAZITI YA LETA YA REPUBULIKA Y’U RWANDA RITEYE RITYA THE PARLIAMENT HAS ADOPTED AND WE SANCTION, THE FOLLOWING LAW AND ORDER IT BE PUBLISHED IN THE OFFICIAL GAZETTE OF THE REPUBLIC OF RWANDA PROMULGATE LE PARLEMENT A ADOPTE ET NOUS SANCTIONNONS, PROMULGUONS LA LOI DONT LA TENEUR SUIT ET ORDONNONS QU’ELLE SOIT PUBLIEE AU JOURNAL OFFICIEL DE LA REPUBLIQUE DU RWANDA INTEKO ISHINGA AMATEGEKO: THE PARLIAMENT: LE PARLEMENT: Umutwe w’Abadepite, mu nama yawo yo ku wa 31 Mutarama 2017; The Chamber of Deputies, in its session of 31 January 2017; La Chambre des Députés, en sa séance du 31 janvier 2017; Ishingiye ku Itegeko Nshinga rya Repubulika y’u Rwanda ryo mu 2003 ryavuguruwe mu 2015, cyane cyane mu ngingo zaryo, iya 34, iya 35, iya 53, iya 64, iya 69, iya 70, iya 88, iya 90, iya 91, iya 93, iya 106, iya 112, iya 119, iya 120, iya 139, iya 165 n’iya 176; Ishingiye ku Itegeko Ngenga n° 001/2016/OL ryo ku wa 20/04/2016 rishyiraho amategeko rusange agenga ibigo bya Leta; Pursuant to the Constitution of the Republic of Rwanda of 2003 revised in 2015, especially in Articles 34, 35, 53, 64, 69, 70, 88, 90, 91, 93, 106, 112, 119, 120, 139, 165 and 176; Vu la Constitution de la République du Rwanda de 2003 révisée en 2015, spécialement en ses articles 34, 35, 53, 64, 69, 70, 88, 90, 91, 93, 106, 112, 119, 120, 139, 165 et 176; Pursuant to Organic Law nº 001/2016/OL of 20/04/2016 provisions governing public institutions; establishing general la Loi Organique n° 001/2016/OL du Vu 20/04/2016 portant dispositions générales régissant les établissements publics; YEMEJE: ADOPTS: ADOPTE: 60 Official Gazette nº Special of 03/02/2017 UMUTWE WA MBERE: INGINGO RUSANGE CHAPTER ONE: GENERAL PROVISIONS CHAPITRE GENERALES PREMIER: DISPOSITIONS Ingingo ya 39: Igihe gukurikizwa iri tegeko ritangira Article 39: Commencement Article 39: Entrée en vigueur tegeko Iri ritangira gukurikizwa ku munsi ritangarijweho mu Igazeti ya Leta ya Repubulika y’u Rwanda. This Law comes into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette of the Republic of Rwanda. La présente loi entre en vigueur le jour de sa publication au Journal Officiel de la République du Rwanda. Kigali, ku wa 03/02/2017 Kigali, on 03/02/2017 Kigali, le 03/02/2017 78 Official Gazette nº Special of 03/02/2017 (sé) KAGAME Paul Perezida wa Repubulika (sé) MUREKEZI Anastase Minisitiri w’Intebe (sé) KAGAME Paul President of the Republic (sé) MUREKEZI Anastase Prime Minister (sé) KAGAME Paul Président de la République (sé) MUREKEZI Anastase Premier Ministre Bibonywe kandi bishyizweho Ikirango cya Repubulika: Seen and sealed with the Seal of the Republic: Vu et scellé du Sceau de la République: (sé) BUSINGYE Johnston Minisitiri w’Ubutabera/Intumwa Nkuru ya Leta (sé) BUSINGYE Johnston Minister of Justice/Attorney General (sé) BUSINGYE Johnston Ministre de la Justice/Garde des Sceaux 79
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