MIL OSI Translation. Timor-Leste Portuguese to English –
Presidency of the Council of Ministers
Spokesperson for the Government of Timor-Leste
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Press release
Council of Ministers meeting on 30 October 2024
The Council of Ministers met at the Government Palace, in Dili, and approved the draft Government Resolution that extends, until April 10, 2025, the suspension of the teaching, learning and practice of martial arts and the temporary closure of all places and facilities intended for the teaching, learning and practice of martial arts, initially approved by Government Resolution No. 45/2023, of November 10, and extended by Government Resolution No. 17/2024, of April 24.
This Government Resolution aims to consolidate and reinforce the social peace achieved since November 2023. With a measured and controlled approach, it is intended, in the future, to allow the practice of martial arts exclusively in the context of sport, promoting healthy exercise and contributing to the civic and humanistic education and training of young people. However, at this time, the suspension of the teaching, learning and practice of martial arts and the temporary closure of the respective facilities remain.
The Government congratulates the population, particularly young people, for their collaboration in complying with Government Resolution No. 17/2024, of April 24, which has contributed significantly to maintaining order and social peace throughout the country.
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The draft Decree-Law, presented by the Minister of the Presidency of the Council of Ministers, Agio Pereira, and by the President of the Civil Service Commission, Agostinho Letêncio de Deus, regarding the Seniority Promotion Regime for Public Administration career personnel, was also approved.
This legislative initiative aims to ensure career progression for those who, for various reasons, have been unable to achieve merit-based promotions in recent years. The system is based on criteria such as seniority, performance evaluation, age, professional training, service provision in remote areas, good behavior and attendance. The law establishes that promotion based on seniority will occur annually, and will be carried out through an internal competition regulated by the Civil Service Commission, which determines the vacancies available for each grade and professional category.
It is expected that this seniority-based promotion regime will reduce stagnation in the careers of civil servants, valuing the dedication of many years to public service, especially for those who face difficulties in participating in conventional competitions.
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Finally, the Government Resolution project, presented by the Minister of Social Solidarity and Inclusion, Verónica das Dores, regarding compliance with the registration regime and contribution obligation within the scope of the Social Security Contributory Regime, was approved.
This legislation reinforces the State’s duty, enshrined in Article 56 of the Constitution of the Republic, to organize a social security system that protects all workers in the country, in the public and private sectors, and ensures the right to social security and assistance. Established by Law No. 12/2016, of November 14, the social security system has been in force since 2017 and defines the responsibilities of employers, including the registration of workers and the monthly submission of remuneration statements to the National Institute of Social Security (INSS).
This Government Resolution determines that all entities of the direct and indirect State Administration must regularize the registration of their workers with the INSS by November 15, 2024, as well as submit monthly remuneration statements by the 15th of each month. The INSS provides the necessary tables on its website and, by November 30, 2024, will present to the Council of Ministers a list of entities in non-compliance.
Failure to comply with this Resolution will result in civil, financial, reintegration and disciplinary liability for those responsible for services and entities of the direct and indirect State Administration with jurisdiction over the registration of workers and the monthly submission of Remuneration Declarations, as applicable. END
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