Voluntary formations Sample Clauses

Voluntary formations. The regulatory framework for the setting up of voluntary formations in Bulgaria was established in 2006. The setting up of a network of well-trained voluntary formations with local government is a prerequisite for the availability of additional trained human resources that can adequately respond to disasters and help mitigate their effects. In Bulgaria, there is a regulatory framework on the activities for keeping registers of voluntary formations for disaster protection and of trainers of volunteers, as well as the terms and procedure for receipt and the amount of remuneration of volunteers for training and for performance of disaster protection assignments. Voluntary formations are set up under the municipality mayors, who are obligated to provide for their training and equipment. The remuneration of volunteers is regulated and provided for by the central government budget. The National Training Centre keeps a register of voluntary formations and a register of trainers of volunteers. A standing commission examines the applications of prospective volunteers, evaluates the conformity of the educational attainment, specialty, qualification and professional experience of the persons wishing to be included in the register and renders a decision on entry or, respectively, on a refusal of entry. Designated officials of the National Training Centre keep the register of trainers of volunteers and the register of voluntary formations for disaster and accident protection.