CHARTER OF THE NATIONAL CENTER FOR ARCHAEOLOGY OF THE ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE REPUBLIC OF UZBEKISTAN
CHAPTER 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
1.1. The National Center for Archaeology of the Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Uzbekistan (hereinafter referred to as the Center) was established by Resolution No. 792 of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan dated September 21, 2019, with the aim of providing scientific and methodological guidance for archaeological research conducted within the territory of the republic, as well as broadly introducing modern research methods of natural sciences into archaeological investigations.
1.2. The Center is part of the Social Sciences Division of the Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Uzbekistan (hereinafter referred to as ASRU) and facilitates the effective management and coordination of scientific research carried out within its system. It also contributes to enhancing the intellectual, socio-economic, spiritual, and educational potential of the state, as well as ensuring the implementation of scientific achievements and high-tech developments.
1.3. The Center operates in accordance with the Constitution of the Republic of Uzbekistan, laws, resolutions of the chambers of the Oliy Majlis, decrees, resolutions, and orders of the President, resolutions and orders of the Cabinet of Ministers, as well as this Charter, which is approved based on the ASRU Statute.
1.4. The Center is the legal successor of the Institute of Archaeological Research of ASRU in all its rights, obligations, and contracts.
1.5. The Charter of the Center is approved by the President of ASRU based on the recommendations of the ASRU General Assembly.
1.6. Amendments and additions to the Center's Charter are made by a decision of the ASRU Presidium and approved by the President of ASRU.
1.7. The activities of the Center are funded by the state budget of the Republic of Uzbekistan and extra-budgetary funds raised in accordance with established procedures.
1.8. The Center is a legal entity with an independent balance sheet, a round seal featuring the State Emblem of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the organization's name, other necessary seals and stamps, an emblem, a trademark (brand), and other attributes, as well as bank accounts, including a foreign currency account.
1.9. The management of the Center is carried out based on the powers and responsibilities assigned to the Director by the President of ASRU.
CHAPTER 2. MAIN TASKS AND FUNCTIONS OF THE CENTER
2.1. The main tasks of the Center include:
2.2. To fulfill its assigned tasks, the Center carries out the following activities:
2.3. The Center maintains accounting, operational, and statistical records and reports.
2.4. The Center creates conditions to improve employee performance:
2.5. The Center complies with labor laws, occupational safety regulations, fire safety, sanitary standards, state social insurance, and labor discipline.
2.6. The regional branches and scientific organizations of the Academy of Sciences of Uzbekistan are responsible for the effective implementation of their assigned tasks and objectives.
CHAPTER 3. CENTER STRUCTURE
3.1. The structural organization of the Center is approved in accordance with the resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
3.2. If necessary, the President of the Academy of Sciences of Uzbekistan has the right to amend the structure of the Center within the established number of staff, in agreement with the Ministry of Finance.
3.3. Seasonal working groups may be formed to implement targeted programs for fundamental, applied, and innovative projects, as well as contractual research agreements.
3.4. Based on proposals from local (regional) authorities, the Center may establish regional departments and scientific centers, assisting them with scientific personnel, but does not bear responsibility for their accounting.
3.5. The structure of branches and departments operates in accordance with regulations approved by the Director of the Center.
CHAPTER 4. SAMARKAND ARCHAEOLOGICAL INSTITUTE NAMED AFTER Y. GULOMOV AS A BRANCH WITHOUT LEGAL ENTITY STATUS
4.1. The Samarkand Archaeological Institute named after Y. Gulomov, functioning as a branch of the Center without legal entity status (hereinafter referred to as the Branch), is governed as follows:
4.2. The Branch operates under regulations approved by the Center and is considered its property.
4.3. The Deputy Director of the Branch acts based on a power of attorney issued by the Director of the Center.
4.5. Address of the Branch: Republic of Uzbekistan, 140151, Samarkand, V. Abdullaev Street, House 3
CHAPTER 5. RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CENTER
5.1. The rights of the Center are exercised by the director based on the current distribution of duties, as well as with the participation or approval of the labor collective in accordance with the legislation.
5.2. In the field of planning and financial support, the Center has the following rights:
5.4. The Center:
CHAPTER 6. MANAGEMENT OF THE CENTER. DIRECTOR OF THE CENTER
6.1. The management of the Center is carried out under the leadership of the director, who bears personal responsibility for all aspects of the Center’s activities before the Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
6.2. The director of the Center is appointed by the president of the Academy of Sciences upon the recommendation of the supervising vice president for a term of five years from among well-known scientists, usually holders of doctoral degrees.
6.3. The director’s powers are approved by the president of the Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
6.4. The director bears personal responsibility for the activities of the Center.
6.5. The director of the Center:
6.6. The director has the right to:
CHAPTER 7. DEPUTY DIRECTOR FOR SCIENTIFIC AFFAIRS
7.1. The Deputy Director for Scientific Affairs of the Center (Doctor of Science, Candidate of Science, or Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)) is appointed and dismissed by the Director of the Center in agreement with the Vice-President of the Academy of Sciences of Uzbekistan responsible for supervision.
7.2. The Deputy Director for Scientific Affairs is responsible for the scientific and organizational activities of the Center, as well as the operations of the Center's scientific support departments. Their duties include:
7.3. The Deputy Director for Scientific Affairs has the following rights:
CHAPTER 8. DEPUTY DIRECTOR FOR GENERAL AFFAIRS
8.1. The Deputy Director for General Affairs oversees the activities of the Branch and ensures the implementation of the Director’s lawful orders within the Branch.
8.2. The Deputy Director for General Affairs is responsible for the following duties:
8.3. The Deputy Director for General Affairs has the following rights:
CHAPTER 9. SCIENTIFIC SECRETARY OF THE CENTER
9.1. The Scientific Secretary of the Center is appointed and dismissed by the Director of the Center in coordination with the Vice President of the Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Uzbekistan and must hold an academic degree of Doctor of Science, Candidate of Science, or Ph.D.
9.2. The Scientific Secretary serves as an assistant to the Director on scientific and organizational matters and as the Secretary of the Scientific Council of the Center.
9.3. The duties of the Scientific Secretary include:
CHAPTER 10. CHIEF ACCOUNTANT OF THE CENTER
The Chief Accountant of the Center is appointed and dismissed based on the recommendation of the Director of the Center and in agreement with the Financial and Economic Department of the Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
10.1. The rights and responsibilities of the Chief Accountant are determined by the laws of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers regarding chief accountants.
10.2. The main responsibilities of the Chief Accountant include:
CHAPTER 11. HEAD OF A SCIENTIFIC DEPARTMENT OR LABORATORY
11.1. The Head of a Scientific Department or Laboratory is appointed by the Director of the Center based on the recommendation of the Scientific Council from among leading researchers holding a Doctor of Science, Candidate of Science, or Ph.D. degree.
11.2. The responsibilities of the Head of the Department (Laboratory) include: