Transition Working Group meets on SNP Museum transfer arrangements, Defence and Culture Ministers Naď and Milanová join in with experts
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The Transition Working Group (TWG) tasked with managing the transfer of the Slovak National Uprising (SNP) Museum Banská Bystrica from the remit of the Ministry of Culture to that of the Ministry of Defence met to coordinate the transfer arrangements for the founding authority's statutory powers over the SNP Museum to the MOD. For this reason, the TWG is formed of experts from such areas as culture, including the Museums and Galleries Council, defence, legislation and finance.
Both Defence Minister Jaroslav Naď and Culture Minister Natália Milanová were in attendance at the meeting. Mr Naď confirmed that the transfer of the founding authority's statutory powers over the Museum to the MOD is motivated by the MOD's attempt to ensure adequate conditions and financial support for the Museum's development. Issues raised included all legal, financial and property arrangements relating to the Museum's transfer.
Defence Minister Jaroslav Naď said: “Our common goal is to find the best way for the transition – that's why all arrangements are discussed directly with experts and all aspects of the transfer regarding the founding authority's statutory powers are factored into this expert discussion. For example, the position of the SNP Museum in the structure of the Institute of Military History and its legal status. On the latter, I wish to reiterate that no decision has been made yet, so everyone who claims the opposite – that the issue has already been decided – is lying.“
The TWG delved into the transition arrangements, including the need for financial, personnel and contractual audits and a full inventory to document the state and condition of the Museum. The TWG's meetings will continue and the final solution to the transfer of the founding authority's statutory powers over the SNP Museum to the MOD will be referred to the Cabinet for consideration. The Ministers have also announced that, on transfer of the SNP Museum under the remit of the MOD, a committee of experts will be set up to serve as an advisory body for decision-making processes to allow experts to engage in discussions on the Museum's future projects.
Both Defence Minister Jaroslav Naď and Culture Minister Natália Milanová were in attendance at the meeting. Mr Naď confirmed that the transfer of the founding authority's statutory powers over the Museum to the MOD is motivated by the MOD's attempt to ensure adequate conditions and financial support for the Museum's development. Issues raised included all legal, financial and property arrangements relating to the Museum's transfer.
Defence Minister Jaroslav Naď said: “Our common goal is to find the best way for the transition – that's why all arrangements are discussed directly with experts and all aspects of the transfer regarding the founding authority's statutory powers are factored into this expert discussion. For example, the position of the SNP Museum in the structure of the Institute of Military History and its legal status. On the latter, I wish to reiterate that no decision has been made yet, so everyone who claims the opposite – that the issue has already been decided – is lying.“
The TWG delved into the transition arrangements, including the need for financial, personnel and contractual audits and a full inventory to document the state and condition of the Museum. The TWG's meetings will continue and the final solution to the transfer of the founding authority's statutory powers over the SNP Museum to the MOD will be referred to the Cabinet for consideration. The Ministers have also announced that, on transfer of the SNP Museum under the remit of the MOD, a committee of experts will be set up to serve as an advisory body for decision-making processes to allow experts to engage in discussions on the Museum's future projects.
