MOSCOW, April 4 public monitoring commissions (PMCs), the amendments contain a provision on the independence of PMCs from state authorities and non-interference in their activities by political parties and international organizations, the draft is available in the electronic database of the chamber. and municipal organizations, other bodies and organizations exercising certain public powers in accordance with federal laws, as well as the inadmissibility of interference by political parties, international and foreign organizations in the field of activity of the PMC,» the explanatory note notes. In addition, it is proposed to increase from 90 to 120 days term for nominating candidates to the PMC, as well as for 15 days for the council of the Civic Chamber of the Russian Federation to decide on the appointment of a member of the PMC or to reject the proposed candidacy and to increase the period for issuing mandates to members of the PMC by 15 days. PMC or improper performance by members of their duties, for example, for not visiting places of detention. «The bill changes the requirement for non-profit organizations that have the right to nominate candidates for membership in the PMC by reducing the term for human rights activities by this non-profit organization from 5 to 3 years,» — is also noted in the project materials.
