Government approved new Regulation on activity and functioning of National Council of Historical Monuments

5 March 2025, Chișinău – Interventions on historical monuments in the Republic of Moldova will be managed more efficiently. To this end, the Government approved today a new Regulation on organization and operation of the National Council of Historical Monuments (NCHM).

The measures aim to accelerate the approval process of interventions on historical monuments, increase transparency and ensure more effective protection of cultural heritage.

The document sets clear requirements for the approval of interventions on historical monuments, setting a compliance report to reflect the current condition. It regulates aspects such as the content of the document package presented to the Council, the examination process, types of decisions and procedure for contesting them.

"Within three months, NCHM will present a public report to the Government and society on the activities. We must provide solutions to combat the deterioration of monuments without burdening those with good faith intentions," said Prime Minister Dorin Recean.

Greater transparency is ensured in the Council's activities by including civil society representatives in its membership. The regulation sets out the requirements for candidates, the selection and appointment process of Council members, and the conditions for the termination of membership. The Council will have 13 members who will receive a monthly allowance.