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The submission of applications for a consultative contest to take the post of the National Police of Ukraine chief is over, Arsen Avakov, minister of internal affairs of Ukraine has said.

“Some 64 applications were submitted, with which the competition commission can start working,” Avakov tweeted on Jan.9.

As reported, the head of the Interior Ministry on Dec.15 announced a competition for the advisory post of the head of the National Police of Ukraine. The contest was open to all those who wish, both for the acting police officers, and other persons who meet the specified conditions. The contest is held by the advisory selection committee.

The contest was open to all those who wish, both for the acting police officers, and other persons who meet the specified conditions. The contest is held by the advisory selection committee.

The basic requirements for applicants — compliance with the general conditions of work in the police, full legal education, not less than seven years of experience in the field of law, at least five years of manager’s experience. The basic personal and professional features: honesty and excellent reputation, motivation, political non-affiliation and others. A curriculum vitae and a cover letter are required for a primary participation in the competition.

The basic personal and professional features — honesty and excellent reputation, motivation, political independence and others.

A cv and a cover letter are required for a primary participation in the competition.

The applications submission lasted until Jan. 8.

Avakov hopes that a new head of Ukraine’s National Police will be elected and appointed by mid-February.

In November 2016, Khatia Dekanoidze announced her resignation from the post of the head of the National Police.