5) make proposals in accordance with the procedure established by the legislation of
Turkmenistan on receiving technical, financial and other assistance from international
organizations intended for the implementation of plans and projects in the field of
recognition, observance and protection of human and civil rights and freedoms.
Article 40. Rights of the Ombudsman to make proposals on the expediency of concluding
international human rights treaties
The Ombudsman shall have the right to make proposals on the expediency of concluding
international treaties in the field of human rights in accordance with the procedure established by
the legislation of Turkmenistan.
CHAPTER X. OFFICE OF THE OMBUDSMAN
Article 41. Office and regional offices of the Ombudsman
1. The Office of the Ombudsman shall be established for the implementation of legal,
organizational, scientific and analytical, logistical, financial and economic, informational and
other support for the activities of the Ombudsman. The regional offices of the Ombudsman
may be established on the ground.
2. The Office of the Ombudsman shall be a state authority with the rights of a legal entity that
has settlement and other accounts in credit institutions of Turkmenistan, a rubber stamp and
stamps and other requisites.
3. The legislation of Turkmenistan shall determine the rights, duties and responsibilities of the
Office personnel and that of the regional offices of the Ombudsman, as well as their public
service.
Article 42. Structure of the Office and regional offices of the Ombudsman
1. The Ombudsman shall approve the structure of the Office and regional offices, the
regulations of the Office and regional offices and their structural divisions, and directly
supervise their work.
2. The Ombudsman shall establish and approve the number and staffing of his office and
regional institutions within the cost estimates.
3. The Ombudsman shall issue orders on issues related to the management of the Office and
regional offices.
Article 43. Financing of the Ombudsman's activities
1. The activities of the Ombudsman and his Office shall be financed from the State Budget
of Turkmenistan.