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coordinated actions of the legislative and executive power aimed at realization of the national security policy, continued development of democratic processes, and rule of law, enhancing level of people’s trust in the country’s institutions. The public administration bodies continually prepare for the realization of their function, and enhance the capabilities for support of the defence system, as an element of the national security system.
The crises management system is implemented by the public administration bodies (the Assembly, the President and the Government), the armed forces, the protection and rescue forces, and the bodies of the municipalities and the city of Skopje.24
The ministries and the other public administration bodies take part in the prevention, early warning, and handling of the crisis situation in accordance with the Law on Crises Management, which regulates their responsibilities. The ministries and the other public administration bodies, municipalities,and the city of Skopje, public companies, public services, as well as trade companies of particular significance to operating in crises situations, defined by the
23 The Development, Concepts and Doctrine Centre.(2008). Joint Doctrine Publication 0-01 (JDP 0-
01) (3rd Edition), Shrivenham, UK, p.1-10 available at www.dcdc.dii.r.mil.uk accessed on 20.01.2013
24 Assembly of the Republic of Macedonia. (2005). Law on Crisis Management, Official Gazette of
RM №.29/05 /2005
Government of the Republic of Macedonia, are prepared to perform their functions, i.e. prevention and crises management. The main factors of the crises management system in the Republic of Macedonia are the following: the Management Committee, the Assessment Group, and the Crises Management Centre; however, certain activities are also performed by the other bodies of the public administration and the government (the Assembly, the President and the Government), the armed forces ARM, the protection and rescue forces, and the bodies of the municipalities, and the city of Skopje. The basic goal of the crises management system is prevention, early warning, and management of crises, which present a risk to the goods, health and life of people and animals, arising from natural disasters and epidemics, or other risks and dangers directly threatening the constitutional order and security of the Republic of Macedonia or parts of it, and which do suffice for declaring war or emergency.
The coordination of the institutions in crises management in the Republic of Macedonia is shown on Figure 3.
ROLE OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE REPUBLIC OF MACEDONIA (ARM) IN THE CRISIS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
other intervention cannot be fully equated with resolving of any other previous similar crisis.23
Having regard to the contemporary concept of crises, we can conclude that successful handling of crises requires well developed crisis management. Crisis management is a process of attempts to resolve crises, before they become armed conflicts. This process may use the plans developed during peacetime planning or may have to commence from the mere beginning. Therefore, crisis management has become very important, and persons dealing with crisis management ought to be good leaders and have good control over the crisis. Moreover, crisis management should also involve experienced people, who along with the scientific findings will create clear instructions and procedures on crises response when they emerge.
3.2 Crises Management System in the Republic of Macedonia
Successful crises management in the Republic of Macedonia requires coordinated actions of the legislative and executive power aimed at realization of the national security policy, continued development of democratic processes, and rule of law, enhancing level of people’s trust in the country’s institutions. The public administration bodies continually prepare for the realization of their function, and enhance the capabilities for support of the defence system, as an element of the national security system.The crises management system is implemented by the public administration bodies (the Assembly, the President and the Government), the armed forces, the protection and rescue forces, and the bodies of the municipalities and the city of Skopje.24
The ministries and the other public administration bodies take part in the prevention, early warning, and handling of the crisis situation in accordance with the Law on Crises Management, which regulates their responsibilities. The ministries and the other public administration bodies, municipalities,and the city of Skopje, public companies, public services, as well as trade companies of particular significance to operating in crises situations, defined by the
23 The Development, Concepts and Doctrine Centre.(2008). Joint Doctrine Publication 0-01 (JDP 0-
01) (3rd Edition), Shrivenham, UK, p.1-10 available at www.dcdc.dii.r.mil.uk accessed on 20.01.2013
24 Assembly of the Republic of Macedonia. (2005). Law on Crisis Management, Official Gazette of
RM №.29/05 /2005
Government of the Republic of Macedonia, are prepared to perform their functions, i.e. prevention and crises management. The main factors of the crises management system in the Republic of Macedonia are the following: the Management Committee, the Assessment Group, and the Crises Management Centre; however, certain activities are also performed by the other bodies of the public administration and the government (the Assembly, the President and the Government), the armed forces ARM, the protection and rescue forces, and the bodies of the municipalities, and the city of Skopje. The basic goal of the crises management system is prevention, early warning, and management of crises, which present a risk to the goods, health and life of people and animals, arising from natural disasters and epidemics, or other risks and dangers directly threatening the constitutional order and security of the Republic of Macedonia or parts of it, and which do suffice for declaring war or emergency.
The coordination of the institutions in crises management in the Republic of Macedonia is shown on Figure 3.
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Figure 3. Coordination of the crises management system
The support by the police and the other public institutions involved in the national security system regarding handling crises as part of ARM’s tasks is regulated by the Law on Defence and Law on Crises Management. The armed forces can participate in alleviating the consequences of a crisis situation upon the order of the President of the Republic.25 The participation of the armed forces or parts of it in handling crises situations is laid out in the Directive on support of
25 Assembly of the Republic of Macedonia. (1992). Constitution of the Republic of Macedonia,
Official Gazette of RM №.52 /1992 GOVERNMENT Assessment Group CRISES MANAGEMENT CENTRE- HEADQUARTERS Management Committee
President of the Republic of Macedonia – Supreme
Commander
Local Government and other actors
Units CRISIS ARM MoI PRD FORCES Units
state authorities, the local government units, and other governmental and nongovernmental organizations and institutions, as well as the citizens in handling natural disasters and epidemics, technological, and other crises, and the Directive on operating and other procedures of ARM in support of the police in the event of crises situations.
The directives on the ARM’s involvement define the operating procedures and the procedures of operation of the General Staff of ARM in the event of the necessity for support of state authorities in handling crises situations, natural disasters, and other crises.
The directive defines ARM’s missions, tasks arising from the missions and the forces and units of ARM, involved in the event of necessity to support the state authorities in handling crisis situations, natural disasters and other crises. Furthermore, aiming at successful involvement of ARM in handling crisis situations, Standard Operating Procedures are drafted on the cooperation of ARM and other institutions involved in the crises management system. Standard Operating Procedures provide an initial response to crises, and a successful system of command. The directives and Standard Operating Procedures help the relevant institutions at all levels (local, regional, national, and international) coordinate their activities of handling crises. They ensure operation of institutions in accordance with their responsibilities in the event of crises.