A contest to choose candidates for the post of ombudsperson for children’s rights was announced. Submissions will be accepted until June 30, IPN reports.

The contest will take place in two stages – acceptance of files and interviews. The candidates who will obtain a majority of votes from the members of the special commission for choosing candidates for the post of ombudsperson for children’s rights will be proposed to Parliament for consideration.

The candidates must have an irreproachable reputation, must not have negative professional integrity appraisals over the past five years and must not have any criminal records.

The contest to choose candidates for the post of ombudsperson for children’s rights was launched because Maiei Bănărescu completed her duties.