Presentation Legal Commentary by SIGMA on the Code of Administrative Procedures of the Republic of Albania Tirana Business University College, 11 April 2018

Program for the academic symposium, Tirana Business University College (TBU) Wednesday 11 April 2018 (18.00 – 20.30) on “Introduction to the Legal Commentary on the Albanian Code on Administrative Procedures (CAP)” 18:00 Welcoming words Mr Artan Hoxha, President of Tirana Business University College Mr Primoz Vehar, SIGMA 18:15 Introduction to the Commentary on the basis of selected topics: Zhani Shapo Genesis of the Commentary on the Code of Administrative Procedures – vague idea became reality through international teamwork. Wolfgang Rusch Absolute invalidity and unlawfulness of the administrative act – critical interpretation of a “classical” legal topic. Responsible unit and responsible official - new legal concept explained and assessed for the administrative practice. What the new Commentary can bring about - relevance of a legal commentary for the legal and administrative system in theory and practice. 19:45 Reception

Short bio - Wolfgang Rusch Retired Senior Advisor at SIGMA and working on behalf of SIGMA for Albania since 2008; Emeritus University Lecturer in Administrative Law and Senior Government Official in Germany; engaged in EU public administration reform projects since 1997; Wolfgang Rusch wrote Part Five “Administrative Activity”, contributed to Part One “General Provisions” and, furthermore, was also responsible for the overall concept of the Commentary as a whole, coordinated the substantive work of the group of authors and did the final legal editorial work on the English text.

Short bio - Zhani Shapo Former Senior Civil Servant in Albania; University Lecturer and Member of Board of Editors of the Albanian Law Journal; engaged in numerous public administration reform projects in Albania on behalf of SIGMA since 1998; Zhani Shapo wrote the Part Four “Administrative Procedure” and Part Nine “Transitory and Final Provision”. He also provided invaluable input to the overall Commentary project thanks to his knowledge of the Albanian administrative system and his vast experience within the Albanian administration and is also responsible for the legal revision of the Albanian translated version.