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In the Cabinet of Ministers meeting on July 9, the government decided to appoint Zaiga Liepiņa, Deputy State Secretary of the Ministry of Economics, as the Director of the Consumer Rights Protection Centre (PTAC) starting from August 1 of this year. Until now, her responsibilities have included external economic relations, the internal market, and consumer rights issues.
“It is particularly crucial to develop consumer protection that fosters a dynamic and efficient business environment, allowing companies to thrive. Consumer demand, which drives innovation and economic growth and motivates businesses to maintain fair prices and high-quality products and services, is vital,” emphasized Z. Liepiņa.
Acknowledging Z. Liepiņa’s professional experience and expertise, including leading teams, fulfilling the responsibilities of a senior official in ensuring PTAC’s cooperation and operational oversight, and her experience in drafting regulations related to consumer rights and interests protection and the harmonization of European Union laws in these areas, the Ministry of Economics prepared a draft order for the Cabinet of Ministers proposing her transfer to the position of PTAC Director.
The Consumer Rights Protection Centre is a direct administration institution under the supervision of the Minister of Economics. According to the Consumer Rights Protection Law, its director is appointed and dismissed by the Cabinet of Ministers upon the recommendation of the Minister of Economics.
Additionally, the government has approved the transfer of the current PTAC Director, Baiba Vītoliņa, to the position of Director of the State Construction Control Bureau, effective August 1 of this year.