Statute

3.1. The Administration shall performs the following duties in accordance with the areas of activity defined by this Statute:

3.1.1. develop and implement the programme and concept of development in the field of Reserves;

3.1.2. coordinate activities of state bodies related to the Reserves;

3.1.3. exercise control in the field of Reserves;

3.1.4. ensure the protection of historical and cultural monuments located on the territory of the Reserves and maintain the regime established for the territory;

3.1.5. organize permanent safeguarding of protected objects; ensure functional purpose, architectural and aesthetic appearance and life of historical and cultural monuments;

3.1.6. in accordance with the law, take decisions on the conservation, repair, restoration, reconstruction and regeneration of monuments, which are in  public ownership, for construction and fortification  and area improvement works on monuments for protection purposes; give consent to the implementation of these works in connection with monuments in private ownership and monitoring the progress of their implementation;

3.1.7. approve rehabilitation, conservation, repair, reconstruction, regeneration and other works on monuments;

3.1.8. give consent to area improvement and reconstruction works in the territory of the Reserves;

3.1.9. organise forecasting and planning work related to the Reserves and ensuring the sustainable development of the Reserves;

3.1.10.carry out scientific, historical and cultural studies of monuments located in the territory of the Reserves; organise of their purposeful use; and their preservation;

 3.1.11. ensure the implementation of international treaties to which the Republic of Azerbaijan is a party -in the appropriate areas of activity

3.1.12. coordinate activities of companies and organisations responsible for engineering and communication systems; organise activities of residential and non-residential properties; plan, organise restoration and repair of monuments and structures and supervision over the implementation of such works;

3.1.13. conduct inventory of historical and architectural monuments and structures located in the territory of the Reserves; carry out technical classification; and compiling appropriate lists of the values of monuments;

3.1.14. implement appropriate measures as established by law to prevent violations of ensuring the regime for the use of historical and cultural monuments, for protection of monuments, the rules for their use and a regime for protecting the Reserves; to hold accountable those responsible;

3.1.15. control compliance with the regime established for the Reserves when leasing out or privatising objects located in the territory of the Reserves; grant consent in accordance with legislation, to privatisation and transfer for use and conclusion of the safeguarding obligations agreements; in accordance with legislation, terminate works on transfer to use, including a lease, which are not authorised by the Administration;

3.1.16. properly organise recreational zones, landscaping and traffic areas in the territory of the Reserves; in case if vehicle traffic along the road sections near monuments or through their protective zone endanger the safety of the monuments, implement measures to restrict or prohibit them in the manner prescribed by law;

3.1.17. prohibit repair work which may pose a threat to monuments within the Reserves, identify and implement appropriate safety measures; put forward demands and if, they are met, authorise the continuation of the works;

 3.1.18. develop tourism in the territory of the Reserves; identify tourist routes and organise the creation of relevant infrastructure;

3.1.19. developt and implement historical and cultural projects related to the territory of the Reserves;

3.1.20. organise bibliographic reviews and historical researches; involve specialists in studies of monuments located in the territory;

3.1.21. organise: promotion of the scientific, cultural and historical value of monuments; prepare exhibitions, photo stands, excursions. lectures, documentary and feature films; publish popular scientific literature; international and national symposiums  and seminars focused on this;

3.1.22. register archaeological works authorised in accordance with legislation in the territory of the Reserves; exercise control over archaeological excavations and other such works

3.1.23. implement activities on keeping state registration, classification and protection of discovered historical and cultural monuments; submit proposals related to their values and protection regime;

3.1.24. organize legal enlightenment, the creation of an advisory service on the safeguarding of tangible and intangible cultural heritage; initiate a legal action in case of violation of rights related to the state property; represent interests of the Reserves in courts; inform relevant governmental bodies about persons who violated the legislation related to monuments located in territory of the Reserves;

3.1.25. in accordance with Law of the Republic of Azerbaijan "On Advertising", to exercise control over the advertising activities in the territory of the Reserves and to implement regulation in this area, including: issuance permits for construction and installation of advertising media, their structural modifications and placing advertisements on them; when issuing a permit for advertising, to prepare and deliver to the advertiser a certificate of technical specifications for advertisement;  as well as to conclude a contract with the advertiser on obtaining a permit issued.

Note: The Administration shall send the advertisers with valid advertising permits in the territory of the Reserves obtained before August 1, 2017, notification requiring to conclude an agreement on obtaining a permit pursuant to Article 3 of Law of the Republic of Azerbaijan of June 2017, N755-VQD, "On Amendments to Law of the Republic of Azerbaijan "On Advertising".

3.1.26. develop a digital information -communication system to manage the territory of the Reserves; ensure introduction of scientific and technical achievements in this area taking into account international practice

3.1.27. consider applications received in connection with the activities of the Administration and take measures in accordance with the procedure specified by Law

3.1.28. ensure public awareness of its activities, development of a website, placing on the site and constantly updating available public information, whose list is identified by Law of the Republic of Azerbaijan "On Access to Information";

3.1.29. take measures to improve its structure and operation;

3.1.30. implement measures on protection of the state and commercial secret as well as confidentiality regime;

3.1.31. implement joint targeted programmes and projects funded by the government agencies, international organisations, legal entities and individuals;

3.1.32. issue appropriate rights defining documents related to the territory, in cases specified in this Statute;

3.1.33. ensure effective and targeted use of budget fund, loans, grants and other financial resources allocated for the Administration;

3.1.34. organise information support of the Administration and its security;

3.1.35. perform other duties specified by Acts of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan.

3.2. The Administration shall have the following rights to perform its duties:

3.2.1. draft or participate in drafting legal acts related to the Reserves;

3.2.2. initiate accession of the Republic of Azerbaijan to the international treaties related to the Reserves; organise international conferences, seminars and other international events in the areas of activities;

3.2.3. send a request to state authorities and local self-government bodies, individuals and legal entities in order to obtain the necessary information (documents);

3.2.4. represent the Reserves at the international level; co-operate as established with relevant international organisations, relevant governmental agencies (structures) of foreign states; study relevant experience of foreign countries; exchange experience with reserves operating abroad;

3.2.5. provide opinions and proposals in the areas of activities; conduct analyses and reviews; produce analytical materials; conduct research;

3.2.6. prohibit the implementation of any improvement, restoration, reconstruction, regeneration and repair-construction works in the territory of the Reserve without authorisation by the Administration; give binding instructions;

3.2.7. build the tourist infrastructure facilities in the territory of the Reserves, with the preservation of traditional street pattern, on the sites of destroyed and threatened buildings that have no historical and architectural value; as well as design and build new facilities to meet the needs of the Administration;

3.2.8. request a report on the research works conducted by legal entities and individuals who organise excavation works in the territory of the Reserve;

3.2.9.give binding instructions about elimination of violations regarding the protection and use of monuments in the territory of the Reserves and take appropriate measures;

3.2.10. ensure the implementation of construction and fortification works on the historical and cultural monuments, improvement of their effectiveness and level, as well as adjustments for the usability of the monuments;

3.2.11. grant consent to repair and construction work which does not make threat to monuments in the buffer zone outside the Reserves.

3.2.12. grant consent to research and promotion (audiovisual filming, etc.) of monuments in the territory of the Reserves;

3.2.13. involve independent experts and specialists in its activities in accordance with the procedure established by Law;

3.2.14. issue special bulletins and other publications in accordance with the procedure established by Law;

3.2.15. gain income through:  cultural and public events held in the territory of the Reserves; creation of structures (objects) providing temporary and permanent services; participation in joint activities with private and governmental structures on a contractual basis; and provision of various services;

3.2.16. attract investment aiming to develop the Reserves;

3.2.17. lease out or use, in accordance with Law, the state property that is on a balance sheet of the Administration;

3.2.18. organise courses of professional development and in other areas to improve the professional level of the staff; and provide paid services on organisation of paid courses for training and development according to the areas of activities of the Administration;

3.2.19. establish economic companies aiming to perform the Administration's duties or participate in such entities;

3.2.20. exercise other rights established by the acts of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan