annual report 2011 - Konkurentsiamet

ORGANISATION
Structure
According to the statutes of the Competition Authority, the Authority includes three field-based
divisions, which are the Competition Division, the Energy and Water Regulatory Division and
the Railway and Communications Regulatory Division. In addition to the divisions, there is the
External and Public Relations Department which is responsible for ensuring effective support
services. The Director General is at the head of the Authority (Figure 1). Structural Divisions are
directed by the Heads of Divisions, who are at the same time the Deputy Directors General.
FIGURE 1. Structure of the Competition Authority
According to the statutes, the functions of the Authority are divided between structural units or
divisions as follows:
The main functions of the Competition Division are: conducting the proceedings of
complaints and concentration notifications submitted by undertakings; conducting proceedings
of cases on its own initiative; replying to inquiries of undertakings and their representatives;
counselling and raising competition related awareness of the public.
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