Kararname

Kararname is a formal written decision or decree issued by a person or body that holds legitimate authority, such as a government, court, or corporate board. The term is used in Turkish and other Turkic languages to denote an official act that records a resolution, directive, or instruction intended to be carried out by designated bodies or individuals. In practice, a kararname often functions as an administrative instrument rather than primary legislation.

Historically, kararname has been associated with Ottoman and imperial contexts, where decrees issued by the sultan or central authorities were recorded in formal documents. In the modern state, its use varies by jurisdiction but generally covers instruments that implement policy, regulate procedures, authorize actions, or appoint officials. In many Turkish-speaking contexts, kararname can refer to executive or administrative directives, as distinct from laws enacted by a legislature.

Contents and scope of a kararname typically include the purpose of the decision, the scope of its applicability, the actors responsible for implementation, and any procedures or timelines required for compliance. The instrument may address budgetary allocations, organizational changes, appointment or removal of officials, or the adoption of regulatory measures within a defined domain.

Publication and enforceability are common features. A kararname is usually issued in an official form and, where applicable, published in an official gazette or circulated to relevant agencies to ensure accountability and transparency. Its legal effect is generally subordinate to higher statutes or constitutional provisions and can be subject to judicial review or administrative appeal, depending on the jurisdiction.

Related concepts include decrees, executive orders, and official regulations. Kararnames are part of the broader category of formal administrative decisions used to implement policy and govern organizational action.