Kinevezése

Kinevezése refers to the act of appointing someone to a position or office, usually by an authority, rather than by election, contract, or inheritance. The term is used across Hungary to describe official assignments in public administration, academia, and private organizations. A kinevezés typically implies a formal mandate with defined duties, scope, and often a specified term.

The word comes from the Hungarian verb kinevezni, meaning “to appoint,” with kinevezése as the noun form. It is distinguished in usage from related concepts such as megbízás (an assignment or temporary task) and választás (an election). In most contexts, a kinevezés carries an official status and legal or constitutional significance.

In public administration and government, the appointing authority may be a president, prime minister, minister, or a designated agency, and the act is usually enacted by a decree, law, or formal decision. In universities, cultural institutions, and some state bodies, appointing bodies can include academic senates, boards, or councils. In the private sector, board members and executives are appointed according to the company’s charter and corporate governance rules.

Tenure and removal are governed by law, contract, or organizational rules. A kinevezés may be for a fixed term or an indefinite period, with renewal or confirmation required. Grounds for non-renewal or removal typically include misconduct, incapacity, or failure to meet terms, subject to due process. Debates around politicization and merit-based selection influence ongoing reforms in various jurisdictions.