kinevezést

Kinevezés is the act of appointing someone to a position or office by an authority that has the power to appoint. It implies a formal designation of duties and status and is typically accompanied by an official decision, contract, or appointment letter. The term is widely used in public administration, corporate governance, academia, and other organizations to indicate the formal assumption of duties.

The concept is distinct from election (választás), where the holder is chosen by vote, and from a temporary assignment or acting appointment (megbízás or megbízott), which does not necessarily create a permanent office relationship. In many contexts, kinevezés is binding for a specified term or for an indefinite period, subject to rules of law or internal regulations. In public institutions, the appointing authority may be a minister, the head of an agency, a university senate, or a similar body; in private companies, it may be the board of directors or the proprietor.

The process often involves qualification criteria, verification, and sometimes confirmation by another body or by law. The act of kinevezés is commonly recorded in official records or decrees, and it may grant the appointee specific powers, salary, and responsibilities.

Etymology: The noun derives from the verb kinevezni, with the suffix -és forming a noun meaning appointment or designation.