1.1. The Ministry of Labour and Social Protection of Population of the Republic of Azerbaijan (hereinafter referred to as “the Ministry”) is a central executive body implementing state policy in the areas of including labour relations, protection of labour, use of labour resources, social protection of population, as well as labour pensions and social insurance, employment of population, unemployment insurance, demography, socio-medical expertise, rehabilitation of people with disabilities and children with special needs. 1.2. In its activities, the Ministry is guided by the Constitution of the Republic of Azerbaijan, laws of the Republic of Azerbaijan, decrees and orders of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, decisions and resolutions of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Azerbaijan, international treaties to which Azerbaijan is a signatory and this Regulation. 1.3. When carrying out its duties and exercising its rights set forth in these Regulations, the Ministry mutually interacts with central and local executive bodies, local self-government authorities, and non-governmental organizations. 1.4. The Ministry operates on the basis of legality, humanism and respect of human and civil rights and freedom. 1.5. The Ministry has at its disposal state-owned property, an independent balance sheet, banking and treasury accounts, seal with the State Emblem of the Republic of Azerbaijan and its own name engraved on it, respective stamps and letterheads. 1.6. Costs related to the maintenance and activities of the Ministry are financed through the state budget of the Republic of Azerbaijan and other sources provided for by law. 1.7. The Ministry is located in Baku city.