Mission

To carry out all work and procedures related to Workplace Opening and Operating Licenses, in compliance with legal regulations focused on the protection of human beings and the environment.

Vision

To be recognized and serve as a guide through contemporary service delivery, applying policies that protect humans and the environment, while understanding the importance of opening and operating workplaces for regional development.

Job Description

The Department of Licenses and Inspections inspects and licenses public entertainment and recreation venues, as well as sanitary and non-sanitary workplaces operating within the boundaries of Keçiören district, in accordance with relevant legislation.

Authorities and Responsibilities

  1. Licensing and inspecting sanitary workplaces, second and third-class non-sanitary workplaces, and public entertainment and recreation venues located within municipal boundaries, in accordance with Regulation No. 2005/9207 on Workplace Opening and Operating Licenses.

  2. Issuing Weekly Holiday Permission Certificates to workplaces that request them, in accordance with Law No. 394 on Weekly Rest Days.

  3. Preparing the department’s fee schedule and submitting it to the Municipal Council.

  4. Calculating Workplace Opening and Operating Fees and Workplace Service, Inspection, and Control Fees per square meter for licensing processes, according to the schedule approved by the Municipal Council.

  5. Processing license transfers and issuing new licenses in the name of the new owner when a licensed workplace is transferred.

  6. Ensuring the archiving of all workplace files.

  7. Canceling workplaces deemed inappropriate for operation with the Mayor’s approval and submitting them to the Municipal Committee for a decision to prohibit activities.

  8. Determining distances and issuing permits, if appropriate, for workplaces serving hookah and alcoholic beverages.

  9. Inspecting and licensing workplaces operating without Workplace Opening and Operating Licenses or Weekly Holiday Licenses through the Municipal Police.

  10. Coordinating with the Ankara Metropolitan Municipality Fire Department for the inspection of workplaces requesting licenses in terms of fire safety measures.

  11. Evaluating citizen complaints within the framework of departmental regulations, taking necessary actions, and informing relevant parties of the results.

  12. Preparing the Strategic Plan and Performance Program.

  13. Preparing the department’s budget in line with the plan and performance targets.