Article 35. Statistical methodologies

Statistical methodologies shall be a system of methods, rules, and principles used in the production and dissemination of official statistics.

The use of statistical methodology shall be mandatory in the formation of official statistics.

The development and approval of statistical methodology shall be carried out by the producers of official statistics within the scope of their powers in accordance with international methodologies and recommendations.

Interference of state bodies, their officials, as well as other persons in the formation of statistical methodology shall not be allowed.

Producers of official statistics can collaborate with research organizations to evaluate and improve statistical methodology.

Providers of administrative data shall agree obligatorily with the authorized state body and voluntarily with other producers of official statistics on the content, methodology, and list of data they collect, including the procedure for amending them.