Decree “On the Day of local self-government” was signed

Vladimir Putin signed a decree “On the Day of local self-government”.

The full text of the document:

In order to enhance the role and importance of institution of local self-government, development of democracy and civil society I decree:

1. To celebrate the Day of Local Self-Government on April 21 - the day of publication of charter of cities in 1785. This event initiated the development of Russian legislation on local government.

2. To recommend the federal bodies of state power, bodies of state power of subjects of the Russian Federation, other state agencies, local governments, municipal authorities, organizations and public associations to hold events on the Day of the local self-government.

3. This Decree shall come into operation upon signature.

19.06.2012

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