MINSK, 6 February (BelTA) - Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko convened a meeting to discuss the improvement of legal regulation of the status of the chairmen of district executive committees and city executive committees on 6 February, BelTA has learned.
“Today we should finalize the issues related to enhancing the role of district executive committees and city executive committees, and their chairmen,” Aleksandr Lukashenko said opening the meeting.
The head of state recalled that in November 2024, a meeting of the Presidium of the Belarusian People's Congress discussed a relevant draft decree. During the meeting, several proposals were made, including the proposal not to issue a presidential decree but to adopt a law instead.
“The bill has been prepared and submitted to me for further consideration before it is sent to the House of Representatives. Let's review whether it covers all pressing issues and addresses all problems that currently hinder the efficient functioning of the local executive committees,” the Belarusian leader stressed. “Chairmen of local authorities should not hold on to their powers and status at the top and be firmly against delegating of some powers down the chain. This is absolutely unacceptable. We must prioritize the interests of our state.”
When discussing the bill, we need to determine the final form and content of the document to make the chairmen even more committed to achieving results and working efficiently, Aleksandr Lukashenko emphasized. The head of state asked what personnel, economic and other powers will be given to local authorities to enable them to tackle pressing issues and play a more prominent role in the development of their districts. He also asked which would be more effective in solving these tasks: a bill or a presidential decree.
“The main thing is to make relevant and necessary decisions. We need to enhance the role of this key element, which works directly with people. Perhaps they have enough powers? If so, please let me know. I have outlined how we will act. We should not be afraid to give the chairmen of local executive committees appropriate functions and powers. They will bear great responsibility. The pressure on them will be huge but we must provide them with the necessary tools,” the president summarized.
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