23 February 2009, 12:54
The Bill (Reg. No.2270-3) introduces majority electoral system of absolute majority for the election of mayors, which secures election of candidates supported by the absolute majority of electors to the said post.
The Committee members stated that pursuant to the Bill, "a candidate to the post of a mayor who received more than a half of votes of electors who participated in the voting is considered an elected mayor".
The Committee members believe that adoption of the Bill will promote enhancement of mayor´s responsibility before the electors, boost the political dialogue between the mayor and electors, and create extra mechanisms of realization of citizens´ suffrage.