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President Vladimir Putin signed the Federal Law on General Principles of Local Self Government Organisation in the Russian Federation. Mr Putin called this law one of the most important components of full-scale administrative reform. The Presidential Administration, the government and the State Duma all worked together on the law

October 6, 2003

The new law will come into force on January 1, 2006 and will give a detailed plan of action for the federal and regional authorities during the transition period. The President emphasised that the government should “follow this plan strictly.”

Moreover, the government should not delay the deadline for bringing the law into force. Preparation should begin immediately, with the government working with the commission on delimiting powers between the federal and regional authorities and ensuring that the proposals of the regions and municipalities are taken into account. The government and the commission will receive the relevant instructions very soon.

October 6, 2003