Mirziyoyev proposes to remove a norm on governors from the constitution

An important issue in the reform of the system of state administration and the government is the division of powers between governors and local councils.  This was stated by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev at a meeting with members of the Constitutional Commission today, 20 June.

 “As you all know, I’ve stated this idea many times. As a result of the reforms that we have carried out, the powers of local councils and citizens' self-governing bodies have been expanded.

Therefore, I think it is time to remove from the constitution the norm that governors (khokims) simultaneously preside over the councils of people’s MPs”, - Shavkat Mirziyoyev said.

The president stated that the implementation of this reform will lead to the introduction of the principle of separation of powers at the local level, increase the effectiveness of the work of local councils, and accountability of governors (khokims) to the people.

“It serves to fully ensure the interests of the population in the regions (oblasts), strengthening the councils and public control over the activities of local self-government bodies.

We will further expand the powers of people’s representative bodies,” - the president said.