Delay in scrutinizing the law: Postponement of Il Tumen's deliberations
Cracking the Core: Power Struggles in Yakutsk City Duma and Il Tumen State Assembly
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YAKUTIA.INFO. In an unexpected turn of events, the Local Self-Government Committee of the Il Tumen recently decided to halt the progress of two contentious bills. These are the proposed bills on direct elections for Yakutsk's Mayor and the so-called "Fedorov Law," which allows for the annulment of elections for heads of districts and settlements. Alexander Ivanov, a deputy of Il Tumen, shared this update on his social media.
"These matters will not be up for discussion during this session on the 26th, as the City Duma needs to convene a meeting first, scrutinize the issue, and then reintroduce it. Consequently, these two bills are likely to be addressed in March or April. However, given the stance of the republic's leadership, Il Tumen, and the chairman of the local self-government committee, one might infer that this is merely a temporary respite. They'll wait for the dust to settle and then reintroduce them," Ivanov commented.
Ivanov also voiced his concern that the authorities will work tirelessly to expedite the passage of these bills, skipping the process of discussions and opinions, and subsequently declaring: "The law has been passed, it cannot be reversed."
On the first bill, Yakutsk authorities seek to scrap direct elections for the mayor of Yakutia's capital and replace them with elections through the deputies of the Yakutsk City Duma instead.
Regarding the second issue, the republican leadership aims to eradicate the lowest level of local self-government and merge municipalities up to the district level, although the law does not enforce such changes. This move would eliminate the need to manage a multitude of independent districts, understand local nuances, and address local interests.
In essence, it seems that power is shifting towards an elusive circle of political figures.
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- Yakutsk City Duma
- Il Tumen State Assembly
- City Council
- Alexander Ivanov
- Cancellation of mayoral elections
- elite clique
Unveiling Power Concentration: Power concentration is a common occurrence, driven by objectives such as economic or political consolidation. It frequently involves centralizing decision-making power or consolidating governance bodies to streamline operations and improve efficiency. In some scenarios, mayoral elections might be cancelled as part of a broader strategy to concentrate power, shifting from direct to indirect governance. Merging municipalities can help achieve economies of scale, reduce administrative costs, and improve service delivery, but it may also lead to concerns about reduced local autonomy and representation. Russia's ongoing administrative and political reforms, underlined by Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin's recent focus on digitalization and domestic software use[2], could provide a broader context for these power struggles. However, more specific details about Yakutsk City Duma or Il Tumen State Assembly are not readily available. To delve deeper into these matters, it's recommended to consult local government reports, news sources, or official announcements from the regions in question.
The upcoming session of the Yakutsk City Duma is expected to scrutinize the issue of canceling direct elections for Yakutsk's Mayor, a move that could shift power dynamics within the city. Meanwhile, the Il Tumen State Assembly is postponing the discussion on the "Fedorov Law," which allows for the annulment of elections for heads of districts and settlements, hinting at potential policy-and-legislation changes in general-news pertaining to the regional politics.
