VIII congress of the Council of municipalities of the Republic of Tatarstan held in Kazan

On December 25 at the 8th congress of the Council of municipalities Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov noted an important role of local self-government in accomplishment of the objectives faced by the republic.

Tatarstan State Counsellor Mintimer Shaimiev, Chairman of State Council Farid Mukhametshin, Prime Minister Ildar Khalikov, deputies of Russian State Duma, members of the Federation Council, Tatarstan Government, and delegates from 956 municipalities took part in the event.

Chairman of the council Minsagit Shakirov made report on results of work. He noted that it is important to support citizens’ participation in municipal management, and deputies have to meet with citizens more often.

According to Minsagit Shakirov, budget revenues made 62 bln rubles in 2013. He called heads of municipalities to actively participate in implementation of all regional programmes.

Heads of municipalities, in their turn, told about problems of local self-government.

Summing up, Rustam Minnikhanov said that regional leadership is worried about problems of municipalities. He continued that 2013 was a hard year, major efforts were taken to host Universiade. “It would be difficult to fulfill all tasks without your help,” Tatarstan President addressed municipalities.

Rustam Minnikhanov believes that demography is the main factor that influences efficiency of work of municipalities.

Tatarstan President told about economic and social development of the republic and major projects being implemented, TANECO plant, the Complex of heavy residue processing TAIF-NK, and Ammonia plant.

Rustam Minnikhanov informed that total revenues of industrial enterprises will make 92 bln rubles in 2013.

Speaking about agriculture, Rustam Minnikhanov said that support of private farmsteads is important.

Tatarstan President also told about other regional project, in particular, capital repair of houses and schools, construction of first-aid stations, multi-purpose centres, and provision of housing for district police officers.

Summing up, Rustam Minnikhanov thanked heads of municipalities for their work and wished success in new year.