Legislative Changes in Adjara Violate the Principles of Political Autonomy

Legislative Changes in Adjara Violate the Principles of Political Autonomy

Tbilisi, Media News

“The rule for establishment of the government of the Autonomous Republic of Adjara proceeds from the amendment made by the Georgian Parliament in regard to the status of Adjara, and the Supreme Council of the Republic did not have the right to change it,” stated Vakhtang Khmaladze, an expert in constitutional issues.

In his opinion these changes are incorrect and violate the principles of, not only political autonomy, but also of self-governance.

“The idea of self-governance is that citizens residing on a certain territory implement self-governance through the representative body, the Supreme Council in this particular case. According to the new rule of establishing Adjarian government adopted by the Georgian Parliament, this principle is violated,” stated the expert.

On July 28, the Supreme Council of Adjara adopted a law on a first hearing and according to the law, the members of the government, in agreement with the President, introduced the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Autonomous Republic to the Supreme Council for approval. In case the candidates are not approved after two nominations, the president has the right to dismiss the Council.