Barnaul, Barnaul City Duma and the Mayor
Barnaul
Barnaul is a city located in southwestern Siberia, Russia. The city is the administrative center of Altai Krai. Barnaul is located on the Ob River and has a population of over 600,000 people.
Barnaul was founded in 1730 as a copper smelting plant. In the 19th century, the city became a major center for trade and commerce. Today, Barnaul is an important industrial and cultural center.
Barnaul City Duma
The Barnaul City Duma is the legislative body of the city. The Duma is composed of 35 deputies who are elected for four-year terms.
The Duma's responsibilities include adopting the city budget, approving the mayor's appointments, and passing laws and regulations.
Mayor
The mayor of Barnaul is the head of the city's executive branch of government. The mayor is elected for a five-year term.
The mayor's responsibilities include implementing the city's laws and regulations, managing the city's finances, and representing the city to other governments.
Vyacheslav Frank
The current mayor of Barnaul is Vyacheslav Frank. Frank was elected in 2009 and is serving his second term.
Frank is a member of the United Russia party. He is a graduate of the Altai State Technical University.
Responsibilities of the Mayor
* Implement the city's laws and regulations. * Manage the city's finances. * Represent the city to other governments. * Appoint the heads of city departments. * Prepare the city's budget.Powers of the Mayor
* Veto the Duma's laws and regulations. * Dissolve the Duma. * Call for new elections. * Issue decrees and orders.Relationship between the Mayor and the Duma
The mayor and the Duma have a complex relationship. The mayor is responsible for implementing the city's laws and regulations, but the Duma has the power to veto the mayor's actions.
The mayor and the Duma must work together to effectively govern the city. If the mayor and the Duma cannot work together, it can lead to gridlock and a lack of progress.
