Saint Petersburg Legislative Assembly is the legislative wing of the city government. The Legislature in St. Petersburg is an appendage of the Russian federal government based on the principles of division of state authority and democracy. The Legislative Assembly in St. Petersburg represents the City Duma or Parliament. It is also referred to as the Saint Petersburg Council of People's Deputies, which had its initiation in 1994.
The Assembly is made up of 50 members elected by the process of proportional representation for tenure of 4 years. The Chairman of the St. Petersburg Legislative Assembly is a member of the Russian Federation Council.
St. Petersburg Legislative Assembly Functions
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The functions of St. Petersburg legislature may be summarized as:
- It passes St. Petersburg laws, decrees of legislative assemble, and the St. Petersburg Charter
- Controls execution of St. Petersburg Charter
- Ratify and fulfill city budget
- Implement taxes and budgetary measures
- Monitor city development projects
- Manage and maintain city property
- Regulation of local self-government activities
- Awards the title of 'Honorary Citizen of St. Petersburg'
Saint Petersburg Legislative Assembly building is located in the historical and magnificent Marlinsky Palace and is a major tourist attraction of St. Petersburg.
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