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The President of the Republic was elected the Friend of Local Governments of the Year23.11.2001
President Arnold Rüütelyesterday participated in the local government forum in Tartu, where he was awarded the title of the Friend of Local Government of the Year. The local government representatives participating in the forum elected Arnold Rüütel to be the most local-government-friendly person.
On the forum, the President delivered a speech, where he highlighted some starting points for planning the further activities of local government activities. In his speech, the President emphasised that local governments should take into account the wishes of the inhabitants and care for maintaining the lifestyle carrying the local character.
In his speech, the President said that the method for the reform of local government should consist of openness and co-operation between the local government units themselves, between unions of local governments, between the state and local governments, and that different political forces and unions, scientists and specialists of different fields, and above all, the inhabitants of towns and rural municipalities, should be engaged into the discussion of subjects related to the reform of local governments and into the evaluation of solutions.
The goal of the local government reform are the people living in Estonia, who have the right to safe human environment, where they would be able to realise their constitutional rights and fulfil the respective obligations.
The President expressed his hope that todays discussions will be followed by real actions and changes in our local governments.
Press Service of the Office of the President
Kadriorg, November 23, 2001
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