Medvedev suggests Tatarstan getting involved in rearrangement of functions and authorities between federal centre and regions

“Tatarstan which has a positive experience in realization of social and economic programs should get involved in work on rearrangement of functions and authorities between federal centre and subjects of federation”, - President of Russia Dmitry Medvedev stated at a bilateral meeting with Head of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov in Kazan. The event took place in Kazan City Hall.

We remind that on June,24 Dmitry Medvedev held meetings with heads of several RF subjects. Initiatives on decentralization of some powers assigned to federal authorities and their delegation to regional level.

“Not so long ago in St.Petersburg I announced the idea of rearrangement of various functions and authorities including budget authorities, economic, social functions between federal centre and subjects of federation. Tatarstan has its own experience in realization of social and economic programs. I want you to participate in preparation of relevant documents”, - Dmitry Medvedev addressed Tatarstan President.

“The gubernatorial membership positively interpreted the idea of delegating powers for more efficient work”, - Rustam Minnikhanov said. By his words Tatarstan Republic already has such experience. He cited the example of preparation for hosting Universiade 2013 in Kazan.

“Preparation for Universiade 2013, construction of sport objects at the expense of federal funds and report on their application is the example of efficient work within the frameworks of powers delegated by federal centre”, - Rustam Minnikhanov considers.

He assured Dmitry Medvedev that Tatarstan would actively participate in work on rearrangement of functions and authorities between federal centre and regions.