On April, 15, 20201 the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine adopted in its second reading and as a whole Draft of the Law on amending some laws of Ukraine on starosta institute development №4535. 239 people’s deputies voted for it.

The draft of the law is reported to suggest, in particular, prior to nominating a starosta candidate for the hromada council to consider, a public discussion with the residents should be obligatorily held.

Under the draft, the starosta belonging to the hromada executive council shall not be mandatory anymore. Concurrently, the starosta will be entitled to participate in and address council meetings, the executive committee and other council bodies.