Regional Law No. 530 “On village chiefs”. Country/Territory Russian Federation Territorial subdivision Vologda Document type Legislation Date 2013 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Agricultural & rural development, Environment gen., Land & soil Keyword Local government Public participation Governance Geographical area CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Eastern Europe, Europe Entry into force notes This Regional Law enters into force on 1 January 2014. Abstract This Regional Law establishes legal grounds for the operation of village chiefs as a form of public participation in local government in rural areas. Village chief represents the interests of the territorial population in their interaction with local government. The scope of election of village chief shall be realization of decisions adopted by local government. Public official cannot be elected village chief. Full text Russian Website www.regionz.ru