Ulaanbaatar
New Governor of Ulaanbaatar takes office
Politics
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/ Prime Minister U.Khurelsukh confirmed S.Amarsaikhan, who received majority of the votes from the representatives of Citizens’ Representatives’ Khural, as the new Governor of the capital city.
At the irregular meeting of
the Citizens’ Representatives’ Khural on February 26, S.Amarsaikhan received 25
votes (56.8 per cent) out of the 45 members while his competitor Mukhchuluun
got 19 votes. Mr.S.Munkhchuluun nominated himself for the second time even
though he had received a majority in the previous vote and had not been
confirmed by Prime Minister.
On February 27, S.Amarsaikhan
took office from J.Batbayasgalan, Acting Governor of the capital city and
Deputy Governor in charge of Green Development
and Air Pollution.
After
receiving the seal, new mayor of Ulaanbaatar S.Amarsaikhan pledged to solve air
and soil pollution, reduce traffic congestion, ensure residents safety and
regulate urban planning first.
