[nw_arizona_granny]

From the reports that I have read, it appears that only Putin will decide who is going to serve.

If you don't like his choice, then tough, he will appoint.

[FearGodNotMen]

I know, I was just kidding with you. Thanks for the article!

[MarMema]

Yep, it's the exact same way they do it in Italy and it was very successful for Italy in combatting corruption. Most suspect it was their model that Putin chose. Btw, it is only 2/3 of the regions which will have appointed leaders.

Big takeover, he hasn't even submitted the legislation yet.

This legislation primarily affects outlying rural regions. And it is actually able to be vetoed by the local councils, at which point Putin must submit a second appointment.

So get your facts straight here, ok?

[MarMema]

italy

"The Italian State is highly centralized, with a central state authority (the Government), 20 regions and about a hundred provinces. The prefect of each of the provinces is appointed by and answerable to the central government, which he locally represents."