The third sector requests the Kutaisi City Court to suspend the abolishing of the status for the 7 self-governing cities. Non-governmental organizations say that the ruling team received a resolution in violation of the law.

If the changes take effect, local democracy will be endangered. Before filing a suit nine NGOs presented their arguments at the press conference.

Third sector comments are shared by the parliamentary opposition whose representatives believe that after the changes the population will not be actively involved in the development of the city. The opponents` criticizm is not shared in the ruling team.

We will remind you that amendments to the local self-government code will be discussed in the parliament today, after the approval of the draft law will be sent to the president for signature.