Zhytomyr Oblast Governor to Quit
Tuesday, 16 August 2016, 11:13
Zhytomyr oblast governor Serhiy Mashkovskyi decided to step down after two years in his position, Zhytomyr.info reports.
"I confirm that I have written a letter of voluntarily resignation today [on August 16]," he told journalists.
Mashovskyi has been Governor for two years.
"After the President signs the order to dismiss me, I will invite all of you [journalists] and if you have any questions [about the reasons], I will answer them," he said.
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The Zhytomyr Governor is remembered for banning oblast administration officials from giving comments to the press without prior coordination with a special department.
Mashkovskyi was appointed Governor on July 22, 2014.
Source: Ukrayinska Pravda
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