At today’s meeting the Council of Elders determined the areas allowed for organization of technical and special significance fireworks, as well as the requirements and conditions related to them. The project was introduced by Deputy Mayor Tigran Avinyan, who noted that there are two areas in Yerevan meeting the established requirements where fireworks can be organized: Republic square and Freedom square (Azatutyan). Fireworks will be allowed in these spots only on holidays, on the initiative of the local and state governance bodies. Private fireworks will be prohibited in Yerevan. Deputy Mayor Avonyan added that taking into account the possibility of special, exclusive events, fireworks can be allowed in case of the Mayor’s permission. Yerevan Council of Elders unanimously voted for the project. To give the problem a comprehensive solution there is a legislative package which has been put into operation today: import of fireworks raw materials will be prohibited except for certificated organizations.

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By the decision of the Council of Elders, the policlinic “Nor Aresh” CJSC will merge with “Grigor Narekatsi” medical centre CJSC. The project was introduced by the Deputy Mayor Gevorg Simonyan who noted that the policlinic had never been renovated since its establishment which resulted in its seismic insecurity and improper conditions making it impossible to provide appropriate services to nearly 27000 residents registered there. As a result of the reorganization the “Max Med” LLC accredited to “Grigor Narekatsi” MC CJSC expressed willingness to realize an investment program in the MC due to which the residents will get the opportunity not only to get out-patient services but also will make use of full medical care including diagnostics of low affordability.

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To make the supervision over Yerevan budget performance more efficient the Council of Elders decided to install an auditory service.

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In accordance with the Council’s decision, the community-owned unfinished residential building with the surface of 159 sq m located at 64/6 Vilnus street and its land plot of 612,7 sq m was granted to the participant of the family of the 44-day war Erik Gasparyan who got heavy injury at the war.

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Memorial boards commemorating the Arm.SSR Distinguished Artist, eminent Armenian sculptor Hovhannes Bejanyan, his son, renowned sculptor David Bejanyan as well as the eminent Armenian conductor, the RA Distinguished Art Figure Aram Gharabekyan.

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Yerevan basic school N37 was named after the Armenian poet, the RA NAS Academician Vahagn Davtyan. The Council approved of the draft decision.

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Yerevan street 51 in Arabkir district will be named after the Danish missioner Maria Jacobsen. During the Genocide, Maria Jacobsen saved the lives of many Armenian children and set up the “Bird’s Nest” orphanage for emigrated and orphaned Armenian kids.

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Considering the law “On non-cash operation” which has come into force since June 1 and the fact that any payment into Yerevan budget is made non-cash, the Council decided to cancel the procedure of procurement of receipts for cash payments.

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The next regular meeting of the Council of Elders of Yerevan is scheduled for December 27.