The Armenian government ratified Thusday the procedure of first sitting of the city council to be formed upon results of May 31 elections. The decision was taken in compliance with the law on the city of Yerevan. It will take efect on the next Monday after annoucement of official results of the election.

The government also ratified the mayoral inaugural procedure.

Also, a number of past governmental decisions determining the responsibilitirs of the city council members and mayor of Yerevan were amended.

Elections of Yerevan city council will be held on May 31. 6 parties, namely Repuvlic Party of Armenia, Prosperous Armenia, Orinats Yerkir, Dashnaktsutyun, People's Party and Labor Social Party, as well as the Armenian National Congress nominated their candidates.

Number one candidate in the winning party's list will be elected Mayor of Yerevan.