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At Friday’s plenary session of the Parliament, lawmakers discussed the draft amendments to the Law on the Legal Status of Cities and Villages (Revised), along with related bills and resolutions.
The report was presented by A.Erdeneburen, Member of Parliament, Minister of the Government, and Chairman of the “20-Minute City” National Committee. He noted that the revised law consists of 8 chapters and 54 articles and aims to establish the legal framework for organizing and managing cities and villages within Mongolia's administrative and territorial structure.
The law will regulate procedures for the creation, reorganization, and dissolution of cities and villages; set the criteria for determining city status; and define relationships between local governments, businesses, and residents.
According to Resolution No. 72, adopted on June 5, 2024, six cities will be granted state status, Darkhan, Erdenet, Zuunmod, Kharkhorum, Baganuur, and Nalaikh. In addition, 43 cities will receive local status, 14 of which are located within the capital city. Four satellite cities have also been established, including three within the capital.
The revised law is scheduled to take effect on June 1, 2026. However, due to the complex processes involved in transferring land, assets, budgets, and personnel between jurisdictions, some members argued for delaying implementation. A draft resolution has been submitted to define the land boundaries of 52 cities (excluding Kharkhorum).
Implementation will not require additional funding from the state budget. The draft legislation has been posted on the “d.parliament.mn” electronic platform for public consultation.
During the session, Parliament members expressed differing views. B.Purevdorj emphasized the need for a regional development approach focused on strengthening "gravity" cities and soums under decentralization. Ts.Sandag-Ochir suggested that in areas without border disputes, the law could be implemented immediately. B.Batbaatar called for timely execution of the law, or if unfeasible, its amendment. N.Nomtoibayar and J.Bat-Erdene supported postponing the law’s implementation to align with other legal, budgetary, and policy frameworks.
In line with Article 35.11 of the Law on the Rules of Procedure of the Session of the Parliament, an open vote was held. The majority of Standing Committee members voted in favor of supporting the draft law and its accompanying proposals in principle.
At Friday’s plenary session of the Parliament, lawmakers discussed the draft amendments to the Law on the Legal Status of Cities and Villages (Revised), along with related bills and resolutions.
The report was presented by A.Erdeneburen, Member of Parliament, Minister of the Government, and Chairman of the “20-Minute City” National Committee. He noted that the revised law consists of 8 chapters and 54 articles and aims to establish the legal framework for organizing and managing cities and villages within Mongolia's administrative and territorial structure.
The law will regulate procedures for the creation, reorganization, and dissolution of cities and villages; set the criteria for determining city status; and define relationships between local governments, businesses, and residents.
According to Resolution No. 72, adopted on June 5, 2024, six cities will be granted state status, Darkhan, Erdenet, Zuunmod, Kharkhorum, Baganuur, and Nalaikh. In addition, 43 cities will receive local status, 14 of which are located within the capital city. Four satellite cities have also been established, including three within the capital.
The revised law is scheduled to take effect on June 1, 2026. However, due to the complex processes involved in transferring land, assets, budgets, and personnel between jurisdictions, some members argued for delaying implementation. A draft resolution has been submitted to define the land boundaries of 52 cities (excluding Kharkhorum).
Implementation will not require additional funding from the state budget. The draft legislation has been posted on the “d.parliament.mn” electronic platform for public consultation.
During the session, Parliament members expressed differing views. B.Purevdorj emphasized the need for a regional development approach focused on strengthening "gravity" cities and soums under decentralization. Ts.Sandag-Ochir suggested that in areas without border disputes, the law could be implemented immediately. B.Batbaatar called for timely execution of the law, or if unfeasible, its amendment. N.Nomtoibayar and J.Bat-Erdene supported postponing the law’s implementation to align with other legal, budgetary, and policy frameworks.
In line with Article 35.11 of the Law on the Rules of Procedure of the Session of the Parliament, an open vote was held. The majority of Standing Committee members voted in favor of supporting the draft law and its accompanying proposals in principle.