Governor Appointed in Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti Region

Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili appointed Archil Japaridze as the new governor of Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti region in western Georgia.

Japaridze, who was the deputy Governor of the region in 2014-2017, replaced Parmen Margvelidze, who served at the post from December, 2013 until August 10, 2017. 

Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili spoke of gubernatorial changes in Guria and Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti regions at the government session on August 10. 

Kvirikashvili said then that the staff reshuffles were “natural,” and that they were needed to address “new challenges” and the government’s “ambitious” spatial development plan.

The prime ministerial decree appointing Achil Japaridze to the post was issued on August 14.

Unlike heads (Gamgebeli) of municipalities, who are directly elected since 2014, provincial governors are appointed by prime minister.

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