Shugrina, E.S. Resignation of the head of the municipal unit: problems of legal regulation and practice

Abstract: This article includes analysis of the latest amendments into the federal law on municipal government, which provide a new institution of responsibility — resignation of the head of the municipal unit. Author comments upon some norms of the federal law, gives examples of application of law in some regions in Russia. Keywords: jurisprudence, responsibility of the head of municipal unit, resignation, preliminary cessation of powers of the head of municipal unit, responsibility of elected persons, responsibility in municipal law, municipal legal responsibility, responsibility towards the people, protection of municipal government