Article 18. Participation of citizensʼ self-government bodies in the implementation of state youth policy

Citizensʼ self-government bodies shall:

participate in the development and implementation of state, territorial and other programs in the field of state youth policy;

together with state and economic administration bodies, non-governmental non-profit organizations and other organizations, provide additional material assistance, in the manner prescribed by law, to young citizens from low-income families;

implement measures aimed at protecting the rights, freedoms and legitimate interests of youth, increasing their role and activity in the life of society, raising a healthy and well-rounded young generation, and forming a spiritual-moral environment in the family;

cooperate with educational and other institutions on issues of upbringing youth;

assist in ensuring the employment of youth in enterprises, institutions and organizations located in the respective territory;

exercise public control over the execution of legislation in the field of state youth policy and the implementation of state and territorial programs;

cooperate, in implementing state youth policy, with other bodies and institutions, non-governmental non-profit organizations and other civil society institutions.

Citizensʼ self-government bodies may also participate in other activities in accordance with the law.