Article 36. Subjects of public control in the field of urban planning activities and their rights

The subjects of public control in the field of urban planning activities are citizens' self-government bodies, non-governmental non-profit organizations, the media, as well as citizens, with the exception of cases when subjects of public control act as customers.

Subjects of public control have the right to access to reliable and timely information on the master plans of settlements.

The participation of subjects of public control in public consultations and decision-making on the approval of master plans for settlements is ensured by local executive authorities.

The following may be established to exercise public control:

public oversight commissions;

public expert commissions;

public monitoring groups;

other organizational structures of public control.

The subjects of public control during public consultations and decision-making on the approval of master plans for settlements have the right to:

discuss, make proposals and otherwise participate in the preparation of decisions on the approval of master plans for settlements;

organize, if necessary, a public review of the master plan of a settlement prior to its approval at the expense of funds not prohibited by law.

Subjects of public control may have other rights in accordance with the legislation.