2020-06-24 In Martvili, employment contract of mayoral representatives in several villages was not extended based on alleged political motive. According to received information, it is planned to replace these representatives with more experienced individuals ahead of the elections. Martvili mayor said that according to amendments made to the Law on Civil Service on 18 February 2020, mayoral representatives and other individuals became employees that are hired on the basis of administrative contracts. Therefore, Martvili City Hall signed administrative contracts with mayoral representatives on April 6, 2020, which expired on June 24, 2020. Upon expiration of the term, the city hall did not renew contracts with 4 representatives in administrative units of Martvili Municipality. According to the documents provided, these are the representatives of Veditkari, Tamakoni, Inchkhuri and Onoghi communities. ISFED observer contacted former mayoral representative in Onoghi community. He said that he did not expect to be dismissed during a pre-election period. He thought his contract would be extended at least till the end of October. During interview he refrained from openly stating his thoughts about the motive of his dismissal.