The Association of Ukrainian Cities has re-elected Kyiv Mayor and Head of the Kyiv City State Administration Oleksandr Omelchenko as its chairman. This decision was made by the Association on March 24, according to "Ukrainian News." \n \nOmelchenko's candidacy was the only one. Omelchenko thanked the meeting participants and promised to work productively. "I ask forgiveness if last year we had any inconveniences or misunderstandings. I hope that this year everything will be better for us," said Omelchenko. \n \nThe Association also approved its budget for 2005, which amounts to 3 million hryvnias.