Pursuant to the RA Law "On Mass Media" and the decision of the RA Government, the Information and Public Relations Department of the Yerevan City Hall Staff has started the accreditation of journalists covering the activities of Yerevan City Hall and the Council of Elders of the City of Yerevan in 2015. To be accredited, it is necessary to submit a written application stating the details of the legal entity or individual, the journalist's details, the name of the media outlet, email addresses, phone numbers, and one photograph. For journalists of foreign media outlets, a copy of the certificate issued by the RA Ministry of Foreign Affairs is also required. Accreditation is carried out for a period of one year, and applications must be submitted by December 30.