Mikhail Fridman, the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Alfa Group, has been chosen to be a member of Russia’s Public Chamber.

Fridman is one of the second group of 42 names from national nongovernmental organizations to be selected for the Public Chamber which President Vladimir Putin created and whose duties include overseeing official bodies and reviewing bills before lawmakers vote on them.

The first 42 members, who were picked by President Putin due to their special services to the state and society, voted for the latest additions.

The 84 members tapped for the chamber so far will pick the final 42 members from regional NGOs in early December, and the chamber will begin work early next year.