The Economic and Employment Council refers to a mixed body composed of representatives from the public sector (city administration and other relevant institutions at the local level), the private sector (owners of local small and medium-sized enterprises and representatives of investors), and civil society organizations.

The Economic and Employment Council holds regular meetings at least once every three months and deals with all issues significant for the economic development and improvement of the city’s competitiveness.

 

The Council has the following functions:

  • Monitors all issues of interest for the economy and local economic development, and proposes activities and improvements in procedures to the local government;
  • Monitors and evaluates the implementation of projects and the Strategy for Local Economic Development;
  • Conducts a review of the Development Strategy and the implementation plan;
  • Provides advisory support to the Mayor/President of the City when making decisions regarding economic development and development programs;
  • Provides support to the Department for Local Development.

In short, The Council serves as the primary and most direct communication channel between the business community, the municipal administration, and the municipal mayor. A functional Economic and Employment Council is of great importance for improving the competitiveness of the local community, creating a favorable environment for economic development and attracting investments, as well as reducing unemployment.


Contact
Goran Vujaković, Head of the Department for Local Development and Digital Transformation

Secretary of the Economic and Employment Council
Phone: +387 51 334-213, Fax: +387 51 334-258
Email: goran.vujakovic@laktasi.net