Montenegro Government Reshuffles Key Positions in 114th Session

During the 114th session led by Prime Minister Milojko Spajić, the Government of Montenegro made significant changes to several key administrative positions. This meeting, held on [insert date], resulted in the appointment and dismissal of numerous officials across various departments, reflecting the government’s ongoing efforts to optimize its operations.

The government decided to terminate the duties of Milan Rogošic, the acting assistant director of the Administration for Food Safety, Veterinary, and Phytosanitary Affairs. Alongside him, Biljana Blečić and Zorka Prljević, who also held roles as acting assistant directors in the same administration, were relieved of their responsibilities.

In a notable move, Zorka Prljević has been appointed as the acting assistant director for the same department after her previous dismissal. The reshuffle also included Luka Mugoša, who was appointed to serve as the acting general director of the Directorate for the Implementation of EU Pre-accession Assistance Projects – IPA, overseeing quality control and contract realization within the Ministry of Public Works.

The session addressed the removal of Maja Vukičević from her position as a member of the Council for Privatization and Capital Projects. Additionally, Vesna Brajović and Dino Tutundžić were relieved from the Coordination Body for Monitoring and Coordination of Inspection Supervision, although Tutundžić was subsequently reappointed as a member of the same body.

The government also concluded the mandate of Demir Drešević, the advisor to the Deputy Prime Minister for International Relations. In a further appointment, Dragana Vratnica has been designated as the acting general director of the Directorate for Human Resources within the Ministry of Defence.

Furthermore, the government announced the new board of directors for the limited liability company “CRNA GORA ŠUME,” comprising Igor Vojinović, Sasa Bjeković, Slaviša Lučić, Ilija Krejović, and Petar Knežević. Lastly, Ivan Lalić has been appointed as the acting director of the Administration for Waters, a key position in managing Montenegro’s water resources.

These changes underscore the government’s commitment to ensuring effective leadership in critical sectors, particularly in areas related to food safety, project implementation, and environmental management. As these officials step into their new roles, their ability to navigate the challenges ahead will be closely observed by both the public and stakeholders within Montenegro.