01.11.2024.
As part of a series of meetings aimed at enhancing and expanding effective collaboration between the Agency and local government units, the Agency’s Director, Dejan Damnjanović, held a second meeting in Niš with representatives of these local self-governing units. In addition to the Nisava district, representatives from the Pčinj, Pirot, and Jablanica districts were present. The attendees from the five city municipalities of Niš, three municipalities within the Nisava district, and 12 cities and municipalities in the Pčinj, Pirot, and Jablanica districts were welcomed by the Mayor of Niš, Dragoslav Pavlović.
This meeting served as an important platform for the exchange of experiences among local government representatives, emphasizing practical examples from daily operations to strengthen anti-corruption mechanisms.
Director Damnjanović discussed the laws for which the Agency is responsible, including the Law on Prevention of Corruption, the Law on Financing Political Activities, and the Law on Lobbying. Topics of discussion included the declaration of assets and income of public officials, conflict of interest, the new cycle of integrity plan development, training on ethics and integrity, lobbying, and the obligations of political entities.
This meeting model, which began in July, involves mayors and municipal leaders from 60 cities and municipalities across 13 administrative districts in the Republic of Serbia. Director Damnjanović announced continued monthly visits from Agency representatives to administrative districts, promising ongoing support and regular engagement to assist local governments in their work.
