President of Serbia - Duties and Competences

Duties and Competences

Duties and competences of the President of Serbia as stipulated in chapter 5, article 112 of the Constitution of Serbia:

  • Represent Serbia at home and abroad,
  • Propose laws upon his/her decree, in accordance with the Constitution,
  • Propose an individual for the position of Prime Minister to Parliament,
  • Propose to the National Assembly holders of positions, in accordance with the Constitution
  • Appoint and dismiss, upon his/her decree, ambassadors of Serbia, upon the proposal of the Government,
  • Receive letters of credit and revocable letters of credit of foreign diplomatic representatives,
  • Grant amnesties and award honours,
  • Administer other affairs stipulated by the Constitution.

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