CHANGES IN THE FUNCTIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS OF THE FEDERAL EXECUTIVE COUNCIL AND FEDERAL ADMINISTRATION (IN YUGOSLAVIA)
CHANGES IN THE FUNCTIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS OF THE FEDERAL EXECUTIVE COUNCIL AND FEDERAL ADMINISTRATION (IN YUGOSLAVIA)

Summary/Abstract: The Constitutional amendments, adopted and promulgated on June 30, 1971, have, inter alia, introduced important changes in the character and role of the Federation, and corresponding changes in its functioning. Federal functions are performed in the common interest of all nations and nationalities, and certain specific functions can only be discharged after the views of the competent agencies of the republics and autonomous provinces have been adjusted (Amendments XX, XXIX, XXX, XXXI and XXXIII). As a result, there have been considerable changes in the organization and functioning of federal institutions and agencies. The office of President of the Republic has been retained (Amendment XXXVII), but a Presidency of the Socialist Federal Republic or Yugoslavia (for brevity’s sake hereafter called “Presidency” — Translator) has been introduced as a new body vested with very important powers and responsibilities (Amendment XXXVI).

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