Mayor of Belgrade
| Mayor of Belgrade | |
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| Style | Mayor |
| Member of | City Council |
| Reports to | City Assembly |
| Residence | No official residence |
| Seat | Old Palace |
| Term length | 4 years |
| Inaugural holder | Ilija Čarapić |
| Formation | May 7, 1839 |
The Mayor of Belgrade is the head of the City of Belgrade (capital of Serbia). He or she acts on behalf of the City, and performs an executive function in the City of Belgrade. The position of the Mayor is important as Belgrade is the most important hub of economics, culture and science in Serbia. Furthermore the post of the Mayor of Belgrade is the third most important position in the government after the Prime Minister and President. The current Mayor of Belgrade is Siniša Mali (SNS-endorsed).
According to the current legislation, the Mayor is elected along with members of the City Assembly at the direct secret ballot for the period of four years. The Mayor may not be a councilor of the City Assembly.
The Mayor has a Deputy who replaces him/her in case of an extended absence and/or due to any other reasons that prevent the Mayor to perform the duties. The Mayor appoints and dismisses the Deputy Mayor based on the approval of the City Assembly.
The Mayor is concurrently the Chairman of the City Council with the right to vote.
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