Arhivski vjesnik, Vol. 56 No. 1, 2013.
Original scientific paper
Executive Council of Parliament of Socialist Republic of Croatia: Organization and Activity (1963-1974)
Nenad Bukvić
orcid.org/0000-0002-7417-4500
; Hrvatski državni arhiv
Abstract
The article presents Executive Council of Parliament of Socialist Republic of Croatia (1963-1974), as one of the central governing institutions, with special interest in its organization, functions and activity. The first chapter gives an overview of the provisions about constitution and procedure of members' election. Four mandate periods were established within which the activity of the Executive Council should be monitored: The fourth mandate from 27th June 1963 till 11th May 1967, the fifth mandate from 11th May 1967 till 9th May 1969, the sixth mandate from 9th May 1969 till 7th January 1972 and the seventh mandate from 7th January 1972 till 8th May 1974. The same chapter brings the list of all members organized according to mandates. The second chapter gives an overview of the functions defined in regulations. The next chapter gives an analysis of its organization, divided in four parts: guidance of Executive Council, working bodies (boards, commissions, workgroups), councils and committees, and administrative and professional service. The last chapter gives an analysis of the activity of Executive Council. It is concluded that the most of the activity concerns the discussion of questions related to economy and finances, organization of central Republic's institutions, republican and regional (local) governing bodies, as well as system of justice, security and home affairs. As well, follow questions related to education, science and culture, health care system and social policy, labour relations, foreign affairs and international relations.
Keywords
Croatia; Executive Council of Parliament of Socialist Republic of Croatia; Parliament of Socialist Republic of Croatia; Constitution of Socialist Republic of Croatia 1963; central governing institutions; executive governance; history of institutions; period 1963-1974
Hrčak ID:
117259
URI
Publication date:
11.12.2013.
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