SABOR DISCUSSES BILLS ON GOVT, MINISTRIES' SCOPE OF WORK

ZAGREB, Dec 13 (Hina) - The Croatian parliament on Thursday resumed its 18th session with a discussion about bills on the government and the organisation and scope of work of the ministries and state administration organisations. The bill on changes to the government adjusts the Law on the Government to constitutional regulations. Under the bill, the government's mandate would start on the day it is given a vote of confidence in the parliament and not on the day of its appointment as is the case currently. The Premier would submit his resignation to the parliament and not the President of the Republic. A minister's resignation would be considered by the Premier, and would have to bear the countersignature of the Parliament Speaker, who must inform the parliament about it. The bill on changes to the organisation and scope of work of the ministries abolishes the state administration for water and transfers its duties to the Ministry of Public Works, Reconstruction and Construction. Land consolidation activities are transferred from the Justice Ministry to the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry. A new deputy, Social Liberal (HSLS) Zeljko Dragovic, took an oath before the parliament today. Dragovic is to replace his colleague Andro Vlahusic, who was recently appointed Health Minister. (hina) rml