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Križevci administrative autonomy dispute

Overview

The political dispute in Križevci regarding administrative autonomy has intensified, focusing on the authority to issue building and occupancy permits. Mayor Tomislav Katanović and City Council President Goran Hrg argue that the current centralized process managed by Koprivnica-Križevci County hinders economic development and investment. Katanović reported that permit processing in Križevci averages four to six months, whereas in Bjelovar, permits are issued in approximately 26 days. The city leadership maintains they possess the necessary technical and human resources to manage these tasks, noting that other municipalities like Đurđevac already hold such autonomy.

In response to the county’s refusal to grant these powers, opposition members in the Koprivnina-Križevci County have collected 13 signatures to convene an extraordinary session of the County Assembly. Katanović has accused the county administration, led by Tomislav Golubić, of ignoring the city’s request for nearly six months and acting as an instrument for party interests rather than serving citizens.

The tension has renewed discussions regarding a potential referendum. While Katanović stated he is not personally initiating a secession referendum to join Zagreb County, he did not rule out the possibility if needs continue to be ignored. As a potential compromise, Mario Vrbanić, president of the county HDZ, suggested an advisory referendum specifically regarding permit issuance as an alternative to full administrative separation.

Entities

Križevci · Tomislav Katanović · Tomislav Golubić · Goran Hrg · Koprivnica-Križevci County

Timeline

  1. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Križevci opposition calls for extraordinary county assembly session

    Opposition members in Koprivnina-Križevci County have called for an extraordinary assembly to debate Križevci's request to manage its own construction permits, amid threats of a secession referendum.

  2. [POLITICS] 5 sources
    Križevci seeks authority to issue building permits independently

    Križevci city officials are seeking authority to issue building permits independently to accelerate economic development and reduce administrative delays currently caused by the Koprivnica-Križevci County.

  3. [POLITICS] 5 sources
    Križevci initiative proposes separation from Koprivničko-križevačka County

    An initiative in Križevci proposes separating from Koprivničko-križevačka County to join Zagreb County, citing administrative neglect and stronger economic ties to Zagreb.

Sources

alpinerecreation.com · dalmatinskiportal.hr · dnevno.hr · index.hr · klikaj.hr · kronikevg.com · monitor.hr · n1info.hr · podravski.hr · prigorski.hr

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