What Do the Amendments to the Law on Communal Services Bring?
The National Assembly of the Republic of Serbia adopted the Law on Amendments to the Law on Communal Services (“Official Gazette of RS” No. 94/2024) at its session held on November 27, 2024. The aim of these amendments is to improve the communal system through more efficient organization, clearer regulations, and better-defined jurisdictions.
Key Amendments Include:
Introduction of a National Manager for Communal Infrastructure
- Local self-governments can now transfer authority for managing communal services to the Republic of Serbia or the Government to enhance service quality and ensure more efficient management.
Clarification of Inspection Jurisdictions
- Jurisdictions between national and local communal inspectors are now clearly defined to avoid overlaps and improve the efficiency of inspection oversight.
Option to Suspend Communal Services at the User’s Request
- Users can now request the suspension of communal services for a period of at least one year, with the consent of the service provider.
New Method for Calculating Communal Service Prices
- The Government introduces a methodology for determining the prices of communal services where the end-user can be identified. Service providers will calculate prices based on this methodology.
Simplified Procedures for Conducting Communal Activities
- Delegating communal activities and cooperation between local self-governments for joint performance of services or their segments has been made easier.
Programs for Managing Communal Infrastructure
- Local self-governments will adopt annual programs for the construction and maintenance of communal infrastructure to ensure efficient management and delivery of high-quality services.
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