Born in Podgorica. He completed primary and secondary school in Podgorica, where he also graduated from the Faculty of Law at the University of Montenegro. Married, father of three children.
11.1991. |
Passed the Professional Exam for work in state administration bodies in Podgorica |
12.1998.-06.2003. |
participant in numerous seminars and international conferences on labor, labor relations, employment, social policy, social dialogue, and tripartism |
11.2000. |
passed the Bar Exam in Belgrade |
03.2001. |
study visit to London, organized by the UK Ministry for Education and Employment |
06.2001. |
Zlatibor - seminar organized by the American Institute for Peace - the skill of political dialogue and interethnic integration |
10.2001. |
study visit to Prague, organized by the International Labour Organization |
06.2002. |
completed postgraduate – specialist studies in European Union law at the Faculty of Law in Belgrade |
05.2003. |
study visit to Strasbourg, aimed at visiting European Union institutions and harmonizing national legislation with EU law |
04.2007.-12.2011. |
professional development program organized by the Human Resources Management Authority of the Government of Montenegro: public finance system and state budget; planning and execution of the state budget; project drafting and management in administration; managing funds received through international technical assistance; negotiation and negotiation skills; human resources management and development; performance evaluation; protection of human rights and freedoms |
11.2009. |
passed the Attorney Exam in Podgorica |
06.2012. |
Budva/Pržno – Professional training program for holders of judicial office, police, and attorneys in the field of criminal law, organized by the US Embassy in Montenegro, the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) Mission to Montenegro, and the Center for Training of Holders of Judicial Office in Montenegro |
05.2013. |
Certificate from the Bar Association of Montenegro for completed specialist training on juvenile justice |
04.2018. |
UNHCR Certificate in Montenegro for completed training on refugee law and the asylum system in Montenegro |
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12.1988.-11.1989. |
intern at the construction company "Tehnobeograd" in Podgorica |
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11.1989.-12.1990. |
legal officer at the Republic Secretariat for Justice and Administration in Podgorica |
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03-08.1991. |
advisor at the Presidency of SR Montenegro |
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08.1991.-02.1993. |
chief of staff to the President of the Presidency of SR Montenegro |
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02.1993.-01.1998. |
chief of staff to the President of the Republic of Montenegro |
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08.1994.-06.1995. |
in addition to serving as chief of staff to the President of the Republic of Montenegro, he also served as national coordinator for relations with the EU Monitoring Mission in Montenegro |
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10.1998.-04.2002. |
Secretary General of the Federal Ministry for Labor, Health and Social Policy in Belgrade |
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02.2001.-12.2002. |
in addition to his role as Secretary General of the Federal Ministry for Labor, Health and Social Policy, he also served as secretary of the Council for the Protection of the Environment and Human Health from the Consequences of NATO Bombing (Council established by the Federal Government) |
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04-12.2002. |
acting federal secretary of the Federal Secretariat for Labor, Health and Social Welfare in Belgrade |
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01-06.2003. |
special advisor to the President of the Chamber of Commerce of FR Yugoslavia in Belgrade |
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06-09.2003. |
director for general and legal affairs at "Millennium" LLC – daily newspaper "Publika" in Podgorica |
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09-12.2003. |
executive director of the public relations agency "Apriori komunikacije" LLC – Podgorica |
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01.2004.-04.2006. |
executive director of the media monitoring and analysis agency "Press clipping" LLC – Podgorica |
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04.2006.-05.2012. |
assistant director of the Public Works Directorate of the Government of Montenegro – Investment Sector |
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05.2012. |
practicing law independently in Podgorica |
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12.2015.-12.2025. |
Council for Civil Control of Police Work – member and president Appointed by the Parliament of Montenegro as a member of the Council for Civil Control of Police Work, representing the Bar Association of Montenegro, for two terms: 2015–2020 and 2021–2025 |
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12.2020. |
member of the Ministry of Interior working group for drafting the Law on Internal Affairs |
During a five-year period starting from September 7, 1991, as a member of the state delegation, he participated in a series of international negotiations and conferences on the former Yugoslavia, held in The Hague, Athens, Geneva, and London. He also took part, as a member of the state delegation, in the peace negotiations on the former Yugoslavia in Dayton, as well as in the peace conference in Paris in November and December 1995, where the peace agreement was signed.
In February 2001, in Berlin, he led the delegation of the FR Yugoslavia at the session of the Yugoslav-German expert working group on the employment of Yugoslav detached workers in Germany.
In June 2002, in Geneva, he led the delegation of the FR Yugoslavia at the 90th session of the General Conference of the International Labour Organization.
In October 2003, in Podgorica – founder and one of the co-founders of the first Montenegrin Public Relations Association.
He was a member of working groups for drafting various regulations.
As a lawyer, he was engaged by the Shareholders’ Association in activities that included examination and oversight of certain privatization contracts in tourism. In particular, contracts involving long-term leases realized by the Tenders Commission of the Privatization Council, such as for Budvanska Rivijera AD Budva (main contract and annex) and Ulcinjska Rivijera AD Ulcinj (lease contract and property pledge approval in accordance with the same).
He is the co-author of the books “Concealed Graves: An Official Taboo” and “Citizens Monitor the Police”, published by the Council for Civil Control of Police Work and the Association of Lawyers of Montenegro.
Speaks English.
