The Assembly of the Republic of Macedonia

• adopts and changes the Constitution;


• adopts laws and gives the authentic interpretation of laws;


• determines public taxes and fees;


• adopts the budget and the balance of payments of the Republic;


• adopts the spatial plan of the Republic;


• ratifies international agreements;


• decides on war and peace;


• makes decisions concerning any changes in the borders of the Republic;


• makes decisions on association in the disassociation from any form of union or community with other states;


• issues notice of a referendum;


• makes decisions concerning the reserves of the Republic;


• sets up councils;


• elects the Government of the Republic of Macedonia;


• carries out elections and discharges judges;


• selects, appoints and dismisses other holders of public and other offices determined by the Constitution and law;


• carries out political monitoring and supervision of the Government and other holders of public office responsible to the Assembly;


• proclaims amnesties; and


• performs other activities determined by the Constitution.

In carrying out the duties within its sphere of competence, the Assembly adopts decisions, declarations, resolutions, recommendations and conclusions.