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Article 80
 

The Croatian Parliament shall:


-   decide on the adoption of and amendments to the Constitution;


-   adopt laws;


-   adopt the state budget;


-   decide on war and peace;


-   adopt documents expressing the policy of the Croatian Parliament;


-   adopt the National Security Strategy and the Defence Strategy of the Republic of Croatia;


-   exercise civilian oversight of the armed forces and security services of the Republic of


Croatia;


-   decide on alterations of the borders of the Republic of Croatia;


-   call referenda;


-   conduct elections, appointments and dismissals in conformity with the Constitution and law;


-   supervise the work of the Government of the Republic of Croatia and other holders of public office reporting to the Croatian Parliament, in conformity with the Constitution and law;


-   grant amnesty for criminal offences; and


-   perform any such other tasks as may be specified by the Constitution.


[OG 135/97, Art. 6, 15 December 1997]


[OG 113/00, Art. 23, 9 November 2000]


[OG 28/01, Art. 30, 28 March 2001]