Competition Council

The managing body of the Croatian Competition Agency (CCA) is the Competition Council, consisting of five members, one of which is the appointed president of the Council. The president and the members of the Council are appointed for a five-year-term of office and may be re-appointed by the Croatian Parliament on the proposal of the Government of the Republic of Croatia.

Expert Team of the Competition Agency

The expert team of the CCA performs administrative and professional activities in the area of competition.

It consists of lawyers and economists holding a university degree and having specific knowledge in the area of competition and state aid. At present the expert team consists of 26 employees, whereas the total number of employees is 37 plus 5 members of the Competition Council.

he Competition Agency may institute the proceedings ex officio or upon the request of a party. It initiates the proceedings by issuing a separate procedural order and has the authority to gather data and information relevant for the inquiry from the undertakings - parties to the proceedings, other undertakings and persons, in the proceedings in question or irrespective of the relevant proceedings. Court protection against the decisions of the Competition Agency in the administrative procedure consists of the right of the injured party to file an administrative dispute before the Administrative Court of the Republic of Croatia.