Serbia
National Assembly
Start and end of mandate
Start of the parliamentary mandate for newly elected members
When the member is sworn in
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Start of the parliamentary mandate for appointed members
Not applicable
End of the parliamentary mandate
On the last day of the chamber’s term (including in the case of early dissolution)
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Speaker
Mode of designation of the Speaker
The Speaker is elected from among the members of parliament/chamber
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Rank of the Speaker in the hierarchy of the State
The Speaker often has a very high rank in the protocollary hierarchy of the State.
Second
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Speaker becomes interim Head of State in the event of the latter’s death or incapacity
In some countries, the Speaker acts as interim Head of State when required by the circumstances, such as death or incapacity.
Yes
Speaker's mandate continues between legislatures
The mandate of the Speaker may continue until their successor is elected, even after the dissolution of parliament/chamber.
No
Speaker terms
The term of the Speaker is different from the term of the house
The term of the Speaker may be different from the term of the House (legislature).
Yes
Speaker's term
The term may be shorter than one year.
4 Years
Immunity and code of conduct
Parliament’s authorization is required for the detention or prosecution of members
Yes, except for flagrant delicto
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Notes
the parliamentary committee on administrative, budgetary, mandate and immunity issues must be made aware and decide on such matters.
There is a Code of conduct for members
Salaries and allowances
Basic salary
1,593,822 (2022)
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Basic allowances
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Names of the basic allowances
MP’s lumpsum allowance amounts to 40% of the basic salary.
Members pay income tax on salaries
Salaries and/or allowances may be subject to income tax or equivalent.
Yes
Members pay income tax on allowances
Salaries and/or allowances may be subject to income tax or equivalent.
Yes
Members can have remunerated employment outside parliament
Certain parliaments allow MPs to exercise other remunerated employment outside parliament.
Members are required to declare income from other employment to parliament
In certain countries, MPs exercising other employment may be required to declare their income.
No
List of the other allowances provided for constituency work
Staff in the form of consultants with fixed-term employment contracts are provided for parliamentary groups.
MPs are entitled to compensation to rent of an apartment in Belgrade, on request,
MP's receive a monthly lumpsum equivalent to 40% of the basic salary for conducting duties within their constiturencies.
MPs are entitled to compensation to rent of an apartment in Belgrade, on request,
MP's receive a monthly lumpsum equivalent to 40% of the basic salary for conducting duties within their constiturencies.
Facilities, services and allowances for constituency work
Personal staff to work directly for the parliamentarian
The personal staff to work directly for the parliamentarian is different from parliamentary staff work for the secretariat of Parliament.
Office at parliament
Constituency office
Certain countries provide for an office at constituency if it’s different from a seat of parliament, which is often in the capital. The office at constituency is applicable mainly to the countries using the Plurality/Majority system of elections.
Housing
Other cash or in-kind allowances for constituency work
The common in-kind allowances for constituency work include those for travel, overnight stay, etc.
Yes
Additional salaries and allowances for leadership positions
| Salary | Allowances | |
|---|---|---|
| Speaker | yes | yes |
| Committee Chair | yes | yes |
Other leadership positions that receive additional salaries or allowances
Some parliaments provides for additional salaries or allowances to the Deputy Speaker/Vice President, heads of parliamentary groups, etc.
The coefficient used to calculate salaries, and hence allowances thereafter differ for the following positions:
President of the Assembly (12.00), Deputy Speakers (10.5), Heads of the Political Groups (9.40), Chairpersons of the Standing working Bodies (Committees) (9.40), Deputy Heads and Deputy Chairperson (8.80). The coefficient for MPs with no specific role is 8.60
President of the Assembly (12.00), Deputy Speakers (10.5), Heads of the Political Groups (9.40), Chairpersons of the Standing working Bodies (Committees) (9.40), Deputy Heads and Deputy Chairperson (8.80). The coefficient for MPs with no specific role is 8.60
Parliament determines the amount of salaries
Some parliaments determine the amount of salaries of MPs. The amount may be set by other institution than parliament.
Yes
Name of the body (or bodies) in parliament which determines the amount
The Committee on Administrative, Budgetary, Mandate and Immunity Issues, based on the powers invested in it by Article 3 of the Law on Salaries in Public Authorities and Public Services, determines the basic amount for calculation of salaries of the President of the Republic, Members of Parliament and appointed persons among the staff of the President’s Office and National Assembly of the Republic of Serbia, in line with funds allocated in parliamentary budget or the Budget of the Republic of Serbia. This Law lays down the coefficient for calculating salaries.
Parliament determines the amount of allowances
Some parliaments determine the amount of allowances of MPs. The amount may be set by other institution than parliament.
Yes
Name of the body (or bodies) in parliament which determines the amount
Committee on Administrative, Budgetary, Mandate and Immunity Issues
The parliamentary salary is determined in reference to another salary scale
In some countries, the amount of parliamentary salary is determined in reference to another salary scale, such as civil service salary scale, ministerial salary or the minimum wage of the country.
The data valid for the year
2020
Information on salaries and allowances on the parliamentary website
Certain parliaments publish the information on MPs’ salaries and allowances on parliamentary website. The amount of information may vary from one parliament to the other.
Amount of allowances received by each member
No
Participation in the government
Members of the government must also be members of parliament
Members of the government must also be members of parliament: Must be a member of parliament; Cannot be a member of parliament; Can be a member of parliament; Other
Cannot be a member of parliament
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