Srđan Marinić has levelled a series of serious allegations against the director of the public institution managing Park-forest Marjan, Jakša Božanić. At the heart of the controversy is the issue of the systematic organisation of jobs, specifically the manner in which fire protection is carried out within this institution. Marinić claims that serious oversights in the conduct of administrative procedures are directly affecting the legality of operations.
The key issue, according to Marinić, lies in the fact that Director Božanić did not inform the Management Board of the obligation to align the new job classification. This refers to the Statute on Internal Organisation, the alignment of which with existing regulations, including the Fire Protection Act, remains uncompleted. Although Mayor Tomislav Šuta gave his consent to the said Statute on 21 May 2026, Marinić claims that the systematic preparation and submission of documentation was carried out in a manner that contravenes legal provisions.
Particular attention is paid to personnel issues, particularly the position of employees covered by these changes. Marinić points out that a warning was issued to the chief nature guardian, the position in question being the subject of the dispute. This step was taken in connection with the performance of fire protection duties, which are considered to have been allocated illegally. Although it was a temporary measure, it is stressed that the procedure was conducted without respecting established mechanisms, leading to legal uncertainty.
Similar allegations were made in relation to a newly employed specialist, who is on probation. Marinić considers that such actions, which have led to legal uncertainty, are a direct consequence of irresponsible management. In his view, Božanić is placing other employee bodies in problematic situations by making decisions, shifting responsibility for his own decisions onto others, which he considers unacceptable.
In view of the seriousness of the irregularities mentioned, Marinić has called for the immediate dismissal of Director Božanić. He believes that the time has come for such a measure, to prevent further damage and ensure the correct application of the law. This step, he says, is necessary to prevent further damage that could result from the continuation of such management. Marini stress that the time for change has come, and that immediate action is needed to prevent further consequences for the institution and its employees.
