The Committee on Croats outside the Republic of Croatia shall establish and monitor the implementation of policies and, in procedures to enact legislation and other regulations, it shall have the rights and duties of the competent working body in matters pertaining to:
“- the legal and actual status of the Croatian ethnic communities and Croatian minorities in other countries and the presentation of proposals for measures to improve overall co-operation in order to achieve and protect their rights and preserve their national identity,
- all forms of international and other co-operation wherever this may be in the interest of Croats living in neighbouring countries and throughout the world, as well as the related targeting of financial support,
- the promotion of programmes for the return of Croatian emigrants and the care for Croatian immigrants in the areas of special state care,
- initiatives and suggestions presented by Croats from neighbouring countries,
- the maintenance of regular contacts with the representatives of Croats outside the Republic of Croatia,
- protection of the rights and interests of Croatian citizens living or residing abroad as well as the provision of special care and protection for Croatian ethnic communities outside the Republic of Croatia.
Scope of work
Appointed members
Stephen Bartulica, M. Sc., member from among the ranks of public officials, scholars and professionals
Vice John Batarelo, M. Sc., member from among the ranks of public officials, scholars and professionals
Ivica Lučić, Ph. D., member from among the ranks of public officials, scholars and professionals
Ines Sabotič, Ph. D., member from among the ranks of public officials, scholars and professionals