The
director is in charge of the Office, and is appointed by the
Government. The mandate of the director is 5 years. The Jurisdiction of the Office is established by its statute: • Monitoring of conclusion and implementation of international agreements related to
Kosovo and Metohija. • Maintaining contacts with international organizations, countries, NGOs, and other relevant institutions regarding the future status of Kosovo and Metohija. • Repair and construction of houses for the returnees, building the infrastructure, the provision of humanitarian and emergency aid for vulnerable Serbian and non-Albanian population in Kosovo and Metohija. • Social policy, culture, media, religious issues, restoration of cultural and spiritual heritage of Serbia and the Serbian Orthodox Church in Kosovo. • Infrastructure and telecommunications in the Serbian areas of Kosovo and Metohija. • Financial, legal, technical and professional assistance in all areas of significance for Serbs and other non-Albanian communities in Kosovo and Metohija. • Legal protection of persons belonging to national minorities and legal persons from Kosovo and Metohija. • Coordination of activities in the field of economy and economic development with line ministries and other relevant bodies and organizations of the Republic of Serbia. • Improving the energy, transport and telecommunications. • Formulation of draft legislation which provides substantial autonomy of Kosovo and the implementation of state policy to protect the territorial integrity of the Republic of Serbia, as well as other functions from the Department. ==List of directors==