Part of the Federal Councils of Kresimiria.
The Council for Development (Kresi: Savjet za Razvoj) is the federal executive department responsible for urban planning, infrastructure construction, industrial policy, and the management of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) within the Divine Republic of Kresimiria.
Headed by the Development Councillor in Chief, the Council is the architect of the nation’s physical landscape. It holds the “Golden Share” in the state-chartered giant GradnjaMC, giving it veto power over major construction projects. Historically, especially under Ljubo Sanjakorin, the Council has been the primary engine of the “Statist-Labor” economic model, though in the Stov Era, it has increasingly turned toward public-private partnerships, particularly regarding digital infrastructure in Kromine.
Mandate and Powers
The Council’s authority is derived from the 1921 Constitution and expanded significantly by later amendments.
- Article 18: Grants the state the right to “order the land for the benefit of the Divine community,” providing the legal basis for eminent domain and zoning laws.
- Article 19 (Amended 1988): The State Enterprise Act empowered the Council to own and operate businesses, leading to the creation of National Energy and Republic Rail.
Responsibilities
- Infrastructure: Building and maintaining highways, dams (such as the Vjetar Dam), and the power grid.
- Industrial Strategy: Setting production quotas for the northern mines and coordinating the logistics of the National Grain Trust.
- Technology: Overseeing the physical rollout of the KresCom fiber-optic network and the construction of server farms for YakaSys.
History
Reconstruction and Brutalism (1921–1980)
In the aftermath of the Unification War, the Council was tasked with rebuilding the shattered cities of the south. Under the early administration of the RPP, it prioritized function over form.
- New Cities: The Council designed the industrial grid of Novi Otonik and the utilitarian “Metro Center” of Vijrje, replacing war-damaged historic quarters with concrete high-rises.
- The Northern Roads: In the 1970s, under Ante Brov, the Council paved the difficult mountain passes into Severnivaraje, integrating the isolated region into the national economy.
The Sanjakorin Expansion (1980s–1990s)
The Council reached the height of its power under Ljubo Sanjakorin. Following the nationalization of the 1980s, the Development Councillor became the de facto CEO of the Kresimirian heavy industry. This era saw the construction of the KSO1 rail link and the expansion of the MUV campus in Varazdinske.
The Modern Era (2000s–Present)
In the 21st century, the Council has shifted focus to energy and technology.
- The Vjetar Controversy (2008): The Council authorized the construction of the Vjetar Dam in Viskogorje. While it secured power for the capital, the flooding of historic valleys sparked the environmentalist movement led by Northern Power and Chwa Spas.
- The Sprodvice Scandal (2014): The Council’s management of the reconstruction following the Sprodvice Earthquakes was heavily criticized. By awarding contracts to GradnjaMC to build luxury offices rather than housing for the displaced Bosken population, the Council was accused of “disaster gentrification.”
Current Leadership
The current Development Councillor in Chief is Dr. Emilija Kovac, appointed in 2018. A former urban planner and member of Blue Dawn, she is a proponent of “Smart Cities” and has worked closely with Ari Stov to integrate biometric scanners into public infrastructure.