KJC appoints supervising judges in court branches and names administrator of the Special Chamber

The Kosovo Judicial Council is holding its 373rd meeting, which includes 38 agenda items. Among the issues being considered are the appointment of supervising judges in several branches of the basic courts, as well as the selection of the administrator of the Special Chamber of the Supreme Court of Kosovo.

Leutrim Hoti was appointed administrator of the Special Chamber of the Supreme Court of Kosovo, receiving 6 votes in favor. His term will last four years and begins today.

Faton Ajvazi was elected supervising judge at the Štrpce Branch of the Basic Court in Ferizaj, receiving 10 votes in favor. Lela Petkoviq and Magdalena Millosheviq were also candidates for the position. According to Kosovo Judicial Council member Artan Abazi, the Recruitment Committee had assessed that Petkoviq’s and Millosheviq’s performance was below the “very good” level, so they did not advance to the interview stage.

Nehat Qelaj received 9 votes and was appointed supervising judge at the Malisheva Branch of the Basic Court in Gjakova. His term is five years and begins today.

Avni Berisha, the only candidate for the position, was appointed supervising judge at the Rahovec Branch of the Basic Court in Gjakova. His term will also last five years.

At the Klinë Branch of the Basic Court in Peja, Blerta Kelmendi was elected supervising judge with 9 votes. She was the only candidate and will serve a five-year term.

Valon Hajdini, who was the only candidate, was elected supervising judge at the Skenderaj Branch of the Basic Court in Mitrovica with 10 votes. At the same court, Naim Rekaliu was elected with 11 votes to serve as supervising judge at the Vushtrri Branch.

The appointments and elections approved during the meeting constitute part of the items set out in the Kosovo Judicial Council’s work agenda.