The name of the institution that preserves the memory of a prominent person cannot be changed without the legally prescribed procedure and the consent of the Ministry of Culture and Media

The name of a public institution that preserves the memory of a prominent person has the character of a memorial, and therefore its change cannot be carried out unilaterally by the decision of the institution's management body or founder, nor outside the legally prescribed procedure. Any potential change of the name must be carried out exclusively in accordance with the Law on Monuments and with prior approval of the Ministry of Culture and Media. Therefore, we call on all stakeholders to act responsibly, with full respect for the cultural-historical significance of the name Radosav Ljumović and the anti-fascist values it represents, which are one of the foundations of Montenegrin society, as stated by the Ministry of Culture and Media. The Law on Monuments stipulates that monuments are used to permanently mark significant events, preserve the memory of prominent individuals, nurture cultural-historical traditions, and pay respect to values of special importance for Montenegro. For this reason, changing the name of a public institution is not a matter that can be resolved solely by the decision of the institution's management or founder, but must be carried out in accordance with the special legal procedure prescribed by the Law on Monuments. The law clearly states that monuments are erected and changed exclusively in accordance with the Program for Erecting Monuments, adopted by the municipal assembly, the Capital City, or the Prijestonica, with prior approval from the competent government authority responsible for cultural affairs.