Camović Veličković already has significant experience working in the RTCG Council, where she previously held the position of Vice President. During her earlier term, she responsibly pointed out irregularities and illegalities in the work of the public broadcaster, and with a particularly important role in insisting on legal compliance during the selection of the RTCG Director General. She refused to participate in the unlawful election of the RTCG leadership, an act that was later confirmed as illegal by final court rulings. Camović Veličković is also a witness in proceedings before the Basic Court in Podgorica against several RTCG Council members accused of abuse of office. Her previous engagement in the Council was a critical voice in defending principles of professionalism, ethics, and public accountability.

The nomination was officially submitted to the Parliament of Montenegro on Friday, 27 June 2025, with complete documentation from 29 NGOs, including Camović Veličković’s written vision for the work and development of RTCG. In this document, she clearly identifies the key challenges facing RTCG and proposes concrete and feasible solutions to address them.

In addition to the initiators – CCE, HRA, and WRC – the candidacy of Marijana Camović Veličković was supported by the following NGOs t contributing to the promotion of human rights culture and the democratization of Montenegro: Network for Youth Activism of Montenegro (MOACG), NGO PRIMA, CAZAS, Montenegrin Media Institute (MMI), Center for Monitoring and Research (CeMI), NGO Association for the Protection of Workers’ and Unemployed Persons’ Rights in Bijelo Polje, Institute Alternative (IA), Center for Democracy and Human Rights (CEDEM), Center for  Development of Non-Governmental Organizations (CRNVO), Association SPEKTRA, Natura, Đakomo Adriatic, NGO “35mm”, Association for the Development of Beekeeping, Fruit Growing, Vegetable Growing and Livestock Farming “Vunov Lom” – Berane, Association of Parents of Children with Developmental Disabilities, Union of Associations of Parents of Children and Youth with Developmental Disabilities “Our Initiative”, NGO Women’s Action, Center for Civic Liberties (CEGAS), NGO “New Horizons”, Center for Democratic Transition (CDT), SOCEN, Juventas, Center for Roma Initiatives (CRI), Montenegrin LGBTIQ Association – Queer Montenegro, NGO “E – roma Bijelo Polje” and Bijelo Polje Democratic Center (BDC). These organizations also come from various municipalities across Montenegro.

We believe this nomination represents an opportunity to strengthen the RTCG Council with a person of integrity, experience, and expertise, who can consistently defend the public interest and contribute to reinforcing the role of public service in a democratic society.