The Government shall pass decrees, introduce legislation, propose the state budget and enforce laws and other regulations enacted by the Croatian Sabor.

Within the scope of its powers, the Government shall also pass decrees, administrative acts and orders on appointments and relief of appointed officials and civil servants. The Government shall decide in cases of conflict of jurisdiction between government institutions, answer representatives' questions, prepare proposals of laws and other regulations, give opinion on laws and other regulations and adopt the strategy for economic and social development.

The Government shall manage, control and use the assets of the Republic of Croatia and in certain cases determine the allocation of such assets. For the purpose of managing the assets of the Republic of Croatia, the Government shall appoint members of the Management and the Supervisory Boards of public enterprises, as well the representatives of government as a shareholder in the assemblies of corporations.