President of the Supreme Administrative Court of Lithuania

President of the Supreme Administrative Court of Lithuania
Lietuvos Vyriausiojo Administracinio Teismo Pirmininkas
Emblem of the Supreme Administrative Court of Lithuania
Coat of Arms of Lithuania
Incumbent Skirgailė Žalimienė since 26 July 2022
Supreme Administrative Court of Lithuania
Style	Her Excellency
Type	Head of the Court
Status	Chief Justice
Member of	Justices of the Court
Appointer	President of Lithuania (With the consent of Seimas)
Term length	Six years, renewable
Constituting instrument	Constitution of Lithuania
Formation	1 January 2001
Deputy	Vice President
Website	https://www.lvat.lt/en

The President of the Supreme Administrative Court of Lithuania (Lithuanian: Lietuvos Vyriausiojo Administracinio Teismo Pirmininkas) is the chief justice of the Supreme Administrative Court of Lithuania, responsible for overseeing administrative justice, ensuring the uniform interpretation and application of administrative law, and managing the court’s operations. The President represents the court in official matters and may participate in shaping judicial policy. Skirgailė Žalimienė has held the position of President since 26 July 2022. ^[1]

Appointment

According to the Constitution of the Republic of Lithuania, the President of the Supreme Administrative Court is appointed by the Seimas upon the submission of the President of the Republic. ^[2]

Duties

The President of the Supreme Administrative Court of Lithuania holds several key responsibilities. They oversee the court's operations, ensuring effective functioning and adherence to legal standards. In this capacity, the President manages administrative tasks, presides over significant legal cases, and represents the court in national and international matters. A crucial aspect of the role involves developing and maintaining uniform case law within the administrative courts by interpreting and applying laws and other legal acts consistently. Additionally, the President may participate in shaping judicial policy and collaborates with other judicial institutions to foster relationships and uphold the integrity of the judiciary. ^[3]

References

1. "About the Court System | Supreme Administrative Court of Lithuania". About the Court System | Supreme Administrative Court of Lithuania. Retrieved 2025-02-17.
2. e-seimas.lrs.lt https://e-seimas.lrs.lt/portal/legalActPrint/lt?jfwid=x4249kwzg&documentId=TAIS.239805&category=TAD . Retrieved 2025-02-17.{{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
3. "The Court | Supreme Administrative Court of Lithuania". The Court | Supreme Administrative Court of Lithuania. Retrieved 2025-02-17.