Bokan's appointment reflects a political crackdown on the arts, aimed at punishing those supporting government opposition, as protests against the nationalist regime escalate.
Despite recent revelations that a key document was forged to lift the protected status of a historic site in Belgrade, President Vucic insists the luxury hotel development will continue.
"It's not common practice for heads of state to attend party meetings. Foreign representatives typically attend party conventions only upon an official invitation issued through the State Department."