Erzurum Regional Administrative Court has established an important case law against trustee practices. The court found the decision to suspend Ahmet Sağnıç, an HDP member of the Tatvan Municipality Assembly, unlawful.
The court stated that the “membership in a terrorist organization” investigation against Sağnıç was not directly related to his duty, and emphasized that the crime must be related to the duty in order to suspend elected local administrators.
Citing Articles 127 and 2 of the Constitution, the court ruled that elected bodies cannot be arbitrarily removed from office. The first instance court’s decision was annulled and the suspension was canceled.
This decision could set a precedent in the judicial process against trustee appointments.
July 21, 2025
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