The allowances of Mayor Vergil Chiţac and the deputy mayor Costin Răsăuțeanu would have reduced by 10% from August 1, 2025, as a result of the legislative changes, the Constanta City Hall shows, rejecting the accusations of the local councilor Felicia Ovanesian, according to which the salaries would have been increased.
Vergil Chițac/Photo: Inquam Photos/George Călin
They explained that, according to the old disposition, the monthly allowances could be increased by up to 50% within the limit of the approved budget, but after applying the austerity measures, the ceiling was reduced to 40%.
“In connection with the public statements of the local councilor, Mrs. Felicia Ovanesian, claiming that the mayor and the deputy mayor have increased their salaries during this period of austerity the City Hall of Constanta makes the following details:
In fact, the allowances have diminished and did not increase, as it was allowed to understand in the message of the counselor.
Thus, starting with August 1, 2025, the indemnity of the local dignitaries reduced by 10%.
The current provision no. 2634/31.07.2025 must be correlated with the provision no. 3298/29.10.2024, which has ceased its validity on August 1, 2025:
– The old provision was issued on the basis of Law no. 153/2017, which at art. 16 para. (2) provided: “The monthly () allowances are increased by up to 50% () within the budget approved with this destination.”
– the administrative act no. 2634/31.07.2025, in force from August 1, 2025, was issued on the basis of Law no. 141/2025, which at art. XV 3 stipulates: “Monthly () allowances increase by up to 40% () within the budget approved with this destination.”“, According to a statement sent by the City Hall of Constanța.
“The posting of the counselor Felicia Ovanesian represents a misinformation with clear political tint”
Next, the institution explained that the mayor and deputy mayor’s allowances were reduced by 10%, based on the new legislation, and did not increase, as stated by the local councilor Felicia Ovanesian. The institution accuses a misinformation with a political temptation and emphasizes that the modification respects the administrative code and the legal framework in force.
“The modification of the percentage regarding the allowances for the mayor and the deputy mayor was made strictly in accordance with the provisions of the Administrative Code and of the applicable legislation regarding the remuneration of the local dignitaries. This does not represent an arbitrary decision, but a legal obligation, correlated with the economic indicators established at national level.
Therefore, the allowance decreased by 10% and did not increase, as it was wrongly presented by Felicia Ovanesian.
Currently, 53 non-reimbursable projects are implemented at the level of Constanţa municipality, for which implementation teams were set up by administrative documents issued by the mayor of Constanta.
The posting of the counselor Felicia Ovanesian represents a misinformation with a clear political tint and a tendentious interpretation of an administrative procedure carried out with the strict respect of the legal framework. We reiterate that the role of Constanta City Hall is to administer the municipality in a transparent, responsible way with respect for the legislation.
We also call on the representatives of the press that, for the correct information of the public opinion and to ensure the journalistic balance, to request the point of view of the institution before publishing information with impact on the community”, The City Hall states.
Post of Felicia Ovanesian
On Tuesday, September 2, Felicia Ovanesian said that “the mayor and deputy mayor increased their allowances on 31.07.2025”, after “And they had also enlarged them in October, respectively December 2024.”
“Hate, hatred, hatred, 3 times” hatred “!
Finally, I can share with you wonderful news, which I have been looking for for so long, I am essentially a positive person! So are you ready? The mayor and deputy mayor increased their allowances on 31.07.2025. After they had enlarged them in October, respectively December 2024.
If this is not a positive news, I really don’t know how to thank you!
The increase money is, of course, from the taxes and taxes paid by us and from the sales of land!
The proof in the following! Only good!
PS: I hope they increased each other, otherwise the fate of Clotilde Armand, ex officio or at the notice of someone! ”he transmitted.
According to the declaration of wealth filed in July 2025, the mayor Vergil Chițac had a net income in 2024 in the amount of 229,751 of lei as mayor, ie over 18,000 lei/month.
