Blerina Bala was elected caretaker mayor by the Himara council this Friday amid protests at the municipality building in support of the jailed elected mayor Fredi Beleri

The last is currently challenging his conviction for electoral fraud.

Meanwhile, even the former acting mayor, Jorgo Goro was left in prison by a court this week on suspicion that he illegally transferred state land to private individuals.

Based on today's vote, Bala will remain in office as caretaker for as long as is needed to hold new elections in the municipality, which will be possible after final court decision in Beleri’s case

Fifteen members of the municipal council out of 21 voted in favour of Bala.