In this paper titled “The City of Zagreb as a unit of local self-government”, the position of the City of Zagreb as a self-governing unit is discussed. Specifically, its distinct and unique position as a local unit, as well as a regional self-government unit, is analyzed. The paper also analyzes the functioning of the City of Zagreb, including how it is managed and how important decisions for the city are made. It discusses the representative body of the City of Zagreb, i.e., the city assembly, and the executive body, the mayor, as well as the city's administrative bodies. The topic of city-owned trading companies and public institutions through which public services are provided is also addressed. There will also be a discussion about local self-governance, which is divided into city districts and local committees, as well as the financing of local self-governance. Lastly, the focus shifts to the financing of the City of Zagreb itself: its budget, revenues, and expenditures, along with the latest tax reform and its impact on the city's finances.