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In the exercise of the powers
vested in the High Representative by Article V of Annex 10 (Agreement on
Civilian Implementation of the Peace Settlement) to the General Framework
Agreement for Peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina, according to which the High
Representative is the final authority in theatre regarding interpretation of the
said Agreement on the Civilian Implementation of the Peace Settlement; and
considering in particular Article II.1. (d) of the last said Agreement,
according to the terms of which the High Representative shall “Facilitate, as
the High Representative judges necessary, the resolution of any difficulties
arising in connection with civilian implementation”;
Recalling paragraph XI.2 of the Conclusions of the Peace
Implementation Conference held in Bonn on 9 and 10 December 1997, in which the
Peace Implementation Council welcomed the High Representative’s intention to use
his final authority in theatre regarding interpretation of the Agreement on the
Civilian Implementation of the Peace Settlement in order to facilitate the
resolution of any difficulties as aforesaid “by making binding decisions, as he
judges necessary” on certain issues including (under sub-paragraph (c) thereof)
“measures to ensure implementation of the Peace Agreement throughout Bosnia and
Herzegovina and its Entities”;
Considering that, in accordance with Article 1(1) of Annex 11
to the General Framework Agreement for Peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina, the
Parties “shall provide a safe and secure environment for all persons in their
respective jurisdictions, by maintaining civilian law enforcement agencies
operating in accordance with internationally recognized standards”;
Recalling that, pursuant to Article 25 of the Law on
Internal Affairs of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, an Independent
Selection and Review Board was to be appointed by the Federation Parliament
House of Representatives, which was, inter alia, to manage the process of
selection of the Director of Administrative Services in the Federation Ministry
of Interior;
Recalling further that, pursuant to Article 42 of the Law on
Internal Affairs of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, an Independent
Selection and Review Board was to be appointed by the Federation Parliament
House of Representatives, which was, inter alia, to manage the process of
selection of the Director of Police in the Federation Ministry of
Interior;
Bearing in mind that, the House of Representatives has not to
the date hereof appointed the said or any Board;
Conscious of the deleterious consequences of further delay in
the establishment of the aforesaid Board, including the risk of jeopardy to the
ability of the United Nations Mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina to award the
Federation Ministry of Interior final accreditation.
Bearing in mind the totality of the matters aforesaid the High Representative
hereby issues with immediate effect the following
DECISION
Appointing Members of the Independent Selection and Review
Board under the Law on Internal Affairs of the Federation of Bosnia and
Herzegovina
The following individuals shall be appointed to the Independent Selection and
Review
Board under the Law on Internal Affairs of the Federation of Bosnia and
Herzegovina. The said Board shall be deemed to be the duly appointed Board
under Articles 25 and 42 of the Law on Internal Affairs of the Federation of
Bosnia and Herzegovina and responsible for, inter alia, the selection of
the Director of Police and Director of Administrative Services of the Federation
Ministry of Interior.
Mr. Kemal Begovic
Dr. Bajro Golic
Mr. Mensur Hadzimusic
Mr. Zoran Cegar
Mr. Dragoljub Tomic
Mr. Djordje Miseljic
Mrs. Olivija Tesevic
This Decision shall enter into force forthwith. It shall be published
without delay in the Official Gazette of the Federation of Bosnia and
Herzegovina.
Sarajevo, 6 October 2002
Paddy Ashdown
High Representative
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