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Article I: High Representative
- The Parties agree that the implementation of the civilian aspects of the
peace settlement will entail a wide range of activities including continuation
of the humanitarian aid effort for as long as necessary; rehabilitation of
infrastructure and economic reconstruction; the establishment of political and
constitutional institutions in Bosnia and Herzegovina; promotion of respect for
human rights and the return of displaced persons and refugees; and the holding
of free and fair elections according to the timetable in Annex 3 to the General Framework Agreement. A
considerable number of international organizations and agencies will be called
upon to assist.
- In view of the complexities facing them, the Parties request the designation
of a High Representative, to be appointed consistent with relevant United
Nations Security Council resolutions, to facilitate the Parties' own efforts and
to mobilize and, as appropriate, coordinate the activities of the organizations
and agencies involved in the civilian aspects of the peace settlement by
carrying out, as entrusted by a U.N. Security Council resolution, the tasks set
out below.
Article II: Mandate and Methods of Coordination and
Liaison
- The High Representative shall:
- Monitor the implementation of the peace settlement;
- Maintain close contact with the Parties to promote their full compliance
with all civilian aspects of the peace settlement and a high level of
cooperation between them and the organizations and agencies participating in
those aspects.
- Coordinate the activities of the civilian organizations and agencies in
Bosnia and Herzegovina to ensure the efficient implementation of the civilian
aspects of the peace settlement. The High Representative shall respect their
autonomy within their spheres of operation while as necessary giving general
guidance to them about the impact of their activities on the implementation of
the peace settlement. The civilian organizations and agencies are requested to
assist the High Representative in the execution of his or her responsibilities
by providing all information relevant to their operations in Bosnia-
Herzegovina.
- Facilitate, as the High Representative judges necessary, the resolution of
any difficulties arising in connection with civilian implementation.
- Participate in meetings of donor organizations, particularly on issues of
rehabilitation and reconstruction.
- Report periodically on progress in implementation of the peace agreement
concerning the tasks set forth in this Agreement to the United Nations, European
Union, United States, Russian Federation, and other interested governments,
parties, and organizations.
- Provide guidance to, and receive reports from, the Commissioner of the
International Police Task Force established in Annex
11 to the General Framework Agreement.
- In pursuit of his or her mandate, the High Representative shall convene and
chair a commission (the "Joint Civilian Commission") in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
It will comprise senior political representatives of the Parties, the IFOR
Commander or his representative, and representatives of those civilian
organizations and agencies the High Representative deems necessary.
- The High Representative shall, as necessary, establish subordinate Joint
Civilian Commissions at local levels in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
- A Joint Consultative Committee will meet from time to time or as agreed
between the High Representative and the IFOR Commander.
- The High Representative or his designated representative shall remain in
close contact with the IFOR Commander or his designated representatives and
establish appropriate liaison arrangements with the IFOR Commander to facilitate
the discharge of their respective responsibilities.
- The High Representative shall exchange information and maintain liaison on a
regular basis with IFOR, as agreed with the IFOR Commander, and through the
commissions described in this Article.
- The High Representative shall attend or be represented at meetings of the
Joint Military Commission and offer advice particularly on matters of a
political-military nature. Representatives of the High Representative will also
attend subordinate commissions of the Joint Military Commission as set out in Article VIII(8) of Annex 1A to the General Framework
Agreement.
- The High Representative may also establish other civilian commissions within
or outside Bosnia and Herzegovina to facilitate the execution of his or her
mandate.
- The High Representative shall have no authority over the IFOR and shall not
in any way interfere in the conduct of military operations or the IFOR chain of
command.
Article III: Staffing
- The High Representative shall appoint staff, as he or she deems necessary,
to provide assistance in carrying out the tasks herein.
- The Parties shall facilitate the operations of the High Representative in
Bosnia and Herzegovina, including by the provision of appropriate assistance as
requested with regard to transportation, subsistence, accommodations,
communications, and other facilities at rates equivalent to those provided for
the IFOR under applicable agreements.
- The High Representative shall enjoy, under the laws of Bosnia and
Herzegovina, such legal capacity as may be necessary for the exercise of his or
her functions, including the capacity to contract and to acquire and dispose of
real and personal property.
- Privileges and immunities shall be accorded as follows:
- The Parties shall accord the office of the High Representative and its
premises, archives, and other property the same privileges and immunities as are
enjoyed by a diplomatic mission and its premises, archives, and other property
under the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations.
- The Parties shall accord the High Representative and professional members of
his or her staff and their families the same privileges and immunities as are
enjoyed by diplomatic agents and their families under the Vienna Convention on
Diplomatic Relations.
- The Parties shall accord other members of the High Representative staff and
their families the same privileges and immunities as are enjoyed by members of
the administrative and technical staff and their families under the Vienna
Convention on Diplomatic Relations.
Article IV: Cooperation
The Parties shall fully cooperate with the High Representative and his or her
staff, as well as with the international organizations and agencies as provided
for in Article IX of the General Framework
Agreement.
Article V: Final Authority to Interpret
The High Representative is the final authority in theater regarding
interpretation of this Agreement on the civilian implementation of the peace
settlement.
Article VI: Entry into Force
This Agreement shall enter into force upon signature.
For the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina
For the Republic of Croatia
For the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia
For the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina
For the Republika Srpska
Office of the High Representative
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