Removals and Suspensions from Office – Page 23 – Office of the High Representative

12/15/1998

Decision suspending Stanimir Reljic from his position as the President of the Vlasenica Municipal Assembly

Mr. Stanimir Reljic President of the Vlasenica Municipal Assembly Dear Mr. Reljic, On December 4, 1998, a public rally was held in Vlasenica. Following a statement which you gave, the crowd attacked and injured two members of the ECMM mission. I am informed that the authorities of the Republika Srpska have initiated a criminal investigation of the [...]

10/20/1998

Decision preventing Mijo Tokic from holding any executive position in Canton 10 or any other office

Mr. Mijo Tokic, Chairman of the Assembly, Canton 10 cc. Mr. Mirko Bakovic, Governor, Canton 10 Mr. Ante Omazic, HDZ Gentlemen, Attached for your immediate attention is a general letter regarding persons who are barred from office. Please refer to the letter for details.

10/08/1998

Decision removing Dragan Cavic from his position as a member of the newly elected RS National Assembly

Dragan Cavic Vice-chairman, SDS Sir, I have noted with extreme displeasure the comments which you made in your 5 October press conference, both regarding the outcome of the elections as well as the situation in Kosovo. I take your statements on Kosovo as a deliberate threat to the security of the international community and as tantamount to incitem [...]

08/28/1998

Decision removing Marko Benkovic from his position as Mayor of Orasje

Ante Jelavic President of HDZ Sarajevo Dear Mr. Jelavic, You are aware of the Decision of the Election Appeal Sub-Commission of 6 August 1998 in which it submits its findings about the failure of the Mayor of Orasje, Marko Benkovic, to comply with his obligation to cooperate on the implementation of the Peace Agreement. My Office has investigated i [...]

04/16/1998

Decision removing Drago Tokmakcija from his position as Deputy Mayor of Drvar

Drago Tokmakcija Deputy Mayor Drvar Dear Mr. Tokmakcija, This is in reply to recent incidents in your municipality, including yesterday's murder of two elderly citizens, ongoing harassment of Serb returnees and numerous arsons of houses. As you know, elected officials have a special responsibility in the implementation of the Peace Agreement.

03/04/1998

Decision removing Pero Raguz from his position as Mayor of Stolac

Pero Raguz Mayor Stolac Dear Mr. Raguz, This is in reply to developments in Stolac. As you know, elected officials have a special responsibility in the implementation of the Peace Agreement. They have this responsibility towards the citizens of this country as much as towards the international community which is prepared to assist them in complying [...]