The Independent Judicial Commission (IJC) was initially created under the auspices of the OHR in early 2001 to assist in the process of guiding and co-ordinating a comprehensive judicial reform strategy in BiH. As part of this task, it provides assistance to domestic judicial and legal institutions throughout BiH, including the judicial and prosecutorial commissions and councils that deal with matters related to the appointment, discipline, and review of judges and prosecutors. The IJC carries out its pivotal role in close co-operation with both local and international partners.