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Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina The Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina is one of two entities in the State of Bosnia and Herzegovina, comprising 51% of its territory. The Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina is a decentralized unit consisting of ten federal units (Cantons), named exclusively after the cities where the seats of Cantonal authorities are located or after their regional and geographical features. The Cantons in the Federation of BiH are: 1. Una-Sana Canton seat: Bihać 2. Posavina Canton seat: Orašje 3. Tuzla Canton - seat: Tuzla 4. Zenica-Doboj Canton seat: Zenica 5. Bosnian Podrinje Canton seat: Goraţde 6. Central Bosnia Canton seat: Travnik 7. Herzegovina-Neretva Canton seat: Mostar 8. West Herzegovina Canton seat:Široki Brijeg 9. Sarajevo Canton seat: Sarajevo 10. Canton 10 seat: Livno The capital of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina is Sarajevo. The official languages in the Federation of BiH are: Bosnian, Croatian, and Serbian. Other languages may be used as a means of communication and teaching. The official scripts are Latin and Cyrillic. The exclusive responsibilities of the Federation of BiH are: organization and management of the defense of the Federation of BiH, protection of its territory, including the establishment of a joint command for all military forces in the Federation of BiH; Federation citizenship; development of economic policy; passage of regulations on finances and financial institutions of the Federation of BiH and the fiscal policy of the Federation of BiH; combat against terrorism, inter-Cantonal crime, illicit drug trafficking and organized crime; allocation of electronic frequencies for radio, television and other purposes; establishment of energy policy and provision and maintenance of the necessary infrastructure; financing of activities of the Federation authorities and institutions of the Federation of BiH.

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Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina

The Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina is one of two entities in the State of Bosnia and

Herzegovina, comprising 51% of its territory. The Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina is

a decentralized unit consisting of ten federal units (Cantons), named exclusively after the

cities where the seats of Cantonal authorities are located or after their regional and

geographical features.

The Cantons in the Federation of BiH are:

1. Una-Sana Canton – seat: Bihać

2. Posavina Canton – seat: Orašje

3. Tuzla Canton - seat: Tuzla

4. Zenica-Doboj Canton – seat: Zenica

5. Bosnian Podrinje Canton – seat: Goraţde

6. Central Bosnia Canton – seat: Travnik

7. Herzegovina-Neretva Canton – seat: Mostar

8. West Herzegovina Canton – seat:Široki Brijeg

9. Sarajevo Canton – seat: Sarajevo

10. Canton 10 – seat: Livno

The capital of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina is Sarajevo. The official

languages in the Federation of BiH are: Bosnian, Croatian, and Serbian. Other languages

may be used as a means of communication and teaching.

The official scripts are Latin and Cyrillic.

The exclusive responsibilities of the Federation of BiH are:

organization and management of the defense of the Federation of BiH, protection of

its territory, including the establishment of a joint command for all military forces

in the Federation of BiH;

Federation citizenship;

development of economic policy;

passage of regulations on finances and financial institutions of the Federation of

BiH and the fiscal policy of the Federation of BiH;

combat against terrorism, inter-Cantonal crime, illicit drug trafficking and

organized crime;

allocation of electronic frequencies for radio, television and other purposes;

establishment of energy policy and provision and maintenance of the necessary

infrastructure;

financing of activities of the Federation authorities and institutions of the Federation

of BiH.

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The Federation government and the Cantons are responsible for:

guarantees for and implementation of human rights;

health;

environmental policy;

communication and transport infrastructure;

social policy;

implementation of laws and other regulations on citizenship and travel documents

of BiH citizens from the territory of the Federation of BiH, and on the stay and

movement of foreign nationals;

tourism;

exploitation of natural resources.

The structure of the government of the Federation of BiH is as follows:

legislative branch (Parliament of the Federation of BiH);

executive branch (the President and Vice-Presidents of the Federation of BiH and

the Government of the Federation of BiH);

judicial branch (Constitutional Court of Federation of BiH and Supreme Court of

Federation of BiH).

Legislative branch of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina

The legislative authority in the Federation of BiH is exercised by the Parliament of the

Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

PARLIAMENT OF THE FEDERATION OF BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA

The Parliament of the Federation of BiH consists of:

1. the House of Representatives

2. the House of Peoples.

The Parliament of the Federation of BiH is responsible for:

election of President and Vice-Presidents of the Federation of BiH;

confirmation of the appointment of the Government of the Federation of

BiH by majority vote;

passage of laws on the performance of the functions of the Federation

government;

approval of agreements with states and international organizations;

financing of the FBiH Army and approval of officer appointments;

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passage of the budget of the Federation of BiH and laws on taxation, and

provision of necessary funding in other ways.

The Parliament of the Federation BiH passes the following: the Constitution of Federation

BiH, laws, resolutions, recommendations, and decisions, provides authentic interpretation

of the laws and establishes clarified texts of laws and other documents.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE PARLIAMENT OF THE FEDERATION

OF BIH

The House of Representatives of the Parliament of the Federation of BiH consists of 98

Representatives.

The mandate of Representatives is for a period of four years, and they are elected

democratically by secret vote in direct elections in the entire territory of the Federation of

BiH.

The House of Representatives elects from amongst its members a Speaker and two Deputy

Speakers of the House, who may not be from the same constituent people or from amongst

the Others.

The work of the House of Representatives is transparent. This is ensured through the

timely, complete, and objective informing of public. The citizens, in accordance to the

Rules of Procedure and room capacity, are given 10 free access to attend the sessions of the

House of Representatives and working bodies in allocated room space for them.

Working Bodies of the House of Representatives of the Parliament of the Federation of

BiH

The House of Representatives has the following working bodies:

Constitutional Commission – 11 members from amongst the Representatives and 4

members from amongst professional, academic, cultural, and public figures;

Chairman: Irfan Ajanović (SDA);

Legislative and Legal Commission – 11 members from amongst the

Representatives and 4 members from amongst professional, academic, cultural, and

public figures; Chairman: Amor Mašović (SDA);

Administrative Commission – 11 members; Chairman: Munib Jusufović (SBiH);

Commission for Protection of Human Freedoms and Rights – 10 members;

Chairman: Mersija Krzić (SBiH);

Defense and Security Commission – 11 members; Chairman: Refik Lendo (SDA);

Election and Appointment Commission – 11 members; Chairman: Ismet

Osmanović (SDA);

Information Commission – 11 members; Chairman: Mato Franjiĉević (HDZ Hrv.

koalicija);

Commission for Verification of Agreement of Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian Texts

– 8 members from amongst the Representatives and 5 members from amongst

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professional, academic, cultural, and public figures; Chairman: Vesna Saradţić (PB

BOSS - SDU);

Mandate and Immunity Commission – 7 members; Chairman: Karlo Filipović

(SDP);

Gender Commission - 9 members; Chairman: Aida Ĉikić (SBiH);

Commission for Local Self-governance - 11 members; Chairman: Muhamed

Ibrahimović (SDA);

Economic and Financial Policy Board – 11 members; Chairman: Omer Vatrić

(SDA);

Energy, Mining and Industry Board – 11 members; Chairman: Mirza Kušljugić

(SDA);

Denationalization and Privatization Board – 11 members; Chairman: Hamdija

Rastoder (PBS);

Justice and General Administration Board – 10 members; Chairman: Fehim Pleh

(SDA);

Board for Return of Refugees and Displaced Persons – 9 members; Chairman:

Zahid Mustajbegović (SBiH));

Education, Science, Culture, and Sport Board – 11 members; Chairman: Rusmir

Mesihović (SDP);

Board for War Veterans' and Disabled War Veterans' Affairs – 11 members;

Chairman: Irfan Imamović (SDP);

Board for Labor and Health and Social Policy – 11 members; Chairman: Vjekoslav

Mandić (HDZ Hrv. koalcija);

Agriculture and Forestry Board – 11 members; Chairman: Jozo Ivanković Lijanović

(RS rad. za bolj.);

Board for Urban Planning, Housing and Public Utility Policy and Environment –11

members; Chairman: Slavica Josipović (Hrv. zajednica)

The House of Representatives of the Federation BiH Parliament

Hamdije Kreševljakovića br.3, Sarajevo

www.parlamentfbih.gov.ba

Phone: 033/ 473-032; 033/ 471-528

Fax: 033/ 203-232

Speaker of the House of Representatives

Denis Zvizdić

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives

Svetozar Pudarić

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives

Stanko Primorac

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HOUSE OF PEOPLES OF THE PARLIAMENT OF THE FEDERATION OF

BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA

The House of Peoples of the Parliament of the Federation of BiH consists of a total of 58

Delegate seats: 17 Bosniak, 17 Croat, 17 Serb and 7 from amongst Others.

Delegates are elected from amongst Delegates in Cantonal legislatures in proportion with

the ethnic structure of the population.

The mandate of Delegates is for a period of four years.

The House of Peoples will have at least one Bosniak, one Croat, and one Serb of each

Canton that has at least one of such representative in the legislative body. Bosniak, Croat,

and Serb Delegates of each Canton are elected by the Delegates representing the

correspondent constitutive people, in accordance with the election results, in the Canton's

legislative body, and the election of the Delegates from among the Others is defined by

law. A person who is a member of the House of Representatives or a councilor in

Municipal Assembly may not be a Delegate in the House of Peoples.

The House of Peoples elects from amongst its members, by majority vote, a Speaker and

two Deputy Speakers of the House, who may not be from the same constituent people or

from amongst the Others.

The work of the House of Peoples is transparent. This is insured through the timely,

complete, and objective informing of the public. The citizens, in accordance to the Rules of

Procedure and room capacity, are given free access to attend the sessions of the House of

Peoples.

Decisions concerning the vital interests of any of the constituent peoples require the

approval of majority of Delegates in the House of Peoples. The vital national interests of

constituent peoples are defined as follows:

the exercise of the right of constituent peoples to be adequately represented in

legislative, executive, and judicial authorities;

the identity of a constituent people;

constitutional amendments;

the organization of public government authorities;

equal rights of constituent peoples in the decision-making process;

education, religion, language; preservation of culture, tradition, and cultural

heritage;

territorial organization;

public information system;

and other issues to be treated as issues of vital national interest if so considered by

2/3 of one of the Caucuses of Delegates of constituent peoples in the House of

Peoples.

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Working Bodies of the House of Peoples of the Parliament of the FBiH

The House of Peoples establishes permanent and temporary working bodies that are tasked

with discussing the issues under the competency of the House of Peoples, discussing the

draft and proposal version of the laws and other general documents of the House of

Peoples, and preparation and realization of other tasks.

The working bodies of the House of Peoples are as follows:

Commission for Constitutional Issues – Chairman: Omer Ĉevra ;

Legislative and Legal Commission – Chairman: Jasenko Tufekĉić;

Administrative Commission - Chairman: Stjepan Krešić;

Commission for Protection of Human Rights and Freedoms, Complaints, and

Appeals – Chairman:Muharem Serbezovski

Commission for Defense, Security, and Control of Legality of Work of Agencies

for Protection of Constitutional Order of the Federation of BiH – Chairman: Ivo-Iva

Tadić;

Election and Appointment Commission – Chairman: Daliborka Milović ;

Information Commission - Chairman: Saša Magazinović;

Commission of Verification of Agreement of Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian Texts

– Chairman: Mira Ljubijankić

Mandate and Immunity Commission – Chairman: Nada Ćulap ;

Board for Economic and Development Policy, Finances, and Budget – Chairman:

Vanja Broceta ;

Board for Energy, Mining, Industry, Services, Agriculture, Forestry, Urban

Planning, and Housing and Public Utility Affairs – Chairman: Dragomir Bilić

Denationalization and Privatization Board – Chairman: Alija Begović;

Justice and General Administration Board – Chairman: Mirsad Pindţo;

Board for Return of Refugees and Displaced Persons - Chairman: Velimir Krunić;

Board for Education, Science, Culture, and Sport – Chairman: Anto Bilić ;

Board for War Veterans' and Disabled War Veterans' Affairs, Labor, Health and

Social Policies – Chairman: Fahrudin Skopljak

The House of Peoples of the Parliament of the Federation BiH

Hamdije Kreševljakovića br.3, Sarajevo

www.parlamentfbih.gov.ba

Speaker of the House of Peoples:

Ţivko Budimir

Phone: 033/ 666-681

Fax: 033/ 233-758

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Deputy Speaker of the House of Peoples:

Mirsad Kebo

Phone: 033/ 223-051

Deputy Speaker of the House of Peoples:

Svetozar Puzarić

Phone: 033/ 664-893

Fax: 033/ 203-249

Secretary of the House of Peoples:

Izmir Hadţiavdić

Phone: 033/ 203-246

Fax: 033/ 205-547

President of the Bosniak Caucus:

Jasenko Tufekĉić

Phone: 033/ 664-893

President of the Croat Caucus:

Josip Perić

Phone: 034/ 203-306

President of the Serb Caucus:

Mira Ljubijankić

Executive branch of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina

The executive authority of the Federation of BiH is exercised by the President of the

Federation of BiH, and Vice-Presidents of the Federation of BiH and the Government of

the Federation of BiH.

PRESIDENT AND VICE-PRESIDENTS OF THE FEDERATION OF BIH

The President of the Federation of BiH represents and acts on behalf of the Federation of

BiH and is at the head of the Federation executive branch. The President of the Federation

BiH has two Vice-Presidents who are of different constitutive peoples.

The election for the President and two Vice-Presidents of the Federation Bosnia and

Herzegovina shall require a majority vote in the House of Representatives and then by a

majority vote in the House of Peoples, including the majority of each Caucus.

The President of the Federation of BiH is responsible for the following:

appointment of the Government, heads of diplomatic missions, Federation BiH

Army officers, and judges of Federation BiH Constitutional Court;

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exercise the function of the supreme commander of the Federation BiH armed

forces, and in accordance with the civil command provisions of the Article V.5 (a)

of the BiH Constitution;

consultations regarding the appointments of ombudsmen and judge

signing of decisions of FBiH Parliament after their passage;

signing and ratification of international agreements on behalf of the Federation of

BiH;

granting of pardons for crimes stipulated in Federation laws, except for war crimes,

crimes against humanity, and genocide.

The Vice-Presidents of the Federation of BiH replace the President of the Federation of

BiH in circumstances stipulated by the Constitution.

Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina

Musala br.9

Sarajevo

President of the Federation of BiH:

Ţivko Budimir

Phone: 033 206 656

Fax: 033 206 657

Vice-President of the Federation of BiH:

Svetozar Pudarić

Phone: 033 269 590

Vice-President of the Federation of BiH:

Mirsad Kebo

Phone: 033 269 590

GOVERNMENT OF THE FEDERATION OF BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA

The Government of the Federation of BiH is composed of 8 Bosniak, 5 Croat and 3 Serb

Ministers. One Minister from among the Others may be nominated by the Prime

Minister/President of the Government from the quota of the largest constituent people.

The Government has a Prime Minister/ President of the Government who has two Deputy

Prime Ministers from different constituent peoples.

According to provisions of the Annex 7, at least 15% of the Members of the Government

has to be of one constitutive people, and at least 35% of the Members of the Government

has to be of two constitutive peoples. One Member of the Government has to come from

among the Others.

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The Government of Federation of BiH is elected after its appointment has been confirmed

by a majority vote of the House of Representatives of the Federation BiH.

The sessions of the Government are held in the seat of the Government, and every forth

session will be held in Mostar. The Government may have its session in some other city in

the Federation BiH territory, and the Prime Minister, in consultation with the Deputy Prime

Ministers, will decide on this matter.

The Government informs the public about its work, passed decisions, resolutions and

positions, important matters to be discussed or are the subject of discussion at the

Government sessions. The Government informs the public through the Press Office.

Government of the Federation of BiH

Alipašina br.41

Sarajevo

Phone: 033 212-986

Fax: 033 220-437

www.fbihvlada.gov.ba

E-mail: [email protected]

Prime Minister:

Nermin Nikšić

Prime Minister Deputies:

Jerko Ivanković - Lijanović

Desnica Radivojević

Šef kabineta:

Phone : 033 656 679

Fax: 033 444 718

e-mail: [email protected]

Secretary:

Ismet Trumić

Phone: 033 664-449

Fax: 033 667-269

e-mail: [email protected]

Working Bodies of the Government of the Federation of BiH

1. Defense and Security Commission;

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2. Economic Development Commission;

3. Commission for Matters of Human Rights, National Minorities, Civil Society,

Justice, and Administration;

4. Commission for Social Activities;

5. Commission for Development Strategy and Safety of Transport;

6. Commission for Administrative Affairs.

The Defense and Security Commission discusses issues pertaining to the following areas:

defense; Federation Army; internal affairs and police; security; citizenship and travel

documents of Federation citizens; civilian defense; fire prevention; protection from natural

disasters; disposal of unexploded ordnance; and other issues of importance for defense,

protection, and security.

The Economic Development Commission discusses issues pertaining to the following

areas: implementation of economic reform; privatization; energy, mining, and industry;

urban planning and environment; housing policy; transport and communications;

agriculture; water management; forestry and veterinarian services; commerce, services and

tourist industry; employment, market, and prices; finances, banking, customs, taxes, and

other income; personal and property insurance; games of chance; strategic reserves; as well

as the economic aspects of issues from the areas of pension and disability insurance, health,

education, science, culture, and sport, and other issues from the field of economic policy.

The Commission for Matters of Human Rights, National Minorities, Civil Society, Justice,

and Administration discusses issues pertaining to the following areas: exercise of human

rights and national minority rights; civil society; constitutionality and legality; election

system; political and territorial organization of the Federation of BiH; coat-of-arms, flag,

and seal of the Federation of BiH; associations of citizens, foundations, endowments,

political organizations; prosecutor's office; crime; economic misdemeanors and offences;

amnesty and pardon; judicial and administrative proceedings; attorney's office;

enforcement of criminal sanctions; administration, labor relations and salaries in the

administration; public notaries; statistics; archives; law practice; obligation and property

relations; office business; rule books on the internal organization of Federation

administrative bodies and other bodies of Federation administration; and other issues

pertaining to judicial authority and administrative authorities and other bodies of

administration.

The Commission for Social Activities discusses issues pertaining to the provision of the

highest standards of internationally recognized human rights and fundamental freedoms

and application of European standards in all areas of social life, and in particular in the

areas of: health, education, science, culture, and sport; labor relations in economic and

social activities; pension and disability insurance; protection of war veterans and disabled

war veterans; implementation of Annex VII of the General Framework Agreement for

Peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina; and social welfare policy.

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The Commission for Development Strategy and Safety of Transport discusses issues

pertaining to the following areas: development of preventive measures, establishment of

co-ordination, and encouraging co-operation in improving safety of transport, and study of

particular issues from areas including road, railway, navigation, pipeline and air transport;

priority projects and programs of development of roads, railways, air transport, internal

inland and maritime transport; cost-effective and efficient transport infrastructure;

international communications with neighboring and European countries; market

competitive intermodal transport system; transport operations and regulations based on the

European norms for integration into the European Union as an integral part of the pan-

European network.

For discussion of particular legal or economic matters falling under the jurisdiction of the

Government and Federation administrative authorities, there exist as advisory and

professional bodies of the Government: the Legal Council of the Government of the

Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Economic Council of the Government of the

Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina. As members of the Councils are appointed legal,

economic, and other experts from the University and other academic institutions.

FEDERATION MINISTRIES

The Federation of BiH has 16 Federation ministries, as follows:

1. Federation Ministry of Interior;

2. Federation Ministry of Justice;

3. Federation Ministry of Finance;

4. Federation Ministry of Energy, Mining and Industry;

5. Federation Ministry of Transport and Communications;

6. Federation Ministry of Labor and Social Policy;

7. Federation Ministry of Displaced Persons and Refugees;

8. Federation Ministry for Issues of Veterans and Disabled Veterans of Defensive-

Liberation War;

9. Federation Ministry of Health;

10. Federation Ministry of Education and Science;

11. Federation Ministry of Culture and Sports;

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12. Federation Ministry of Trade;

13. Federation Ministry of Physical Planning;

14. Federation Ministry of Agriculture, Water-Management and Forestry;

15. Federation Ministry of Development, Entrepreneurship and Crafts;

16. Federation Ministry of Environment and Tourism.

FEDERATION MINISTRY OF INTERIOR

The Federation Ministry of Internal Affairs performs administrative and other professional

tasks related to exercising competencies of the Federation of BiH in the area of internal

affairs, as follows:

protection of constitutional order and prevention of violent threats to that order and

security of the Federation of BiH;

protection of life and personal security of citizens;

prevention and detection of criminal acts;

tracking down and capturing perpetrators of criminal acts;

maintaining public peace and order;

protecting certain persons (and VIPs) and facilities;

criminological and technical forensic expertise;

traffic security on the roads;

ID cards and travel documents;

residence and movement of foreign nationals;

fire protection;

traffic, transport and storing of hazardous substances;

organizing, arming, equipping, training and improving the skills of police in active

service and in reserve;

establishing and organizing functional communication systems of this Ministry;

registration of motor vehicles and driving licenses;

acquisition, keeping and carrying weapons and ammunition;

holding public gatherings;

education, vocation training and upgrading skills for the needs of law enforcement

agencies;

scientific and research work from within the scope of the police;

providing assistance aimed at eliminating consequences in case of general danger

caused by natural disasters and epidemics.

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Within the Federation Ministry of Internal Affairs, there are the Federation Administration

Directorate and Federation Police Directorate.

Federation Ministry of Interior

Mehmeda Spahe br.7

Sarajevo

Phone: 033 280-020

Fax: 033 207-606

www.fmup.ba

Minister:

Predrag Kurteš

Phone: 033 667 246

Fax: 033 207 606

FEDERATION MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

Federation Ministry of Justice performs administrative, professional and other tasks

stipulated by law that refer to:

exercising the competencies of the Federation of BiH in area of justice, and in

particular those of judicial institutions and administration;

administrative supervision over the work of judicial administration and

administrative bodies of the Federation of BiH;

assisting in education of judges and prosecutors;

associating in political organizations and citizens' associations;

office administration;

administrative supervision and execution of criminal sanctions.

Within the Federation Ministry of Justice there exists the Institute for Public

Administration.

The Institute for Public Administration performs professional and other tasks from within

the competencies of the Federation of BiH, related to:

establishing internal organization of the Federation ministries and other authorities

of the Federation administration aimed at improving their work and organizing and

ensuring management efficiency;

introducing modern professional methods and means of work in the administration

(information and documentation system);

regulating the exercise of rights and duties of employees and officials, salaries and

other allowances in the bylaws of the ministries and other administrative bodies of

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the Federation of BiH, and co-operation with the competent workers' union in

dealing with those issues;

organization of vocational training and upgrading for employees;

building systems of local self-government, election system, political and territorial

organizations of the Federation of BiH and drafting relevant regulations on those

issues;

issuing publications of law related materials;

developing co-operation with appropriate international organizations, as well as

local authorities and their associations.

Federation Ministry of Justice

Valtera Perića br.15

Sarajevo

Phone: 033 213-151

Fax: 033 213-152 ext. 358

www.fbihvlada.gov.ba/bosanski/ministarstvo_pravde.htm

Minister:

Zoran Mikulić

Phone: 033 213 151

Fax: 033 213 152 ext. 358

FFEDERATION MINISTRY OF FINANCE

The Federation Ministry of Finance carries out administrative, professional and other tasks

stipulated by law related to the competencies of the Federation of BiH in the area of

finances, as follows:

tax system and tax policy,

monitoring implementation of policy and measures in the area of foreign currency

system, customs, import duties, credit and banking system;

system of financial operations (securities and rehabilitation);

accounting system (accounting, book-keeping and balances);

property and personal insurance system;

system of taxes, contributions and other duties and games of chance;

system of financing public consumption;

drafting and executing Federation Budget and annual reports on the Federation

Budget, supervision over budget execution, budget inspection, treasury operations;

management of cash flows;

daily monitoring of monetary assets;

liabilities and claims, and establishment of payment dynamics and plans on

ensuring deficient assets;

concentration of financial assets for insuring financial market;

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public debt and its servicing;

control of revenue collection within the Federation Budget.

The following exist within the Federation Ministry of Finance: Tax Administration,

Customs Administration and Financial Police.

Federation Ministry of Finance

Mehmeda Spahe br.5

Sarajevo

Phone: 033 203 147; 203-148

Fax: 033 203 152

www.fmf.gov.ba

E-mail: [email protected]

Minister:

Ante Krajina

Phone:033 203 147; 033 203 148

Fax:033 203 152

e-mail: [email protected]

FEDERATION MINISTRY OF ENERGY, MINING AND INDUSTRY

The Federation Ministry of Energy, Mining and Industry performs administrative,

professional and other tasks related to:

exercise of competencies of the Federation of BiH in the areas of energy, mining,

geological research and industry;

monitoring economic operation and economic position of economic agents, and co-

ordination and implementation of projects which are of importance for the

Federation of BiH;

creating policy on energy and geological research;

inspection of facilities and plants for electricity generation and pressure facilities;

inspection in the course of research and exploitation of mineral raw material

Within the Federation Ministry of Energy, Mining and Industry there are the Institute of

Metrology and Institute of Geology.

The Institute of Metrology:

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performs professional and organizational tasks in the area of metrology in the

Federation of BiH;

passes professional regulations on the verification of technical criteria;

conducts testing and verification of technical criteria;

establishes relevant centers for verification and supervision of technical criteria;

participates in implementing, keeping, maintaining and use of standards and

reference materials;

performs standardization and application of standards and reference materials;

keeps relevant registers in the territory of the Federation of BiH;

performs measurements and supervision over the use of criteria and marking of pre-

packed products;

performs direct control of objects made of precious metals and their branding;

co-operate with the relevant institutions in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

The Institute of Geology:

performs research, professional, analytical and other tasks from the area of basic

and regional geological research of interest for the Federation of BiH, which are

related to scientific establishment of concentration and distribution of natural

mineral resources in the earth's stone crust;

prepares geological basis for land planning, basis for performing construction,

mining and other activities, basis for the development of forestry, agriculture, water

supply system, and the development of urbanization and infrastructure;

collects, processes, regulates and records all data on mineral resources in the

territory of the Federation and provides information to the interested authorities and

organizations;

develops methodological instructions, standards and norms in the area of geological

research;

creates and develops geological information system.

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Federation Ministry of Energy, Mining and Industry

Alekse Šantića bb, Mostar

Phone: 036 513 800

Fax: 036 580 015

e-mail: [email protected]

www.fbihvlada.gov.ba/bosanski/ministarstvo_energije.htm

Minister:

Erdal Trhulj

Phone: 036 513 800

Fax: 036 580 015

E-mail: [email protected]

Sarajevo Office

Alipašina 41

Sarajevo

Phone: 033 663 779

Fax:033 220 619

E-mail: [email protected]

FEDERATION MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT AND COMMUNICATIONS

The Federation Ministry of Traffic and Communications performs administrative,

professional and other tasks stipulated by law which are related to the competencies of the

Federation of BiH in the area of traffic and communications, as follows:

road transport and public roads, railway, air, maritime, river and lake transport;

pipeline transport;

security of road, railway, air, sea-borne, river and lake transport;

flight control;

telecommunications and postal affairs with the exception of establishment and

operation of common and international communications facilities;

inspection in the area of public roads, road, railway, air, sea-borne, river and lake

transport.

The Federation Directorate of Civil Aviation is a part of the Federation Ministry of

Transport and Communications, which performs professional and other tasks from within

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the competencies of the Federation referring to: planning, co-ordination and development,

standardization and maintenance of the capacities of airport facilities and equipment,

equipment of flight control and aviation facilities, co-ordination of air carriers, civil

aviation strategy, aeronautical inspection, flight licenses, airport management and statistics,

flight security, air navigation, rescue service, messaging, conducting the training and

development of staff of appropriate institutions and enterprises related to air traffic.

Federation Ministry of Transport and Communications

Braće Fejića bb, Mostar

Phone: 036 550-025

Fax: 036 550-024

www.fmpik.gov.ba

Minister:

Enver Bijedić

Phone: 036/ 550-025

Fax: 036/ 550-024

Sarajevo Office

Alipašina 41

Sarajevo

Phone: 033 668 907

Fax: 033 667 866

e-mail: [email protected]

FEDERATION MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND SOCIAL WELFARE

The Federation Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare performs administrative, professional

and other tasks in the area of social welfare, labor, pension and disability insurance, as

follows:

labor policy and employment, labor relationships and rights arising from labor

relationships, protection at work;

pension and disability insurance;

international conventions in accordance with the Constitution of BiH, contracts and

bilateral agreements in the field of labor and employment;

social security and solidarity, protection of civil war victims;

family protection, adoption and guardianship;

social care.

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Federation Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare

Vilsonovo šetalište 10

Sarajevo

Phone: 033 661 782

Fax:033 661 783

E-mail: [email protected]

www.fbihvlada.gov.ba/bosanski/ministarstvo_rada.htm

Minister:

Vjekoslav Ĉambe

Phone: 033 661 772

Fax: 033 650 685

e mail: [email protected]

FEDERATION MINISTRY OF DISPLACED PERSONS AND REFUGEES

The Federation Ministry of Displaced Persons and Refugees performs administrative,

professional and other tasks referring to:

collection and data processing on refugees and displaced persons;

coordination of reconstruction activity together with the registration and supervision

of NGOs;

creation of conditions for return of displaced persons to the places of their residence

including building, reconstruction, rehabilitation and repair of houses and other

housing facilities for accommodation of refugees and displaced persons;

maintenance of regional centers to facilitate those activities.

Federation Ministry of Displaced Persons and Refugees

Alipašina br.41

Sarajevo

Phone: 033 663 977

Fax: 033 204 552

E-mail: [email protected]

www.fmroi.gov.ba

Minister:

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Adil Osmanović

Phone: 033 667 298

Fax: 033 667 298

E-mail: [email protected]

FEDERATION MINISTRY FOR ISSUES OF VETERANS AND DISABLED

VETERANS OF DEFENSIVE-LIBERATION WAR

The Federation Ministry of Veterans and Disabled Veterans of Patriotic War performs

administrative, professional and other tasks referring to:

establishment of a unified policy and preparation of systematic regulations to

regulate the basic social and status-related issues of disabled war veterans, families

of killed soldiers and unemployed veterans, as well as veterans of other liberation

wars and participants in liberation movements and protection of war-time and

peace-time war invalids, protection of the members of families of killed, missing

and deceased veterans and deceased war and deceased war invalids;

administrative and financial supervision of enforcement of laws and other

regulations in the area of the protection of veterans and disabled war veterans in

accordance with the Constitution and law;

give opinion on regulations prepared by other bodies, related to social and status-

related rights of these categories;

ensuring funds for funding the rights stipulated in the Federation laws and other

Federation regulations;

establish the mode of payment and harmonization of monthly income;

construction and maintenance of memorials, cemeteries for killed soldiers and

civilian execution sites;

control of earmarked expenditures and keeping prescribed registries from within the

responsibility of this Ministry.

Soldiers, war invalids and peace-time invalids from the military acquired that status as

members of the Army of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina, HVO members and

police and the 1941-1945 veterans of the national liberation war.

The peace-time invalids are military invalids who acquired that status during obligatory

military service in peace.

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Federation Ministry of Veterans and Disabled Veterans of Patriotic War

Alipašina br.41

Sarajevo

Phone: 033 212 932, 212 933

Fax: 033 212 933

E-mail: [email protected]

www.fmbi.gov.ba

Minister:

Zukan Helez

Phone: 033 212 932, 212 933

Fax: 033 212 933

FEDERATION MINISTRY OF HEALTH

The Federation Ministry of Health performs administrative, professional and other tasks:

implementation of health policy and strategy as a whole;

development and improvement of the health care and health insurance system;

monitoring and implementation of the Federation laws in the area of health;

drafting health care development programs, issuing plans and programs of measures

of health protection;

inter-entity and inter-Cantonal co-operation in the area of health;

co-ordination and implementation of projects in the area of health which are of

importance for the Federation conducted in co-operation with international

governmental and non-governmental organizations, with a view to reconstructing

and rehabilitating the health system;

participation in the implementation of information technology projects in the area of

health;

ensuring access to efficient, quality and cost-effective medications and prevention

of their abuse;

inspection of sanitation, health and pharmacy inspection

Within the Federation Health Ministry there are the Federation Administration for

Protection from Radiation and Radiation Security, which performs professional and

administrative tasks from within this field.

Federation Ministry of Health

Maršala Tita br.9

Sarajevo

Phone: 033 664 245; 664 246

Fax: 033 664 245; 664 246

e-mail: kab.moh@ bih.net.ba

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www.fmoh.gov.ba

Minister:

Rusmir Mesihović

Phone: 033 664 245; 664 246

e-mail: [email protected]

FEDERATION MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND SCIENCE

The Federation Ministry of Education and Science performs administrative, professional

and other tasks from within the responsibility of the Federation of BiH, referring to:

pre-school, primary and secondary education;

pedagogical standards and norms related to space, equipment and teaching aids for

preschool, primary and secondary education and teaching;

validation and equalizing foreign school certificates and diplomas;

professional education and training of teachers;

textbook literature for primary and secondary school education;

scientific and research work on improvement of educational work;

standards and norms of high education;

pupils' and students' standard;

development of scientific and research activity;

protection of copy rights and intellectual property;

co-ordination of scientific and research activities;

development of scientific and research organizations;

encouragement of fundamental applied research;

development of investment technologies and staff in scientific and research activity;

monitoring innovations, development and improvement of technologies.

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Federation Ministry of Education and Science

Stjepana Radića 33

Mostar

Phone: 036 355 700

Fax: 036 355 742

www.fmon.gov.ba

Minister:

Damir Mašić

Phone: 033 276 382

Sarajevo Office

Obala Maka Dizdara br.2

Sarajevo

Phone: 033 663 693; 033 663 691

Fax: 033 664 381

E-mail: [email protected]

[email protected]

FEDERATION MINISTRY OF CULTURE AND SPORTS

The Federation Ministry of Culture and Sports performs administrative, professional and

other tasks from within the responsibility of the Federation of BiH, referring to:

scientific and research activity and protection and use of cultural and historical

heritage;

museum, archive, library, publishing, theatre, music, art, film and entertainment

activities;

activity of organizations and associations of citizens in the area of art and culture;

improvement of sports and physical culture.

Within the Federation Ministry of Culture and Sports there is the Institute for Protection of

Monuments.

Federation Ministry of Culture and Sports

Obala Maka Dizdara br.2

Sarajevo

www.fbihvlada.gov.ba

Minister:

Salmir Kaplan

Phone: 033 254 103

Fax: 033 254 151

e-mail: [email protected]

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FEDERATION MINISTRY OF TRADE

The Federation Ministry of Trade performs administrative, professional and other tasks

referring to:

foreign and domestic trade,

functioning of uniform trade,

influences of economic

system and economic policy to goods and services market;

relation of supply

and demand,

goods and services pricing;

consumers' protection as well as

other tasks defined by the law.

Federation Ministry of Trade

Ante Starĉevića bb

Mostar

Phone: 036 310 148

Fax: 036 318 684

www.fmt.gov.ba

Minister:

Milorad Bahilj

Phone: 036 312 191

Fax: 036 318 684

FEDERAL MINISTRY OF PHISICAL PLANNING

The Federation Ministry of Urban Planning and Environment performs administrative,

professional and other tasks referring to:

physical planning and improvement;

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policy of land utilization at the Federal level;

drafting, enforcing and applying the Physical Plan of the Federation BiH, verifies

harmonization of the physical plans of the Cantons with the Physical Plan of the

Federation BiH;

directing a long-term development in utilization of natural resources;

geologic researches;

drafting of basic maps – geophysical, seismological, geothermal, minerogenetic,

geochemical, geomorphological, and other;

preparing geological backgrounds for physical improvements;

supervision of appropriate institutions in this sector and other tasks as set out by the

applicable legislation.

Federation Ministry of Phisical Planning

Maršala Tita br.9a

Sarajevo

www.fmpu.gov.ba

Minister:

Desnica Radivojević

Phone/fax: 033 473 124

Phone/fax: 033 663 548

e-mail: [email protected]

FEDERATION MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, WATER MANAGEMENT AND

FORESTRY

The Federation Ministry of Agriculture, Water management and Forestry performs

administrative, professional and other tasks referring to:

protection and use of agricultural land;

protection of agricultural plants and products from disease carriers, pests and weed;

production and sale of seeds and seeding materials;

production and improvement of cattle breeding;

medical protection of animals;

medical control of raw meat, fish, milk and eggs and fodder;

improvement of production in forestry, breeding, protection, development and

improvement of forests, status of the wood stock, exploitation of forests;

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forestation of degraded forests, bare land and karsts;

hunting and hunting grounds;

water sources, plans, bases and balances of water;

use of waters;

waters supply for population and industry;

inspection in the area of agriculture, water management and forestry.

Within the Federation Ministry of Agriculture there is the Institute for Protection of Plants

in Agriculture.

Federation Ministry of Agriculture, Water Management and Forestry

Maršala Tita br.15

Sarajevo

www.fmpvs.gov.ba

Minister:

Jerko Ivanković-Lijanović

Phone: 033 443 338

Fax: 033 663 659

e-mail: [email protected]

FEDERAL MINISTRY OF DEVELOPMENT, ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND

CRAFTS

The Federation Ministry of Development, Business and Trade performs administrative,

professional and other tasks referring to:

encouragement of development, business and trade;

providing support to the application of innovations and introduction of modern

technologies in the field of business and trade;

increasing the share of business and trade in the overall economy;

organization of institutions for business and creation of business infrastructure,

training of business people and traders through formal and additional education

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Ministry of Development, Entrepreneurship and Crafts

Stjepana Radića 33,

Mostar

(Bulding «Projektant»)

Phone: 036 449 120

Fax: 036 449 122

e-mail: [email protected]

www.fbihvlada.gov.ba

Minister:

Sanjin Halimović

Phone: 036 449 120

Fax: 036 449 122

E-mail: [email protected]

Sarajevo Office

Alipašina br.41

Sarajevo

Phonel/Fax: 033 204 007

Phone/Fax: 033 218 538

FEDERAL MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND TOURISM

Performs administrative, expert and other tasks referring to:

ecological air,water and soil protection;

drafting environmental strategy and policy;

air, water and soil quality standards;

ecological monitoring and control of air, water and soil;

drafting of development strategies and policies in area of tourism and catering

activity;

monitoring of tourist flows and trends in local and international markets;

directing the long-term development of tourism within the economic system and

other tasks as set out by the applicable legislation.

Federal Ministry of Environment and Tourism

Alipašina 41, Sarajevo

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Phone: ++387 33 562 870

Fax: ++387 33 201 602

Minister

Branka Đurić

Alipašina 41 Sarajevo

Phone: 033 562 870

Fax: 033 201 602

OFFICES AND SERVICES OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE FEDERATION OF

BiH

Offices and Services of the Government of the Federation of BiH are the following:

Legislation Office;

Office for Co-operation and Representation before the Human Rights Commission;

Information Office;

Gender Center of the Federation of BiH;

Joint Service of the Federation of BiH Offices and Bodies.

Legislation Office

Scope of work:

providing the Government of the Federation of BiH with professional opinions on

the compliance with the Constitution and legal system of acts, other regulations and

general acts to be submitted by the Government of the Federation of BiH to the

Parliament of the Federation of BiH;

taking care of methodological uniformity in the development of legal regulations;

correcting errors in the regulations passed by the Government and Ministers;

performing other legal duties for the purposes of the Government of the Federation

of BiH.

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Legislation Office

Alipašina br.41

Sarajevo

Acting Secretary:

Ţeljko SilaĊi

Phone/Fax: 033/ 666-568

Phone/Fax: 033/ 666-587

E-mail: [email protected]

Office for Co-operation and Representation before the Human Rights Commission

Scope of work:

providing the Human Rights Commission with all relevant information;

performing the duties of representation of the Federation of BiH before the Human

Rights Chamber and the BiH Human Rights Ombudsman;

taking care of the implementation of decisions of the Human Rights Chamber and

recommendations by Ombudsmen regarding the Federation of BiH;

also performing other duties with a view to the realization of Annex 6 of the

Federation of BiH as a State Party to the Annex.

Office for Co-operation and Representation before the Human Rights Commission

Ĉemaluša br.9

Sarajevo

Acting Secretary:

Meliha Mujezinović-Katana

Phone: 033 650 143

Fax: 033 650 094

Information Office

Scope of work:

informing domestic and foreign public of the work of the Government of the

Federation of BiH and Federation ministries and preparing press-conferences;

organizing and conducting external promotional activities of the Federation of BiH

preparing and printing occasional and regular publications and bulletins on current

developments in the Federation of BiH;

keeping common records of printed and electronic media outlets in the Federation

of BiH;

collecting, computer processing, and storing data necessary for development of

information materials, and preparing them for the Internet.

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Information Office

Alipašina br.41, Sarajevo

Director:

Raska Braĉković-Denjalić

Phone: 033 211 352

Fax: 033 220 437

e- mail: [email protected]

Gender Center of the Federation of BiH

Scope of work:

monitoring women status and implementation of their guaranteed rights by

domestic and international laws, establish co-ordination with the Gender Equality

Commission of the Parliament of Federation of BiH and corresponding institution

in Republika Srpska;

participates in preparation of laws, other regulations and general acts; participates in

establishing of measures created by authorized ministries in order to exercise equal

participation of men and women in the development process;

advocates and promotes equalities in rights and possibilities for men and women,

and organizes professional debates and similar discussions related to this matter;

gathers initiatives related to the change of legislation in the aspect of gender;

provides professional assistance in bilateral and multilateral relations related to the

gender policy, establishes co-operation with national and international non-

governmental organizations, co-ordinates implementation of national and

international programs, co-ordinates development of reports, created by authorized

bodies, to be delivered to international institutions, and related to the adopted

conventions and other gender related documents.

Gender centar Federacije Bosne i Hercegovine

Hakije Kulenovića br.12

Sarajevo

www.fgenderc.com.ba

Director:

Ana Vuković

Phone: 033 665 883

Fax: 033 265 200

e-mail: [email protected]

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Joint Service of the Federation BiH Offices and Bodies

The Service performs tasks related to:

financial and accounting matters for the Federation of BiH offices and bodies;

keeping record on real-estates administered by the Federation of BiH Bodies;

maintenance of apartments used for official purposes;

investment and daily maintenance of official buildings, office premises, utilities and

inventory, and other facilities owned by the Federation bodies;

maintenance of technical and informational, electronic and office equipment and

appliances;

recording Government's sessions, transcripts, printing materials;

internal security of business premises on disposal for or used by the Federal bodies;

catering services in restaurants and refreshment rooms in business premises and

facilities used by the Federal officials;

airplane or helicopter transportation of high ranking Federal officials;

use and maintenance of official vehicle pool;

cleaning of business premises and other facilities.

The Service performs other duties as assigned, which fall under the joint services category.

Joint Service of the Federation BiH Offices and Bodies

Musala br.9

Sarajevo

www.fbihvlada.gov.ba

Director:

Haris Ihtijarević

Phone: 033 663 424; 033 216 715

Fax: 033 223 014

e-mail: [email protected]

INDEPENDENT FEDERATION ADMINISTRATIONS AND INSTITUTIONS

Independent Federation administrations and institutions are:

Federation Civilian Defense Administration;

Federation Bureau for Geodetic and Property Relations;

Federation Statistics Institute;

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Federation Hydrometeorological Institute;

Archives of the Federation of BiH;

Federation Institute for Programming of Development;

Federation Directorate of Commodity Reserves;

Federal Administration for Inspection Issues.

Federation Civilian Defense Administration

The Federation Civilian Defense Administration performs administrative, professional, and

other duties stipulated in the law and referring to: organization, preparation, and

functioning of civilian defense and observatory and informatory service; elaboration of

plan on civil service use and operation; issuing operative orders to the units, services,

headquarters and representatives of civilian defense in implementation of the defense and

rescue measures; organization and monitoring of the self-defense training for citizens; all

information collection activities on mines and other unexploded ordnance (UXO) on the

territory of Federation of BiH along with maintenance of appropriate data base; contracting

activities, supervision over processing and quality control, and admission of clearings and

demolition activity of UXOs; preparation of regulations in the area of civilian defense;

international co-operation related to civilian defense; inspection in the area of civil defense;

other duties relating to this area as stipulated by the Federal laws.

Federation Civilian Defense Administration

Vitomira Lukića br.10

Sarajevo

www.fbihvlada.gov.ba/fucz/

Director:

Alija Tihić M.Sci

Phone: 033/ 235-662

Fax: 033/ 767-560

Federation Bureau for Geodetic and Property Relations

The Federation Administration for Geodesic and Property and Legal Affairs performs

administrative and other technical duties falling under the jurisdiction of the Federation of

BiH and pertaining to: land survey, creation and renewal of real estate cadastre; communal

facilities cadastre except activities that fall under the competency of Cantons and

Municipalities; mapping the territory of the Federation of BiH; geodesic and mapping

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duties of importance for defense; keeping the technical archives of the originals of plans

and maps of basic geodesic works; land consolidation and land survey for special purposes;

records over real estate; making proposals for re-privatization of property; and inspectional

supervision over real estate survey and cadastre, land cadastre and communal utility

cadastre.

Federation Bureau for Geodetic and Property Relations

Reisa Dţ. Ĉauševića br.6

Sarajevo

www.fbihvlada.gov.ba

Director:

Ţeljko Obradović B.Eng.geod.

Phone/Fax: 033/ 471-469

Federation Statistics Institute

The Federation Statistics Institute performs technical and other duties falling under the

jurisdiction of the Federation of BiH pertaining to statistical surveys in the Federation of

BiH, in particular: development of common methodology for statistical surveys; common

statistical standards; development of a statistical information system as part of a common

information system; introducing and keeping administrative and statistical registers (spatial

units, population, enterprises, etc.); records prescribed in the law; exchange of statistical

data with other countries and international organizations in accordance with international

treaties and state laws regulating this issue.

Federation Statistics Institute

Zelenih beretki br.26, Sarajevo

www.fzs.ba

Direktor:

Derviš ĐurĊević

Phone: 033 443 866

Fax: 033 664 553

e-mail: [email protected]

Federal Institute for Hydrometeorology

The Federation Meteorological Institute performs technical and other duties falling under

the jurisdiction of the Federation of BiH and pertaining to: the development and

functioning of hydrological and seismological sectors, astronomy and environment quality;

exploration of atmosphere, water resources, environment quality (air, water and soil) and

seismological processes; collection, processing, and publication of data from the scope of

operation of interest for the Federation of BiH; performance of other technical duties in the

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field of meteorology, air traffic meteorology, hydrology, environment quality and

seismology.

Federal Institute for Hydrometeorology

Bardakĉije br.12

Sarajevo

www.fmzbih.co.ba

Director:

Enes Saraĉ

Phone: 033 663 508

Fax: 033 276 701

e-mail: [email protected]

Archives of the Federation of BiH

The Archives of the Federation of BiH perform technical and other duties from the

jurisdiction of the Federation of BiH pertaining to: keeping records, taking over, arranging,

processing, protecting and using the entire archive and register material; development of

archive activity in the Federation of BiH; measures of security, protection, professional

supervision, safeguarding, and selection of register and archive material; issuance of

certificates and other official documents containing facts and evidence from the archived

material; professional training, academic research and publishing in the archive sector and

international archive co-operation.

Archives of the Federation of BiH

Reisa Dţ. Ĉauševića br.6

Sarajevo

www.arhivfbih.gov.ba

Director:

Admir Jerković

Phone: 033 214 481

Fax: 033 214 481

Federation Institute for Programming of Development

Federal Bureau of Development Programming performs researching, expert-analytical and

other tasks relating to:

Programming macroeconomic development and economic policy, producing strategies,

programs, plans and measures of the economic policy and monitoring their implementation

through periodic and annual analysis,

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Programming development of information technologies and information training,

Analysis of the status of scientific and technological development and creating the

environment for development of the applied sciences, physical planning from the aspect of

utilization of the technological processes and preservation of sound environment, planning

the environment for foreign investments, monitoring of implementation of the inter-country

agreements and treaties, organizing seminars and preparation of programs for economic

cooperation with countries of interest for the Federation BiH.

Federation Institute for Programming of Development

Alipašina br.41, Sarajevo

www.fzzpr.gov.ba

Director:

Nešet Muminagić

Phone: 033 667 272

Fax: 033 212 625

E-mail: [email protected]

Federation Directorate of Commodity Reserves

The Federation Directorate of Strategic Reserves performs technical and other duties from

the jurisdiction of the Federation of BiH pertaining to: purchase, distribution, renewal,

storage, and use of strategic reserves of the Federation of BiH; implementation of measures

for market interventions; stock-taking for the purposes of the reserves of the Federation of

BiH; co-operation with strategic reserves authorities in Cantons, Municipalities, and

enterprises.

Federation Directorate of Commodity Reserves

Ćemaluša br.6

Sarajevo

Director:

Tonĉo Bavrka

Phone: 033 207-911 ext.101

Fax: 033 210-138

E-mail: [email protected]

Federal Administration for Inspection Issues

Federal Administration for Inspection Issues pending establishment

Director:

Ibrahim Tirak

Tel: 033 563-360

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Fax: 033 563-361

SPECIAL FEDERATION BODIES

Federation Commission for Missing Persons

Scope of work:

keeping database of missing and imprisoned citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina

and Federation of BiH, who acquired that status during the war in Bosnia and

Herzegovina and neighboring countries, namely ex-Yugoslav countries;

undertaking direct activities in finding persons of the above mentioned categories,

as well as determining their final destinies;

undertaking activities to record, find, identify and take over of corps;

collecting data on mass and individual graves in Federation of BiH and Bosnia and

Herzegovina;

finding and marking localities of mass and individual graves;

participating in on-site investigations, in co-operation with relevant Cantonal court

related to digging, trail fixing, abductions, identification, collecting of evidence for

relevant authorities and other activities as needed;

organizing the terrain sanitation;

transporting corps of victims for funerals, to selected localities;

informing the public, as needed, on investigation results and facts;

delivering upon request information to relevant government authorities;

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issuing of certificates to missing person's families, based on information collected;

establishing of co-operation with specialized UN agencies (UNHCR and other),

Special UN Envoy for Human Rights in ex-Yugoslavia, SFOR, Working Group for

Finding Missing Persons of the International Red Cross Committee, International

Court Tribunal for ex-Yugoslavia in Hague, as well as with other international and

domestic organizations and institutions that deal with issues of missing, imprisoned

and killed persons.

Federation Commission for Missing Persons

Musala br.9/2

Sarajevo

Chairman:

Amor Mašović

Phone: 033/ 658-997

Phone/Fax: 033/ 664-951

FEDERATION INSTITUTIONS

The Federation institutions are:

1. FBiH Privatization Agency;

2. FBiH Banking Agency;

3. Federation Bureau for Pension and Disability Insurance;

4. FBiH Securities Commission;

5. FBiH Securities Register;

6. FBiH Budget Audit Office;

7. FBiH Office for Supervision of Insurance Companies;

8. Komisija za administrativna pitanja;

9. FBiH Public Health Institute;

10. FBiH Drugs Control Institute;

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11. FBiH Institute for Transfusion Medicine;

12. FBiH Chamber of Commerce;

13. FBiH Civil Service Agency.

FBiH Privatization Agency

The Agency performs technical and other duties pertaining to the privatization process.

The Agency also performs advisory, promotional, educational, and other duties in

accordance with the law. Within the framework of its activities, the Agency in particular:

initiates and participates in the preparations for passage of laws and other

regulations in the field of privatization;

co-operates with responsible ministries, Cantons, agencies, and other bodies and

organizations dealing with restructuring and privatization;

keeps records and statistics within its scope of activity;

submits reports to the Government of the Federation of BiH on the course and

results of the privatization process.

Within the scope of its activity, with regard to the privatization of enterprises and banks,

the Agency:

approves and conducts privatization of enterprises that have their branches in the

territories of more than one Canton;

organizes and encourages education and professional training in the field of

privatization;

offers advisory assistance to Cantonal agencies;

monitors and supervises the implementation of laws and other regulations in the

field of privatization and co-ordinates the work of Cantonal agencies;

acts as an arbiter in disputes between Cantonal agencies and other participants in

the privatization process, at their request;

organizes and co-ordinates information and promotional activities in the field of

privatization;

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also performs other duties related to privatization and restructuring (of enterprises

and banks) stipulated in the law and other regulations

FBiH Privatization Agency

Alipašina br.41

Sarajevo

www.apf.com.ba

Director:

Enes Ganić

Phone: 033/ 212-884

Fax: 033/ 212-883

Deputy:

Vjekoslav Prce

FBiH Banking Agency

The responsibilities of the FBiH Banking Agency include:

issuance of permits for the establishment and operation of banks, permits for any

change in the organizational set-up or type of activity, and approval for the

appointment of bank management;

supervision over the operation of banks and taking measures in accordance with the

law;

revocation of operation permits for banks in accordance with the law;

management of or supervision over the process of rehabilitation and liquidation of

banks, and initiation of receivership procedures for banks;

passage of bylaws regulating the operation of banks;

assessment of the level of meeting of requirements and granting approval to banks

for issuance of shares of further emissions.

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FBiH Banking Agency

Koševo br.3

Sarajevo

www.fba.ba

Director:

Zlatko Barš

Phone: 033/ 721-400

Fax: 033/ 668-811

Deputy:

Mustafa Brkić

Federation Bureau for Pension and Disability Insurance

The Federation Bureau for Pension and Disability Insurance organizes and implements

pension and disability insurance.

Federation Bureau for Pension and Disability Insurance

Dubrovaĉka bb

Mostar

Director:

Nadir Kovaĉević

Phone: 036/ 321-626

Fax: 036/ 310-185

Phone: 033/ 723-125

Fax: 033/ 723-200

Branch office

Loţioniĉka br.2

Sarajevo

Phone: 033/ 723-125

FBiH Securities Commission

The FBiH Securities Commission is an independent specialized institution of the

Federation of BiH, established to regulate, approve, and supervise issuance and sale of

securities in the Federation of BiH. The Commission is the chief regulator of the capital

market. As this market is being established in BiH for the first time, the Commission is

responsible for developing the institutional infrastructure and development of the market

itself.

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FBiH Securities Commission

Ĉemaluša br.9/II

Sarajevo

www.komvp.gov.ba

Chairman:

Hasan Ćelam

Phone: 033/ 203-862; 033/ 203-844

Fax: 033/ 211-655

Vice-Chairman:

Mirko Puljić Ph.D.

FBiH Securities Register

The Securities Register performs the duties of registration, keeping, and maintenance of

data on securities, duties of transfer of securities, and activities in the preparation of

securities.

FBiH Securities Register

Maršala Tita br.62/II, Sarajevo

www.rvp.ba

Director:

Miroslav Dţidić Ph. D.

Phone: 033/ 279-150

Fax: 033/ 279-151

Deputy Director:

Firdus Hamzagić M.

FBiH Budget Audit Office

Public sector audit is a new activity in FBiH aimed at enhancing transparency and

accountability in spending public funds.

The FBiH Budget Audit Office is responsible for establishing, through audit of financial

reports and budgetary financial transactions in the Federation of BiH:

that all measures have been taken to ensure collection and keeping of public

revenue and that the relevant authorities are in compliance with the applicable laws

and instructions;

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that payments of public liabilities or use of public income, including extra-

budgetary funds, are made with appropriate authorization and for the purposes for

which the authorization was granted;

that all measures have been taken to ensure the acceptance, keeping, issuance, and

proper use of public reserves and that the relevant instructions are complied with.

In addition to these responsibilities, the FBiH Budget Audit Office warns the Federation

Minister of Finance and the sector Minister of apparent flaws in terms of efficiency and

success:

collecting and taking care of public revenue;

in spending or use of public revenue, including extra-budgetary funds or public

reserves.

FBiH Budget Audit Office

Loţioniĉka br.3

Sarajevo

www.saifbih.ba

FBiH Auditor General:

Ibrahim Okanović

Phone: 033/ 221-623

Fax: 033/ 716-400

Deputy Auditor General:

Branko Kolobarić

FBiH Office for Supervision of Insurance Companies

The main tasks of the Office are issuance of permissions for operation of insurance

companies, monitoring of and supervision over their operation in accordance with the law.

FBiH Office for Supervision of Insurance Companies

Dolina br.8

Sarajevo

www.nados.ba

Director:

Branislav Bilić

Phone: 033/ 443-292

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Fax: 033/ 443-318

Komisija za administrativna pitanja

President

Feliks Vidović

Phone: 033 666 971

FBiH Public Health Institute

conducts statistical surveys in the field of health for the purpose of monitoring and

assessment of the population's health situation, and in the field of organization and

operation of health services;

plans, proposes, and implements measures for preservation and improvement of the

population's health through health education activities, and through the media;

keeps public health registers;

monitors and analyses the epidemiological situation; proposes, organizes and

implements counter-epidemic measures;

plans and supervises disinfections, disinsectisations, and pest control;

plans and conducts central distribution of vaccines; supervises and evaluates the

implementation of obligatory immunization;

performs public-health microbiological activities of interest to the State;

monitors, studies and assesses the hygienic suitability of drinking water, surface and

waste waters; the water situation on the ground; the sanitary suitability of food

items and consumables, as well as of goods intended for international sale;

participates in proposing programs of health care measures and nomenclatures of

services and activities;

provides expert assistance in the development of health legislation;

performs some preventive health care activities for the Federation Army;

monitors, analyses, and assesses environmental impacts (air, soil, noise) on the

health situation of the population;

performs radiation protection activities;

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performs management duties in the health sector for the Federation of BiH;

also performs other duties from the field of public health.

FBiH Public Health Institute

Maršala Tita br.7, Sarajevo

www.zzjzfbih.ba

Director:

Prim. Ph. D. Zlatko Vuĉina

Phone: 033/ 663-941

Fax: 033/ 220-548

Deputy Director:

Ph. D. Aida Ĉemerlić - Kulić

FBiH Drugs Control Institute

testing and control of drugs and secondary medical substances that are in

circulation;

develops doctrine, norms and procedures for drug production and quality control;

conducts analyses for the purposes of pharmaceutical industry or other

commissioning parties, and provides professional assistance to manufacturers with

respect to quality of drugs;

evaluates the pharmaceutical documentation of manufacturers and verifies

analytical regulations;

provides assessment of the documentation on raw materials, production process and

stability and final product control;

controls the quality of diagnostic devices, medical tools and aids;

provides professional opinion for state administration bodies in charge of

supervision over the production and sale of drugs;

conducts super analyses;

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develops and publishes the pharmacopoeia of Bosnia and Herzegovina and

participates in the development of the European pharmacopoeia;

participates in the development of national standards;

conducts separate control of immune-biological preparations.

FBiH Drugs Control Institute

Maršala Tita br.9/III, Sarajevo

www.medqcins.ba

Director:

Prim. Indira Šarkić mr.ph.spec.

Tel: 033/ 279-352

Fax: 033/ 211-279

Deputy Director:

dr. Tamara Bosnić mr.ph.spec.

Tel: 033/ 279-352

Fax: 033/ 211-279

FBiH Institute for Transfusion Medicine

provides reserves of blood, components, and stable blood products for emergency

situations;

co-ordinates and supervises professional work in institutes and hospitals in this

field;

conducts control of quality of work, reagents and preparations in transfusiology.

FBiH Institute for Transfusion Medicine

Ĉekaluša br.86, Sarajevo

Director:

Ph.D. Hasija Hadţić

Phone: 033/ 270-170

Fax: 033/ 270-100

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FBiH Chamber of Commerce

The FBiH Chamber of Commerce is an independent non-governmental association based

on public law. It is of a general nature and gathers all legal and physical persons engaging

in economic and financial and banking activities. It is part of the institutional infrastructure

of the economic and market systems of Bosnia and Herzegovina, with special tasks in the

field of international economic relations, which also includes the development of co-

operation with chambers of commerce of other countries and membership in international

economic associations.

FBiH Chamber of Commerce

Branislava ĐurĊeva br.10, Sarajevo

www.kfbih.com

Chairman:

Jago Lasić

Phone: 033/ 217-782

Fax: 033/ 217-783

Vice-Chairman:

Rapa Avdo

Civil Service Agency of the Federation of BiH

The Civil Service Agency of the Federation of BiH is established by the Government of the

Federation of BiH.

The Agency will perform the following tasks:

in accordance with the law, establish unified criteria, rules and selection procedures,

appointments and nominations of civil servants in the administrative bodies of the

Federation of BiH;

upon request and in accordance with demand of the Government bodies, plan and

realize the recruitment process for civil servants;

organize and realize the professional education and advanced training for the civil

servants employed in the Government bodies, work on development of civil

service;

organize education for the candidates applying for the civil service exam, which is a

requirement to enter the civil service;

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provide professional assistance to civil service bodies in realization of their

personnel policy, organizational development and enhancement, and establishment

and maintenance of civil servants data base;

submit annual report on personnel data within the civil service bodies in the

Federation of BiH and submit its own Work Program for the following year to the

Government the Federation of BiH for approval.

Civil Service Agency of the Federation of BiH

Dola br.15, Sarajevo

www.ads.gov.ba

Director

Sead Maslo

Phone: 033/ 552 040; 033/ 552 041

Fax: 033/ 552 051

The judicial function in the Federation of BiH are carried out through the courts of the

Federation of BiH, Cantonal courts, and Municipal courts. The courts of the Federation of

BiH are:

FBiH Constitutional Court;

FBiH Supreme Court.

Judical branch of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina

The judicial authority in the Federation of BiH is exercised independently and freely.

Federation BiH High Judicial and Prosecutorial Council is an independent constitutional

body of judicial authority whose task is to ensure an independent, impartial and

professional judiciary and to establish a professional and effective judicial system and

prosecutorial function in the Federation of BiH. Among other duties, the Council is also

responsible for appointments, realization of disciplinary proceedings and dismissals of

judges, prosecutors and their deputies, except the judges of the Federation BiH

Constitutional Court.

CONSTITUTIONAL COURT OF THE FEDERATION OF BOSNIA AND

HERZEGOVINA

The Constitutional Court is composed of nine judges, of whom at least two come from each

of the three constituent peoples and one from among the Others. The main function of the

Constitutional Court is resolving disputes:

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between Cantons;

between Cantons and the Federation government;

between the city and its Canton or Federation government;

between the city and Municipality;

between Municipalities and their Cantons or Federation government; and

between the Federation government institutions or within single institutions of the

Federation government.

The Constitutional Court will:

at the request of the Federation President, Federation Vice-Presidents, Prime

Minister, Prime Minister Deputies or at the request of one third of any of the

Houses of the Federation Parliament, determine whether a proposal law adopted by

one of the Houses, or a law adopted by both Houses, is in conformity with the

Federation Constitution;

at the request of the Prime Minister, Prime Minister Deputies, President of Canton

or one third of the delegates in Cantonal legislative body, determine whether the

Cantonal constitution or amendment to the constitution, proposal law or law

adopted by that legislative body is in conformity with the Federation Constitution;

at the request of the Federation President, Federation Vice-Presidents, Prime

Minister or Prime Minister Deputies, determine whether a proposed or adopted

regulation passed by a Federation government body is in conformity with the

Federation Constitution;

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at the request of the Prime Minister, Prime Minister Deputies or President of

Canton, determine whether any of the proposed or adopted regulations which have

been passed by a body of Cantonal, city or Municipal authority are in conformity

with the Federation Constitution.

The Constitutional Court also decides on: constitutional issues referred to it by the Supreme

Court or Cantonal Court and put into the procedure before that court; issues stipulated by

the law in the matter of immunity in the Federation of BiH; existence of interests vital to

constitutive people of importance for decision-making in the House of Peoples of the

Federation Parliament; appeals against decisions of the highest court of Cantons with

special regime; removal of the Federation President and Vice-Presidents.

The President of the Federation of BiH in compliance with the Vice-Presidents proposes

the judges of the Constitutional Court. Appointment of the judges is done by the majority

Delegates in the House of Peoples present and voting. Judges of the Constitutional Court

will serve until the age of 70, unless they do resign or are relieved with reason by the

consensus of other judges of that court.

Constitutional Court of the Federation of BiH

Valtera Perića br.15, Sarajevo

www.ustavnisudfbih.ba

President:

M. Sc. Kata Senjak

Phone: 033/ 251-650

Fax: 033 /251-651

Deputy Presidents:

Mr. Sc. Faris Vehabović

Aleksandra Martinović

Phone: 033/ 251-655

Phone: 033/ 251-651

SUPREME COURT OF THE FEDERATION OF BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA

VThe Supreme Court is the highest appeals court in the Federation of BiH, whose

responsibilities include decisions on appeals against decisions by Cantonal courts regarding

issues related to the Constitution, laws, and other Federation regulations, as well as other

issues determined by the Federation legislation, except for those falling under the

jurisdiction of the Constitutional Court.

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The decisions of the Supreme Court are final and binding.

The number of Supreme Court judges is defined by the Federation law according to needs,

provided that the number of judges may not be less than nine.

Supreme Court judges, including the President of the Court, are elected, appointed,

disciplinary proceeded and dismissed by the High Judicial and Prosecutorial Council in

accordance with the law. Supreme Court judges, except reserve judges, are appointed for

life time, unless in the case of resigning, retiring or removed with reason, by the High

Judicial and Prosecutorial Council, in accordance with the law.

The President of the Supreme Court is responsible for the work of the FBiH Supreme

Court, as well as for the management of the court police. The President of the Supreme

Court passes regulations under which the court police operates. The court police assists

Courts, the Prosecutor's Office and Ombudsmen, at their request, in performing their

duties.

The Supreme Court also has primary jurisdictions determined by Federation laws.

The jurisdiction of the Federation Supreme Court:

1. first-instance jurisdiction:

a) lawsuits in administration disputes;

b) criminal matter for crimes:

terrorism,

international terrorism,

unauthorized production and trafficking of drugs,

inter-Cantonal crime,

organized crime.

Rulings issued by a panel of three to five judges.

2. appellate/second-instance jurisdiction (the highest appeals court in the Federation; appeal

– regular legal remedy)

3. third-instance jurisdiction (cassation jurisdiction - special legal remedy)

Supreme Court of the Federation of BiH

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Valtera Perića br.15, Sarajevo

Phone: 033 664-75; 664-755; 664 756; 664 757

Fax: 033 664 754

www.vsfbih.ba

E-mail: [email protected]

President:

Amir Jaganjac

Phone: 033/ 664-752

Phone: 033/ 664-754

Federation Prosecuto's Office

The Federation Prosecutor's Office is an independent state body that, within the framework

of the rights and responsibilities of the Federation of BiH, undertakes measures defined in

law with regard to the prosecution of perpetrators of criminal acts and economic offences,

uses legal means to protect legality, and performs other duties as defined in the Federation

law.

The Federation Prosecutor's Office has first-instance jurisdiction over investigating

activities and prosecution of potential perpetrators of criminal acts of terrorism, inter-

Cantonal crime, illegal drug trafficking and organized crime in criminal matter at the first

instance level, which the Law on the Supreme Court of the Federation of BiH has placed

under the jurisdiction of this court.

The Federation Prosecutor's Office discharges its function in accordance with the

Federation Constitution, and on the basis of Bosnia and Herzegovina and Federation BiH

laws. In discharging its functions, the Federation Prosecutor's Office protects the exercise

of human rights and citizens' freedoms that are guaranteed by the Constitutions of Bosnia

and Herzegovina and the Federation of BiH, as well as rights and interests of legal entities

in accordance with the law. Federation Prosecutor's Office will ensure constitutionality and

lawfulness. In discharging its functions, the Federation Prosecutor's Office has the right and

duty to, on its own initiative and at request, inform the Federation President, Federation

Vice-Presidents, Federation Parliament and the Federation Government about the

implementation of Criminal Code in the Federation of BiH, and its own work.

Through the media and in other ways, the Federation Prosecutor's Office informs the public

about the crime situations, and within its competencies as stipulated by law and in

accordance with the interest of the proceeding, it may also inform public on specific cases,

if these information are categorized as information of public interest.

The Federation Prosecutor's Office follows and examines problems encountered in its

practice in the Federation of BiH, that are of interest for the implementation of Criminal

Code in the Federation of BiH.

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The Chief Prosecutor and his/her Deputies, and Federation Prosecutors perform the

function of the Federation Prosecutor's Office. They are elected and appointed by the High

Juridical and Prosecutorial Council of the Federation of BiH. The Chief Prosecutor and

his/her Deputies are appointed for a period of six (6) years, with a possibility of re-

appointment. After the expiration of the mandate, the Chief Prosecutor and his/her

Deputies continue with performing their duties as Federation Prosecutors. The Federation

Prosecutors are appointed to the office without a restricted mandate.

The Chief Prosecutor, in discharging its function in the prosecution of criminal acts,

proceeds before the Federation Supreme Court and other courts of the Federation of BiH.

The Chief Prosecutor acts as an arbitrator in the matter of competency conflict between two

Prosecutor's Offices at cantonal level.

The Chief Prosecutor, when ever he/she has a reason to doubt that the Cantonal

Prosecutor's Offices failed to apply the Federation Criminal Code or that the prosecution of

criminal acts can not be efficiently conducted within the competency of Cantonal

Prosecutor's Office, may give circular or individual binding instructions to Cantonal

Prosecutor's Offices, conduct criminal investigations and prosecutions before Cantonal and

Municipal courts. The Chief Prosecutor may take particular cases or activities from one

Cantonal Prosecutor's Office and entrust them to other Cantonal Prosecutor's Office.

Valtera Perića 15/I

71000 Sarajevo

Tel: +387 33 212-529

Fax: +387 33 442-614

e-mail: [email protected]

Chief Prosecutor:

Zdravko Kneţević

Deputy Chief Prosecutors:

Alma Tirić

Tihomir Jurko

Prosecutors:

Nermina Mutevelić

Hajrija Hadţiomerović-Muftić

Jasna Pećanac

Sead Temim

Dragan Stupar

Vlado Mišković

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Federation Attorney's Office

The Federation Attorney's Office is a state body that undertakes measures and uses legal

tools for legal protection of the property and property interests of the Federation of BiH,

except for the property and property interests of the Federation Ministry of Defense and

Army of the Federation of BiH, whose legal protection is provided by the Ministry of

Defense through its relevant organizational unit. The Federation Public Attorney's Office

also conducts other activities defined by law.

Governmental bodies, enterprises and other legal entities are required to submit to the

Federation Attorney's Office data and information regarding the jeopardizing, infringement

or denial of rights and assets that are the property of the Federation of BiH, for the purpose

of taking legal action and using instruments for which the Federation Attorney's Office is

authorized.

At the request of the Federation Attorney's Office, governmental bodies and legal parties

are obliged to submit data, information and files which it needs for undertaking actions

within its jurisdiction.

The Federation Attorney's Office performs duties of legal protection of the property and

property interests of the Federation of BiH, its bodies, other governmental bodies and funds

that have the status of a legal entity are financed from the Federation budget or the

Federation has founding rights over them.

The Federation Attorney's Office performs duties of legal protection of the property and

property interests of public enterprises and other legal entities established by the Federation

of BiH, if so foreseen by the establishment acts. If not decided otherwise by the Federation

Government, the Federation Attorney's Office, in addition to performing the duties defined

by the Federation law, represents the Federation of BiH at international courts, arbitration

courts and other international governmental bodies and organizations.

The Federation Attorney's Office may represent a Cantonal or Municipal Attorney's Office

at international courts, arbitration courts and other international governmental bodies and

organizations if they request this representation and if it is foreseen in Cantonal law. If

under the regulations of a foreign country the Federation Attorney's Office may not engage

in direct representation at its courts, arbitration courts and other governmental bodies and

organizations, the Government will authorize another person that under the regulations of

the foreign country may replace it in the representation.

If authorized by them, the Federation Attorney's Office may represent governmental bodies

against which a lawsuit has been filed in an administrative dispute when the property and

property interests of the Federation of BiH are violated.

In the process of passing general acts regulating the property relations, rights and

obligations towards the assets that are the property of the Federation BiH, it is obligatory to

obtain an opinion from the Federation Attorney.

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The Federation Attorney's Office provides professional support to bodies, funds,

enterprises, and other legal entities in solving property issues and provides opinion with

regard to conclusion of property agreements.

Bodies and legal entities are required to obtain a legal opinion from the Federation

Attorney's Office before concluding a contract of sale, trade, lease, transfer for temporary

or permanent property use, with or without a fee, concession agreement, contract on

construction and pooling of resources for construction, contract on status and contractual

forms of linking enterprises, as well as other contracts through which assets or material

rights are purchased or disposed of. When the subject of contract is a movable property or a

property right whose value does not exceed 1,000 KM, it is not obligatory to obtain a legal

opinion from the Federation Attorney's Office.

At the request from Cantonal and Municipal Attorney's Offices, the Federation Attorney's

Office provides them with legal opinion on property contracts that they intend to conclude

with foreign legal entities and individuals, as well as on other property relations with those

persons.

The Federation Attorney's Office provides Cantonal and Municipal Attorney's Offices with

obligatory instructions regarding the application of Federation laws.

With the consent form the Prime Minister Deputies and confirmation from the Federation

Parliament, the Prime Minister appoints and removes the Federation Attorney and his/her

Deputies. The Minister of Justice proposes the appointment of the Federation Attorney and

his/her Deputies. The Federation Attorney is appointed for a period of four (4) years and

may be re-appointed. The Deputy Federation Attorneys are appointed to the office for an

unlimited period of time.

Federation Attorney's Office

Valtera Perića br.15/5

Sarajevo

Phone: 033/200-981

Fax: 033/200-981

Federation Attorney:

August Janĉik

Deputy Federation Attorneys:

Vlatka Puškarić

Branka Delić

Nermina Deljkić

Mediha Mehonić

Alaudin Mešetović

Azra Olovĉić

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Zijada Kuĉuković

Municipalities and Cities of the Federation of BiH

MUNICIPALITIES AND CITIES OF THE FEDERATION OF BiH

1 - Unsko - sanski canton

NO

. Municipality Mayor Adress

Post.

Code

Phon

e -

037

Fax

-

037

Operat

er

1. Bihać

Hamdija

Lipovača

Bosanska br.4 77

000

222

148

222

220

222

145 web site;

e-mail

2.

Bosanska

Krupa

Armin

Halitović

Trg Avde Ćuka br.12 e-mail

77

240

471

084

471

084

471

083

www.opcinabosanskakrupa.co

m

3.

Bosanski

Petrovac

Ermin

Hajder

Ulica Bosanska br.110

77

250

881

021

881

012

881

043 www.opcinabosanskipetrovac.ba;e-mail

4. Bužim

Mirsad

Šahinović

505 Viteške brigade br.26 77

245

410

030

410

031

410

091 e-mail

5. Cazin

Nermin

Ogreščević

Trg prvog predsjednika Alije

Izetbegović br.1 77

220

514

006

514

314

514

006 web site; e-mail

6. Ključ

Osman

Čehajić

Branilaca BiH br.78 79

280

662

054

661

104

661

100 web site; e-mail

7. Sanski Sanjin Banjalučka br.3 79 686 689 686

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Most Halimović web site; e-mail

260 010 349 044

8.

Velika

Kladuša

Mulalić

Admil

Hamdije Pozderca br.3 77

230

770

025

770

272

770

030 web site; e-mail

2 - Posavski canton

NO

. Municipality Mayor Adress

Post

Code

Phon

e -

031

Fax

-

031

Operat

er

1. Domaljevac Željko Josić Posavskih branitelja br.148 76

233

791

363

791

030

791

030

e-mail

2. Orašje Topić Đuro Treća ulica br.45 76

270

712

662

712

011

712

322

web site; e-mail 712

222

3. Odžak Luka Jurić Glavi trg br. 3 74

470

762

101

710

811

762

027 web site; e-mail

3 - Tuzlanski canton

NO

. Municipality Mayor Adress

Post

Code

Phon

e -

035

Fax

-

035

Operat

er

1. Banovići Bego

Birparić

Ulica Branilaca Banovića br.29 75

290

875

825

876

647

875

030

web site; e-mail;

e-mail

2.

Čelić Sead Muminović

Alije Izetbegovića 60-2

75

246

660-

774

660

-

774

660

893

web site; e-mail

e-mail; e-mail

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3. Doboj Istok Mehmed

Mehinović

Klokotnica bb 74

207

720

028

720

-

416

720

623 e-mail

4. Gračanica Nusret

Helić

Mula Mustafe Baš.br.1 75

320

700

805

706

679

700

800

web site; e-mail

5. Gradačac Fadil

Imširović

H.Kapetana G. br.54 76

250

817-

156

817

156

817

322

web site; e-mail

e-mail

6. Kalesija Rasim

Omerović

Patriotske Lige bb 75

260

631

286

631

246

631

247 web site; e-mail

7. Kladanj Fuad

Imamović

Kladanjskih brigada br.2 75

280

621-

150

621

517

621

182

e-mail

8. Lukavac Dževad Mujkić

Trg slobode br.1 75

300

553

554

566

554

553

243

web site

e-mail

9. Sapna Ismet

Omerović

206-e Viteške brigade 75

411

597

108

597

123

597

107

www.opcinasapna.ba; e-mail 597

109

10. Srebrenik Osman

Suljagić

Radnička bb 75

350

645

812

645

813

645

822 web site

e-mail

11. Teočak Taib

Muminović

Centar bb 75

414

755

887

755

319

755

318 web site; e-mail

12. Tuzla Jasmin

Imamović

ZAVNOBIH-a br.11 75

000

252

564

250

151

253

575 web site; e-mail

13. Živinice Hasan Muratović

Alije Izetbegovića br. 28 75

270

774

511

772

125

774

525

web site; e-mail

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e-mail; e-mail

4 - Zenicko - dobojski canton

NO

. Municipality Mayor Adress

Post

Code

Phon

e -

032

Fax

-

032

Operat

er

1. Breza

Seid

Smailbego

vić

ZAVNOBIH-a br.2 71

370

783

310

783

314

783

310 web site

e-mail

2. Doboj Jug

Džavid

Aličić

Trg 21.marta, Matuzići 74

203

691

250

699

331

691

335 e-mail

3. Kakanj

Mensur

Jašarspahi

ć

Alije Izetbegović br.123 72

240

553

968

553

146

553

146 web site; e-mail

4. Maglaj

Mehmed

Mustabašić

Viteška br.4 75

250

603

529

603

380

603

380 web site; e-mail

5. Olovo

Alija

Hadžiabdić

Branilaca grada bb 71

340

825

138

825

105

825

138 web site; e-mail

6. Tešanj Fuad Šišić

Trg Alije Izetbegović br.11 74

260

650

547

650

220

650

022 web site; e-mail

7. Usora Ante Čičak

Sivša bb 74

230

895

240

893

514

893

479 e-mail

8. Vareš

Hamdo

Fatić

Zvijezda br.34 71

330

843

020

843

014

843

035 web site; e-mail

9. Visoko

Munib

Alibegović

Alije Izetbegović 12A 71

300

735

900

738

330

738

111 web site; e-mail

10. Zavidovići

Hakija

Osmić Safvet bega Bašagića bb

72

220

878

327

868

230

878

319

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web site; e-mail

11. Zenica

Husein

Smajlović

Trg BiH br.6 72

000

401

215

241

614

403

999 web site; e-mail

12. Žepče Mato Zovko

Stjepana Radića br.2 72

230

880

077

880

442

880

325 web site; e-mail

5 - Bosansko - podrinjski canton

NO

. Municipality Mayor Adress

Post

Code

Phon

e -

038

Fax

-

038

Operat

er

1.

Foča /

Ustikolina

Zijad

Kunovac

Ustikolina bb 73

250

518

109

518

110

518

100 e-mail

2. Goražde

Muhamed

Ramović

Maršala Tita br.2

73

000

221

333

221

332

221

002 www.gorazde.ba; e-mail

3.

Pale /

Prača Asim Zec

Himze Sablje br.33 73

290

799

102

799

101

799

100 web site; e-mail

6 - Srednjobosanski canton

NO

. Municipality Mayor Adress

Post

Code

Phon

e -

030

Fax

-

030

Operat

er

1. Bugojno

Hasan

Ajkunić

307-e Motorizovane brigade

br.92 70

230

251

444

251

222

251

333 web site; e-mail

2. Busovača Asim Mekić

16.kol 72

260

732

152

733

038

732

110 web site; e-mail

3. Dobretići Marko Dobretići bb 7021 641 641 641

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Dražetić e-mail 0 203 202 201

4. Donji Vakuf Huso Sušić

14.Septembra bb 70

220

202

579

205

239

205

500 web site; e-mail

5. Fojnica

Salkan

Merdžanić

Bosanska br.15 71

270

831

422

837

288

544

002 web site; e-mail

6.

G.Vakuf-

Uskoplje

Sead

Čaušević Fra Anđela Zvizdića dd, [email protected]

70

240

497

157

265

703

265

403

7. Jajce

Nisvet

Hrnjić

Zagrebačka bb 70

101

658

011

658

013

658

011 web site; e-mail

8. Kiseljak

Mladen

Mišurić

Josipa Jelačića bb 71

250

877

800

879

077

879

551 web site; e-mail

9. Kreševo

Mato

Barišić

Fra Grge Martića bb 71

260

806

622

806

667

806

622 web site; e-mail

11.

Novi

Travnik

Refik

Lendo

Kralja Tvrtka bb 72

290

793

100

795

015

792

426 web site; e-mail

10. Travnik

Tahir

Lendo

Konatur bb 72

270

511

146

511

146

511

277 web site; e-mail

12. Vitez

Vlado

Alilović

Stjepana Radića br.1 72

250

711

317

713

939

711

316 web site; e-mail

7 - Hercegovačko - neretvljanski canton

NO

. Municipality Mayor Adress

Post

Code

Phon

e -

036

Fax

-

036

Operat

er

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1. Čapljina

Smiljan

Vidić

Trg Kralja Tomislava bb

www.caplijna.ba;

[email protected]

88

300

805

060

805

983

805

052

2. Čitluk

Ivo Jerkić-

Ino

Trg žrtava domovinskog rata

br.1 88

260

642

445

642

537

643

090 web site; e-mail

3. Jablanica

Salem

Dedić

Pere Bilića br.25 88

420

752

651

753

215

752

954 web site; e-mail

4. Konjic

Emir

Bubalo

Maršala Tita bb 88

400

727

221

729

813

726

160 web site; e-mail

5. Neum

Živko

Matuško

Kralja Tomislava br.1 88

350

880

214

880

248

880

218 web site; e-mail

6. Ravno

Andrija

Šimunović Trg Ivana Musića

88

370

810

465

810

466

810

465

7.

Prozor /

Rama

Jozo

Ivančević

Kralja Tomislava bb 88

440

771

342

771

243

770

080 web site

8. Stolac

Stjepan

Bošković

Kralja Tomislava bb 88

360

853

101

853

229

853

103 web site; e-mail

8 - Zapadno - hercegovacki canton

NO

. Municipality Mayor Adress

Post

Code

Phon

e -

039

Fax

-

039

Operat

er

Page 62: Political System Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina

1. Grude

Viktor

Marić

Fra Gabre Grubišića br.4 88

340

662

420

662

421

662

420 web site; e-mail

2. Ljubuški

Nevenko

Barbarić

Zrinsko frankopanska br.71 88

320

833

420

833

810

835

500 web site; e-mail

3. Posušje Petar Polić

Fra Grge Matića bb 88

240

681

035

681

041

681

587 web site; e-mail

4.

Široki

Brijeg

Miro

Kraljević

Fra Didaka Buntića br.11

88

220

706

362

705

915

706

371 web site; [email protected]

9 - Sarajevo canton

NO

. Municipality Mayor Adress

Post

Code

Phon

e -

033

Fax

-

033

Operat

er

1. Centar

Dževad

Bečirević

Mis Irbina br.1 71

000

562

375

562

400

562

300 web site; e-mail

2. Hadžići

Hamdo

Ejubović

Hadželi br.114 71

240

475

904

475

952

475

900 web site; e-mail

3. Ilidža

Amer

Čenanović

Samira Ćatovića Kobre br.1 71

210

627

309

763

360

637

755 web site; e-mail

4. Ilijaš

Nusret

Mašić

126-e Ilijaške Brigade br.4 71

380

400

505

400

830

400

205 e-mail

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5. Novi Grad

Damir

Hadžić

Bulevar Meše Selimovića br.97 71

000

452

422

291

278

291

100 web site; e-mail

6.

Novo

Sarajevo

Nedžad

Koldžo

Zmaja od Bosne br.55 71

000

492

272

294

100 web site; e-mail

7. Stari Grad

Ibrahim

Hadžibajrić

Zelenih beretki br.4 71

000

282

300

468

228 web site; e-mail

8. Trnovo Ibro Berilo

Dejčići 71

220

439

113

439

113 web site; e-mail

9. Vogošća

Asim

Sarajlić

Jošanička br.80 71

320

433

333

433

333 web site; e-mail

10 - Zapadnobosanski canton

NO

. Municipality Mayor Adress

Post

Code

Phon

e -

034

Fax

-

034

Operat

er

1.

Bos.Graho

vo Uroš Makić

Maršala Tita bb 77

270

850

190

850

191 web site; e-mail

2. Drvar

Anka

Papak

Titiva br.1

80

260

819

170

819

001

819

171

web site

e-mail; e-mail

3. Glamoč

Radovan

Marković

Nikole Boenovića bb

www.opstinaglamoc.ba;

80

230

273

087

273

087

4. Kupres

Stjepan

Herceg

Vukovarska br.2 80

320

274

123

274

046

274

085 web site

5. Livno Luka Čelan Trg Branitelja Livna 1

80

101

201

094

200

315

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web site; e-mail

6.

Tomislavgr

ad

Ivan

Vukadin

Mijata Tomića 108 80

240

356

400

356

444

356

400 web site; e-mail

Cities in Federation of BiH

NO

. Municipality Mayor Adress

Post

Code

Phon

e Fax

Operat

er

1. Sarajevo

Alija

Behmen

Hamdije Kreševljakovića br.3

71

000

033/

208

340

033

/

web site; e-mail

208

341

2. Mostar

Ljubo

Bešlić

Adema Buće br. 19

88

000

036/

500

613

036

/ 036/

500

600 web site; e-mail

500

640

District Brčko

NO

. Municipality Mayor Adress

Post

Code

Phon

e Fax

Operat

er

1. Brčko

Mirsad

Đapo

Bulevar mira br.1

76

100

049/

204

945

049

/

web site

205

142

Cantons in the Federation of BiH