Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina
| Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina | |
|---|---|
| Status | Head of state |
| Seat | Presidency Building, Marshal Tito street 16, Sarajevo |
| Appointer | Direct election |
| Term length | Four years renewable once consecutively |
| Constituting instrument | Constitution of Bosnia and Herzegovina (1995) |
| Formation | 13 October 1996 |
| First holder | Alija Izetbegović Momčilo Krajišnik Krešimir Zubak |
| Salary | KM 6,045 / €3,091 per month[1] |
| Website | www |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina portal |
The Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina (Bosnian: Predsjedništvo Bosne i Hercegovine) is a three-member body that collectively serves as the head of state of Bosnia and Herzegovina.[2] Under Article V of the Constitution of Bosnia and Herzegovina, defined by the Dayton Agreement in 1995, it consists of one Bosniak and one Croat member directly elected from the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and one Serb member directly elected from Republika Srpska.[3]
Members of the presidency serve a four-year term and may hold office for a maximum of two consecutive terms, although there is no overall lifetime limit.
While the presidency acts collectively as the head of state, one member serves as chairperson at a time. The chairmanship rotates among the three members every eight months, beginning with the member who received the highest number of votes in the election.
Current members
Since the 2022 general election, the members of the Presidency are:
| Member | Portrait | Took office | Party | Representing | Chairman terms[a] | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denis Bećirović | 16 November 2022 (1st term) |
SDP BiH | Bosniaks | 16 March 2024 – 16 November 2024 16 March 2026 – present | ||
| Željka Cvijanović | 16 November 2022 (1st term) |
SNSD | Serbs | 16 November 2022 – 16 July 2023 16 November 2024 – 16 July 2025 | ||
| Željko Komšić | 20 November 2018 (4th term) |
DF | Croats | 16 July 2023 – 16 March 2024 16 July 2025 – 16 March 2026 | ||
Powers and duties
The Presidency is responsible for conducting the foreign policy of Bosnia and Herzegovina and representing the country in international relations. Its powers include appointing ambassadors and other international representatives, representing the state in European and international organizations, and seeking membership in organizations of which the country is not a member. The presidency also negotiates, denounces, and, subject to the consent of the Parliamentary Assembly of Bosnia and Herzegovina, ratifies international treaties.
The presidency executes decisions of the Parliamentary Assembly and proposes the annual state budget to the assembly upon the recommendation of the Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is also required to report to the Parliamentary Assembly, at least annually, on its expenditures and may coordinate with international and non-governmental organizations operating in the country. In addition, the presidency performs other duties assigned by the Parliamentary Assembly or agreed upon by the country’s entities.
The presidency nominates the Chair of the Council of Ministers, who assumes office after approval by the House of Representatives of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Each member of the presidency also exercises civilian command authority over the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina by virtue of their office.[4]
List of members
See also
References
- ^ "Infographic: What are the Monthly Salaries of Presidents in the Region - Sarajevo Times". Sarajevo Times. 25 February 2018.
- ^ "Chronology of the Presidency of BiH". Archived from the original on 7 August 2017. Retrieved 11 June 2018.
- ^ "Constitutional and Legal Jurisdictions". www.predsjednistvobih.ba. Archived from the original on 28 March 2021. Retrieved 22 May 2022.
- ^ "Article V – The Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina". Commentary on BiH Constitution. Retrieved 12 March 2026.
Notes
- ^ Current 2022–2026 term only