Order (Establishment of local commissions)

  • Country/entity
    Bosnia and Herzegovina
    Yugoslavia (former)
  • Region
    Europe and Eurasia
    Europe and Eurasia
  • Agreement name
    Order (Establishment of local commissions)
  • Date
    22 Apr 1993
  • Agreement status
    Multiparty signed/agreed
  • Interim arrangement
    Yes
  • Agreement/conflict level
    Intrastate/intrastate conflict ( Balkan Conflicts (1991 - 1995) (1998 - 2001) )
  • Stage
    Implementation/renegotiation
  • Conflict nature
    Government/territory
  • Peace process
    Bosnia peace process
  • Parties
    3rd CORPS DEPUTY COMMANDER Đemo Merdan; HVO OPERATIONAL ZONE FOR CENTRAL BOSNIA DEPUTY COMMANDER Franjo Nakić
  • Third parties
    -
  • Description
    Short agreement to establish local joint commissions between the Army of the Republic of BiH and the Croatian Defence Council in Vitez, Travnik, Busovaca and Kiseljak (Central Bosnia). It outlines the composition, duties and reporting responsibilities of the commissions.


Groups

  • Children/youth

    No specific mention.

  • Disabled persons

    No specific mention.

  • Elderly/age

    No specific mention.

  • Migrant workers

    No specific mention.

  • Racial/ethnic/national group

    No specific mention.

  • Religious groups

    No specific mention.

  • Indigenous people

    No specific mention.

  • Other groups

    No specific mention.

  • Refugees/displaced persons

    No specific mention.

  • Social class

    No specific mention.


Gender

  • Women, girls and gender

    No specific mention.

  • Men and boys

    No specific mention.

  • LGBTI

    No specific mention.

  • Family

    No specific mention.


State definition

  • Nature of state (general)

    No specific mention.

  • State configuration

    No specific mention.

  • Self determination

    No specific mention.

  • Referendum

    No specific mention.

  • State symbols

    No specific mention.

  • Independence/secession

    No specific mention.

  • Accession/unification

    No specific mention.

  • Border delimitation

    No specific mention.

  • Cross-border provision

    No specific mention.


Governance

  • Political institutions (new or reformed)

    No specific mention.

  • Elections

    No specific mention.

  • Electoral commission

    No specific mention.

  • Political parties reform

    No specific mention.

  • Civil society

    No specific mention.

  • Traditional/religious leaders

    No specific mention.

  • Public administration

    No specific mention.

  • Constitution

    No specific mention.


Power sharing

  • Political power sharing

    No specific mention.

  • Territorial power sharing

    No specific mention.

  • Economic power sharing

    No specific mention.

  • Military power sharing
    Power sharing→Military power sharing→Proportionality
    Page 1, 1.
    Local joint commissions, composed of three members- representatives of the Army of the Republic of BiH and three members-representatives of the Croatian Defence Council, are to be established immediately in VITEZ, TRAVNIK, BUSOVAČA and KISELJAK.

    Page 1, 2.
    Composition of joint commissions as well as the location where they will meet and hold talks is to be provided in writing to the Headquarters of the Central Bosnia Operational Zone and to the Headquarters of the 3rd Corps of the Army of RBiH.

    Page 1, 3.
    Joint commissions have a duty to execute orders issued by the Joint Operations Centre which is located at the headquarters of the European Community Monitor Mission in Bila, Municipality of Vitez.

    Page 1, 4.
    Local joint commissions shall supervise cessation of fire and propose to superior commanders of the Croatian Defence Council and of the Army of RBiH appropriate penal measures against violators.

    Page 1, 5.
    Each commission is under obligation to create conditions in which full security is guaranteed to civilian population in its zone of responsibility, and competent bodies have a duty to ensure public order and peace.

    Page 1, 6.
    Each commission shall undertake measures as necessary to prevent arson, destruction and stealing of property owned by citizens within the area under its control.

    Page 2, 7. REPORTING
    Pending institution of connecting links between the Operations Centre in Bila and all local commissions, joint reports signed by both sides are to be sent to the Central Bosnia Operational Zone and the 3 rd Corps Headquarters. Regular reports are to be provided every day until 20:00 hours, with the status as of 19:00 hours, while special reports shall be sent as need may be.

Human rights and equality

  • Human rights/RoL general

    No specific mention.

  • Bill of rights/similar

    No specific mention.

  • Treaty incorporation

    No specific mention.

  • Civil and political rights

    No specific mention.

  • Socio-economic rights

    No specific mention.


Rights related issues

  • Citizenship

    No specific mention.

  • Democracy

    No specific mention.

  • Detention procedures

    No specific mention.

  • Media and communication

    No specific mention.

  • Mobility/access

    No specific mention.

  • Protection measures

    No specific mention.

  • Other

    No specific mention.


Rights institutions

  • NHRI

    No specific mention.

  • Regional or international human rights institutions

    No specific mention.


Justice sector reform

  • Criminal justice and emergency law

    No specific mention.

  • State of emergency provisions

    No specific mention.

  • Judiciary and courts

    No specific mention.

  • Prisons and detention

    No specific mention.

  • Traditional Laws

    No specific mention.


Socio-economic reconstruction

  • Development or socio-economic reconstruction

    No specific mention.

  • National economic plan

    No specific mention.

  • Natural resources

    No specific mention.

  • International funds

    No specific mention.

  • Business

    No specific mention.

  • Taxation

    No specific mention.

  • Banks

    No specific mention.


Land, property and environment

  • Land reform/rights

    No specific mention.

  • Pastoralist/nomadism rights

    No specific mention.

  • Cultural heritage

    No specific mention.

  • Environment

    No specific mention.

  • Water or riparian rights or access

    No specific mention.


Security sector

  • Security Guarantees
    Page 1, 5.
    Each commission is under obligation to create conditions in which full security is guaranteed to civilian population in its zone of responsibility, and competent bodies have a duty to ensure public order and peace.

    Page 1, 6.
    Each commission shall undertake measures as necessary to prevent arson, destruction and stealing of property owned by citizens within the area under its control.
  • Ceasefire
    Security sector→Ceasefire→General commitments
    Page 1, 1.
    Local joint commissions, composed of three members- representatives of the Army of the Republic of BiH and three members-representatives of the Croatian Defence Council, are to be established immediately in VITEZ, TRAVNIK, BUSOVAČA and KISELJAK.

    Page 1, 2.
    Composition of joint commissions as well as the location where they will meet and hold talks is to be provided in writing to the Headquarters of the Central Bosnia Operational Zone and to the Headquarters of the 3rd Corps of the Army of RBiH.

    Page 1, 4.
    Local joint commissions shall supervise cessation of fire and propose to superior commanders of the Croatian Defence Council and of the Army of RBiH appropriate penal measures against violators.
  • Police

    No specific mention.

  • Armed forces

    No specific mention.

  • DDR

    No specific mention.

  • Intelligence services

    No specific mention.

  • Parastatal/rebel and opposition group forces
    Page 1, 1.
    Local joint commissions, composed of three members- representatives of the Army of the Republic of BiH and three members-representatives of the Croatian Defence Council, are to be established immediately in VITEZ, TRAVNIK, BUSOVAČA and KISELJAK.

    Page 1, 2.
    Composition of joint commissions as well as the location where they will meet and hold talks is to be provided in writing to the Headquarters of the Central Bosnia Operational Zone and to the Headquarters of the 3rd Corps of the Army of RBiH.

    Page 1, 4.
    Local joint commissions shall supervise cessation of fire and propose to superior commanders of the Croatian Defence Council and of the Army of RBiH appropriate penal measures against violators.
  • Withdrawal of foreign forces

    No specific mention.

  • Corruption

    No specific mention.

  • Crime/organised crime

    No specific mention.

  • Drugs

    No specific mention.

  • Terrorism

    No specific mention.


Transitional justice

  • Transitional justice general

    No specific mention.

  • Amnesty/pardon

    No specific mention.

  • Courts

    No specific mention.

  • Mechanism

    No specific mention.

  • Prisoner release

    No specific mention.

  • Vetting

    No specific mention.

  • Victims

    No specific mention.

  • Missing persons

    No specific mention.

  • Reparations

    No specific mention.

  • Reconciliation

    No specific mention.


Implementation

  • UN signatory

    No specific mention.

  • Other international signatory

    No specific mention.

  • Referendum for agreement

    No specific mention.

  • International mission/force/similar

    No specific mention.

  • Enforcement mechanism

    No specific mention.

  • Related cases

    No specific mention.

  • Source
    Slobodan Praljak
    http://www.slobodanpraljak.com/

Establishment of local commissions

-Order

Based on mutual agreement reached between the Chief of General Staff of the Croatian Defence Council and the Chief of General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina, under the chairmanship of General Morillon, UN Force Commander for Bosnia and Herzegovina and Ambassador Thibault representing EC Monitors, I

ORDER .

1. Local joint commissions, composed of three members- representatives of the Army of the Republic of BiH and three members-representatives of the Croatian Defence Council, are to be established immediately in VITEZ, TRAVNIK, BUSOVAČA and KISELJAK.

2. Composition of joint commissions as well as the location where they will meet and hold talks is to be provided in writing to the Headquarters of the Central Bosnia Operational Zone and to the Headquarters ofthe 3rd Corps of the Army of RBiH.

3. Joint commissions have a duty to execute orders issued by the Joint Operations Centre which is located at the headquarters of the European Community Monitor Mission in Bila, Municipality of Vitez.

4. Local joint commissions shall supervise cessation of fire and propose to superior commanders of the Croatian Defence Council and of the AnDy of RBiH appropriate penal measures against violators.

5. Each commission is under obligation to create conditions in which full security is guaranteed to civilian population in its zone of responsibility, and competent bodies have a duty to ensure public order and peace.

6. Each commission shall undertake measures as necessary to prevent arson, destruction and stealing of property owned by citizens within the area under its control.

7. REPORTING

Pending institution of connecting links between the Operations Centre in Bila and all local commissions, joint reports signed by both sides are to be sent to the Central Bosnia Operational Zone and the 3 rd Corps Headquarters.

Regular reports are to be provided every day until 20:00 hours, with the status as of 19:00 hours, while special reports shall be sent as need may be.

3rd CORPS DEPUTY COMMANDER Đemo Merdan

HVO OPERATIONAL ZONE FOR CENTRAL BOSNIA DEPUTY COMMANDER Franjo Nakić