Independent Board of the Parliamentary Assembly of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Independent Board (PA BiH)
Summary
The Independent Board of the Parliamentary Assembly of BiH was established by the Law on Independent and Supervisory Bodies of the Police Structure in BiH (Official Gazette 36/08). Its nine members are elected by the Parliamentary Assembly from the judiciary, retired and active civil servants, and experts in law and police affairs — no current sworn officers serve. The Board selects and vets candidates for senior police posts in state-level bodies (Border Police, SIPA, Directorate for Coordination), receives complaints against those senior officials, informs the Minister of Security and Council of Ministers, and can initiate disciplinary proceedings. It does not independently investigate use-of-force incidents or access personnel files directly; complaint referrals go to the relevant agency.
Independence Scorecard
| Appointment | Legislative appointment |
|---|---|
| Term length | 4 years |
| Removal standard | For cause only |
| Budget independence | Legislative line item |
| Subpoena power | No |
| Compel testimony | No |
| Records access | Restricted |
| Public reports required | Yes |
| Pre-publication review | Legislative review |
Statute
- Name
- Law on Independent and Supervisory Bodies of the Police Structure in Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Citation
- Official Gazette of BiH, no. 36/08
- Full text
- Full text of law →
Jurisdiction scope
Senior officials (director-level and deputies) of state-level BiH police bodies: Border Police of BiH, SIPA (State Investigation and Protection Agency), and the Directorate for Coordination of Police Bodies. Does not cover entity-level police (FBiH, RS, Brčko District).