Mirza Hukeljić leaves BiH Prosecutor's Office, appointed judge of the Supreme Court of FBiH

(Patria) - The High Judicial and Prosecutorial Council of Bosnia and Herzegovina (HJPC BiH) made decisions on the appointment of judicial office holders in Bosnia and Herzegovina during its regular session held on May 24 and 25, 2023, in Mostar.

At the level of Republika Srpska, the following were appointed:

- Duško Miloica, to the position of President of the District Court in Prijedor;
- Nikola Aničić, to the position of President of the Basic Court in Kotor Varoš;
- Dražen Vulin, to the position of President of the Basic Court in Mrkonjić Grad;
- Saša Petković, to the position of Deputy Chief Prosecutor of the District Public Prosecutor's Office in Bijeljina.

At the level of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the following were appointed:

- Mirza Hukeljić, to the position of judge of the Supreme Court of the Federation of BiH;
- Sanela Rondić, to the position of judge of the Supreme Court of the Federation of BiH;
- Edita Velagić, to the position of judge of the Cantonal Court in Tuzla;
- Ivana Mott-Bašić, to the position of judge of the Cantonal Court in Tuzla.

When making the appointment decisions, the HJPC BiH took into account criteria such as: professional knowledge, work experience and work results; professional abilities based on past career achievements; ability to perform duties impartially, conscientiously, diligently, decisively and responsibly within the scope of the position applied for; relationships with work colleagues, behavior outside of work, professional impartiality and reputation, and management experience.

When appointing, the HJPC BiH applies the relevant constitutional provisions governing equal rights and representation of constituent peoples and others, and respects gender equality.

The newly appointed judicial office holders will assume their duties on July 3, 2023.