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President of Republika Srpska
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Incumbent
Milorad Dodik
since 15 November 2022
Residence Palace of the Republic
Seat Banja Luka
Appointer Direct popular vote
Term length Four years
renewable once consecutively
Inaugural holder Radovan Karadžić
Formation 7 April 1992
Deputy Vice Presidents


The President of Republika Srpska is a very important leader in Republika Srpska. Republika Srpska is a part of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The President is the top executive leader. They work with the Government of Republika Srpska.

People in Republika Srpska vote directly for their President. They serve for four years. Two Vice Presidents are also chosen. These Vice Presidents must be from different main groups of people living there: Serbs, Croats, and Bosniaks. The President lives in Banja Luka.

The first President was Radovan Karadžić. He was elected in 1992. He led Republika Srpska during the Bosnian War. Later, Milorad Dodik became President in 2022.

What the President Does

The President of Republika Srpska has important duties. They represent Republika Srpska to the world. They also show the unity of the region. Even though Republika Srpska has a parliamentary system, the President still has key roles.

Here are some of the President's powers:

  • They suggest a person to be the Prime Minister. This person then needs approval from the National Assembly.
  • They suggest people to be judges for the Constitutional Court. These suggestions go to the National Assembly.
  • They officially announce new laws.
  • They can grant pardons, which means forgiving someone for a crime.
  • They give out special awards and honors.
  • They handle other tasks as set by the Constitution.

Emergency Powers

If there is a state of emergency, the President can act quickly. For example, if the National Assembly cannot meet, the President can declare an emergency. They can then order actions to help solve the problem.

During a war or a serious threat of war, the President can make laws. These laws are usually made by the National Assembly. However, the National Assembly must approve these laws later. This happens as soon as the Assembly can meet again.

The President can also ask the Government for their thoughts on important matters. They can even call a meeting of the Government. They can also add topics to the Government's meeting agenda.

Past Presidents

To learn more about all the people who have been President, you can visit the List of presidents of Republika Srpska page.

Images for kids

  • Visit of Milorad Dodik to the EC (cropped)

    Milorad Dodik, the current President of Republika Srpska.

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