President of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina facts for kids

Quick facts for kids President of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Incumbent Lidija Bradara since 28 February 2023
Nominator	House of Peoples of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Appointer	Parliament of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Term length	4 years, renewable once
Formation	31 May 1994
Deputy	Vice-President of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Salary	3210 BAM (€ 1635)
Website	http://predsjednikfbih.gov.ba/

The President of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina is a very important leader. This person represents the Federation and is in charge of its main government activities. The President helps lead the country and makes sure laws are followed.

The President serves for four years. They can be chosen again for another term. This important job was created in March 1994.

How the President Is Chosen

Choosing the President and two Vice-Presidents involves several steps. It's a bit like a team effort in government.

Nominating Candidates

• First, people called delegates from the House of Peoples of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina suggest who should be President.
• These delegates belong to different groups: Bosniak, Croat, or Serb.
• At least one-third of the delegates from each group must agree on the candidates.
• They nominate one person for President and two people for Vice-President.

Approving the Choices

• After the nominations, the House of Representatives of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina needs to approve the suggested President and Vice-Presidents.
• If the House of Representatives approves, the House of Peoples then votes again.
• The House of Peoples must confirm the decision. This means a majority of votes from all three groups (Bosniak, Croat, and Serb) must agree.

Removing the President from Office

A President can be removed from their job, but it's a serious process. This only happens if there's a very good reason.

• First, two-thirds of the Parliament of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina must vote to ask for the President to be removed.
• After this vote, the request goes to the Federal Constitutional Court.
• The President is only removed if the Federal Constitutional Court agrees with the Parliament's request.

List of Presidents

You can find a full list of all the people who have served as President of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina by clicking the link above.

See also

• Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina
• President of Republika Srpska