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Article 20.9
 

(1) Until 31 December 2007, the following exclusions will apply:


a) No person who has been removed from public office by decision of the High Representative for action or inaction in violation of the commitments made under the General Framework Agreement for Peace in BiH or in connection with the terms of its implementation shall be permitted to be a candidate in direct or indirect elections covered by this law or to hold any mandate gained in direct or indirect elections covered by this law, except as otherwise determined by the High Representative;


b) No person who, pursuant to Chapter 14 of the Instructions to the Parties issued under Annex 1A to the General Framework Agreement for Peace, has been removed from a military command or office as a result of having engaged in activities that threaten or endanger the peace process, shall be permitted to be a candidate in direct or indirect elections covered by this law or to hold any mandate gained in direct or indirect elections covered by this law;


c) No person who has been de-authorized or denied certification by decision of the International Police Task Force Commissioner for having obstructed the implementation of the General Framework Agreement for Peace, shall be permitted to be a candidate in direct or indirect elections covered by this law or to hold any mandate gained in direct or indirect elections covered by this law.


(2) The Central Election Commission of BiH shall, after determining whether a decision provided for in paragraph 1 of this Article has been taken and whether the conditions prescribed in this Article are met, be responsible for enforcing the prohibition contained in this Article.