An independent candidate shall submit his or her application for candidacy no later than one hundred and forty (140) days prior to the election and it shall contain: the name and surname, address, national identification number, date and signature of the independent candidate.
The Election Commission of Bosnia and Herzegovina shall certify the application of an independent candidate for participation in the elections if the application meets the requirements as established by this law.
The Election Commission of Bosnia and Herzegovina shall examine within two (2) days whether the application was submitted in accordance with this law and certify, reject or request the candidate to correct his or her application.
If the Election Commission of Bosnia and Herzegovina identifies incorrect or incomplete information, it shall notify the applicant thereof, who shall be bound to correct the information within two (2) days. Upon the expiration of this deadline, the Election Commission of Bosnia and Herzegovina shall decide whether or not to certify or reject the application for participation in the elections.
If the Election Commission of Bosnia and Herzegovina rejects the application, the applicant shall have the right to request the Election Commission of Bosnia and Herzegovina to reconsider the decision within two (2) days. The Election Commission of Bosnia and Herzegovina shall make a decision within three (3) days.
An independent candidate may not at the same time stand for office as an independent candidate in more than one electoral unit or run for office on a political party, list of independent candidates or coalition’s candidates list.
An independent candidate may not withdraw his or her candidacy before the certification of the election results.
