(1) In the period starting 15 days as of the entry into force of Law on Amendments to the Election Law until 45 days prior to holding 2024 Local Elections, the Central Election Commission of BiH shall make its best efforts to implement its duties concerning the selection and appointment, registration, training, certification and evaluation of the presidents and deputy presidents of the Polling Station Committees in accordance with the Law.

(2) The Central Election Commission of Bosnia and Herzegovina shall adopt regulations within theperiod of 15 days from the entry into force of this Law which shall determine criteria and the procedure of appointment of the presidents and deputy presidents of the Polling Station Committees in accordance with paragraph (1) of this Article.

(3) Following the expiry of the deadline referred to in Paragraph (1) of this Article, should some of the positions of presidents and deputy presidents of the Polling Station Committees remain unfilled, such positions shall exceptionally be appointed pursuantto the procedure provided for under Article 2.19, paragraph (5) through (16) of this Law.

(4) The Central Election Commission of Bosnia and Herzegovina shall adopt temporary regulations applicable exclusively for the 2024 Local Elections which shall determine criteria and the procedure of appointment of the presidents and deputy presidents of the Polling Station Committees in accordance with Paragraph (3) of this Article.