Goran Salihović – Chief Prosecutor of the Prosecutor’s Office of BiH

Born on June 28, 1959 in Tuzla - Tuzla municipality.
Residing in Tuzla.

Formal education:

Grammar School in Lukavac
Graduated from the Faculty of Law of the University of Sarajevo in 1986.
Bar exam passed before the Ministry of Justice in Belgrade.

Work experience and professional skills:

-        Chief Prosecutor of the Prosecutor’s Office of BiH (appointed by the Decision of the HJPC dated December 12, 2012)
-        President of the Municipal Court in Sarajevo ( September 1, 2005 - 2013)
-        President of the Cantonal Minor Offense Court in Tuzla (2002 - 2005)
-        President of the Municipal Minor Offence Court in Tuzla. (1994 - 2002)
-        Judge of the High Minor Offense Court in Tuzla (1992 - 1994)
-        President of the Municipal Minor Offence Court in Lukavac (1991 - 1992)
-        Judge of the Municipal Minor Offense Court in Lukavac
-        Operational Analyst in the Internal Affairs Service Lukavac
-        More than 22 years of managerial experience (president of the court)
-        Vice President of the BiH Association of Judges;
-        Vice President of the Association of Judges of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina;
-        Steering Board Member of the Association of Judges of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina;
-        President of the Association of Mediators of Bosnia and Herzegovina;
-        President of the Association of Minor Offence Court Judges in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina;
-        Vice President of the Association of Trainers Network of Bosnia and Herzegovina;
-        President of the Municipal Election Commission in Tuzla during an 8 year period;
-        ELRA member for Bosnia and Herzegovina (European Land Registry Association);
-        Member of the BiH Justice Commission for structured dialogue at the High Judicial and Prosecutorial Council of Bosnia and Herzegovina;
-        Member of the Standing Commission of the High Judicial and Prosecutorial Council of Bosnia and Herzegovina (Issues related to utility cases), as of March 20, 2012;
-        Member of the High Judicial and Prosecutorial Council of Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Commission for implementation of the  CMS project;
-        Member of the legal council of the Association of Election Officials in Bosnia and Herzegovina;
-        Member of the Bar Examination Commission - Ministry of Justice of BiH - Commercial Law;
-        Chairman of the Commission for examination of Land Officers - Federal Ministry of Justice (as of September 8, 2006);
-        Member of the Working Group for Monitoring the case processing timeline in the courts and developing timelines for case processing in prosecutor's offices in BiH - USAID Justice Sector Development Project;
-        Consultant in the field of mediation for Macedonia, Serbia and Montenegro hired by the World Bank and SEED;
-        Member of the Working Group tasked with defining the problems in the process of business registration and drafting of proposed amendments to the relevant laws as of September 6, 2010, Ministry of Justice;
-        Member of the Commission for selection of civil servants within the Secretariat of the High Judicial and Prosecutorial Council of Bosnia and Herzegovina - BiH Civil Service Agency (as of September 5, 2006);
-        Member of the Committee of Humanism, Human Rights and Order as proposed by Ms. Elisabeth Rehn, President of the International League of Humanists (2008);
-        Member of the Commission for examination and appointment of mediators of Bosnia and Herzegovina;
-        Mediation trainer per training program of the Association of Mediators in Bosnia and Herzegovina;
-        Trainer of the Canadian Institute of Mediation;
-        Human Rights Trainer for judges and prosecutors of Bosnia and Herzegovina;
-        Trainer of the FBH JPTC (management and governance, mediation, human rights);
-        Consultant for minor offense reform at the High Judicial and Prosecutorial Council of Bosnia and Herzegovina;

Performance evaluation:

-        President of the Municipal Court in Sarajevo as of September.1, 2005 evaluated with the score of 5 (five) from 2003 to 2011.
-        Quota achieved in 2010 - 2228.97%
-        Quota achieved in 2011 - 988.62%

Participation in adoption of the following laws:
-        Law on Foreign Trade Policy of Bosnia and Herzegovina
-        Election Law of Bosnia and Herzegovina
-        Law on Mediation Procedure of Bosnia and Herzegovina
-        Law on Transfer of Mediation Services to the Association of Mediators of BiH,
-        Law on Minor Offences of Bosnia and Herzegovina
-        Law on Amendments to the Criminal Code of FBiH
-        Law on Amendments to the Law on Execution of Criminal Sanctions of the FBiH
-        Law on Minor Offenses of the Federation BiH
-        Law on Execution of Sanctions in Tuzla Canton
-        Law on Minor Offences of Tuzla Canton
-        Law on Examination of Minor Offense Court Judges in Tuzla Canton.

Author of the following editions:

-        Commentary to the Law on Minor Offenses with the Law on Courts and the Law on Basis of Road Traffic Safety in BiH Fineks, Sarajevo, 2006.

-        Commentary to the Law on Minor Offences Fineks, Sarajevo, 2004;

-        Collection of regulations on minor offenses, Fineks, Sarajevo, 1998;

-        Commentary to the Law on Minor Offenses violating the Federation Regulations - Saga, Tuzla, 1997;

-        Manual for the practical application of the Law on Minor Offenses, Saga, Tuzla, 1995;

Reviewer for the following editions:

-        The Criminal Codes of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Republika Srpska and Brčko District, Fineks, 2010.;

-        Criminal Procedure Codes of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Republika Srpska, Fineks, 2009;

-        Lawyer’s Profession in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Fineks, 2008;

-        Out of Court Procedure and Notaries, Fineks, 2007;

-        Collection of court decisions in criminal justice matters, Pr. štampa, 2007;

-        Collection of Regulations on Employment of Civil Servants and Employees in the Civil Service and Judiciary in the Federation of Bosnia And Herzegovina, with Expert Commentary and Explanations, Independent Union of Civil Servants and Employees in the Civil Service, Judiciary and Public Institutions in Federation BiH, 2006. 

Participation in the educations / trainings:

-        Awarded Certificate for participation in the international symposium on "Combating Violence against Women in the Context of Effective Implementation of Human Rights Standards” organized by the Justice Academy Of Turkey Human Rights Center, 2012.

-        Awarded Certificate for participation in the "Asset Forfeiture" seminar organized by the U.S. Embassy in Bosnia, U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Overseas Prosecutorial Development, Assistance and Training - OPDAT, 2011.

-        Awarded Certificate of appreciation for outstanding contribution to the project "Engagement of Civil Society in Monitoring the Implementation of the Justice Sector Reform Strategy in Bosnia and Herzegovina", by the Association for Democratic Initiatives, 2011.

-        Awarded Certificate of Appreciation of the Notary Chamber of the Federation BiH, 2009

-        Awarded Certificate of Appreciation for participating in the seminar of the Association of Registrars of Property, Commercial and Personal Property in Spain/Colegio de Registradores de la Propiedad, Mercantiles y Bienes Muebles de Espana, Madrid, 2008.

-        Awarded Certificate for successful completion of a seminar on "Extradition and Mutual Legal Assistance" organized by the U.S. Embassy in Bosnia and Herzegovina, U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Overseas Prosecutorial Development, Assistance and Training - OPDAT, 2008.

-        Awarded Certificate for successful participation in the Seventh International Seminar "Corporate governance - News in international standards, legislation and practice in BiH”, Revicon 2007.

-        Awarded Certificate of Appreciation from the Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution, World Bank (IFC), 2007.

-        Awarded Certificate for participation in the work of the Legal Clinic on Law on Obligations (Contracts and Torts) in 2006 – 2007, by the Faculty of Law of the University of Sarajevo and the Open Society Fund BiH, 2007.

-        Awarded Certificate for participation in training on "Implementation of the new law on minor offenses in judicial practice", UNDP, JPTC FBiH and JPTC RS

-        Awarded Certificate of Appreciation for participating in a study visit of the Federation BiH JPTC to the Council of Europe - Strasbourg, by the Federation BiH JPTC, 2006. .

-        Awarded Certificate for successful completion of the seminar "Application of the Criminal Procedure Code," by the U.S. Embassy in Bosnia and Herzegovina, U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Overseas Prosecutorial Development, Assistance and Training - OPDAT, 2005.

Hired by the OHR as a legal expert to participate in the drafting of the State Law on Minor Offences in BiH; he was engaged by the Federation BiH Ministry of Justice to participate in the drafting of the Federation BiH Law on Minor Offenses (received positive expert opinion of the Council of Europe in Strasbourg, positive opinion of JESSAP, ABA/CEELI and Independent Judicial Commission); participates in the drafting of bylaws for the Election Commission of Bosnia and Herzegovina and harmonization of entity laws on minor offenses with the relevant provisions of the State Criminal Procedure Code and the Criminal Code; hired by  ABA/CEELI and Association of Mediators to serve as a member of the working group tasked with drafting the Law on Mediation, Law on Mediators and Standards for Mediators in BiH; Participates in drafting of all bylaws in the mediation area; participant at the Regional Conference: "Strengthening Magistrates Associations in South East Europe – Managerial Development, Participation in Decision-Making and Cooperation", Bucharest, Romania, 2011; participant at the Multi-Country seminar on judicial reforms in the criminal law area organized by TAIEX - European Commission, 2011; served as expert of the World Bank for the implementation of the Project for Land Registry Administration in the Federation BiH Ministry of Justice; listed as an expert in the Commission for selection of civil servants, appointed by the Civil Service Agency of Bosnia and Herzegovina (2012); serves as a judge in criminal, minor offense and civil cases.

Acknowledgments:

-        International League of Humanists, President Dr. Elisabeth Rehn, has awarded a Golden Plaque with the Badge to Mr. Goran Salihović, president of the Municipal Court in Sarajevo for achievements related to organization and efficiency in the work of the court, 2009;

-        Charter of Gratitude was awarded by the International League of Humanists president Dr. Elisabeth Rehn, for the organization and excellent human resource management in the Municipal Court in Sarajevo and the willingness to implement new ideas and  technologies in daily work, 2009;

-        Special certificate from the World Bank was awarded to the Municipal Court in Sarajevo headed by Mr. Goran Salihović as well as a special acknowledgment to the effect of confirming that this Court has achieved the status of a MODEL COURT through full implementation of standards of performance.

-        National Center for State Courts (NSCC) and USAID funded Fostering an Investment and Lender-Friendly. Environment (FILE) Project awarded a certificate of appreciation to the Municipal Court in Sarajevo, in recognition of enormous effort, dedication and outstanding achievement of the entire staff of the court, headed by Goran Salihović invested in FILE project and improvement of the judicial system in BiH, presented by Jennifer Anderson Lewis - USAID FILE.

-        Certificate of Appreciation was awarded to Goran Salihović by the Public Institution JPTC FBH at the seminar "Application of the new law on minor offenses in judicial practice as a stimulus for the successful operation";

-        The Council of Europe has awarded a certificate to Goran Salihović for his participation in a training seminar on the European Convention on Human Rights in 2010;

-        Certificate of Appreciation of the JPTC FBH was awarded to Goran Salihović for special contribution in training of judges and prosecutors in BiH.

-        USAID funded - Justice Sector Development Project awarded a Certificate of Appreciation to Goran Salihović, a change management team member, for his continuous and valuable contribution in implementation of reforms in the field of judicial administration, Neum, June 2007.

-        A Letter of Appreciation for achievements and successfully implemented reforms at the Municipal Court in Sarajevo was sent to Goran Salihović by Timothy Bates in 2011;

-        A Letter of Appreciation was received from Ted Hill, Head of the Judicial Reform Project in BiH, BiH-Canada, for the support and assistance in implementing the project, and the expertise that has contributed to faster realization and implementation of the Judicial Reform Project in Bosnia and Herzegovina, 2010;

-        Certificate of Appreciation was awarded by the High Representative Donald Hays for reforms undertaken on cases of law value in BiH, 2005;

-        Certificate of Appreciation was awarded by the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Spain Jose Maria Castroviejo y Bolibar for demonstrated expertise which led to Bosnia and Herzegovina being listed as a candidate in The European Society of land registries, 2008;

-        USAID - awarded a certificate of recognition to Goran Salihović, president of the Municipal Court in Sarajevo, a change management team member, for his participation in the implementation of the standard of performance program in the period from 2008 to 2009, Neum April 2009;

-        Special Certificate was awarded by the World Bank's Doing Business Project 2012 to Goran Salihović in Sarajevo on October 2012.

          ---------   DECISION ON APPOINTMENT- OFFICIAL GAZETTE OF BIH NO. 1/13   ----------

Pursuant to Article 17, Paragraph 1, Subparagraph 2 of the Law on the High Judicial and Prosecutorial Council of Bosnia and Herzegovina ("Official Gazette of BiH", no. 25/04, 93/05, 48/07 and 15/08)  the High Judicial and Prosecutorial Council of Bosnia and Herzegovina has,  at its session held on December 12, 2012,  passed a

DECISION
ON  APPOINTMENT OF PROSECUTOR AND CHIEF PROSECUTOR TO
THE PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE OF BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA

I
Goran Salihović is appointed Prosecutor and the Chief Prosecutor of the Prosecutor's Office of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

II
While deciding on the appointment, the High Judicial and Prosecutorial Council of Bosnia and Herzegovina has taken into account the qualifications, knowledge and experience of the nominated candidate. The aforementioned candidate stood out, among other candidates that applied, with his previous professional accomplishments, the ability to perform the duties of a Prosecutor and Manager, the ability to analyze legal problems, his demonstrated independence, impartiality, integrity, diligence and responsibility in performance of duties as well as his communication skills and maturity in decision-making. The Council believes that this candidate fully meets the requirements for appointment as prescribed in Article 43 of the Law on High Judicial and Prosecutorial Council of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

III
The appointee shall commence official function on February 1, 2013.

IV
This decision shall enter into force on the date of its enactment.

V
The decision shall be published in the "Official Gazette of BiH" in accordance with Article 45 of Law on the High Judicial and Prosecutorial Council of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

No. 04-02-2093-326/2012                                                                                                              December 12, 2012.

President
Milorad Novković, sgd.