ANNEX 2
Agreement on Inter-Entity Boundary Line and Related Issues (With
Appendix)
The Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Federation of Bosnia and
Herzegovina and the Republika Srpska (the "Parties") have agreed as
follows:
Article I: Inter-Entity Boundary Line
The boundary between the Federation of Bosnia and
Herzegovina and the Republika Srpska (the "Inter-Entity Boundary Line") shall be
as delineated on the map at the Appendix.
Article II: Adjustment by the Parties
The Parties may adjust the Inter-Entity Boundary
Line only by mutual consent. During the period in which the multinational
military Implementation Force ("IFOR") is deployed pursuant to Annex 1-A to the General Framework
Agreement, the Parties shall consult with the IFOR Commander prior to making any
agreed adjustment and shall provide notification of such adjustment to the IFOR
Commander.
Article III: Rivers
- Where the Inter-Entity Boundary Line follows a river, the line shall
follow natural changes (accretion or erosion) in the course of the river
unless otherwise agreed. Artificial changes in the course of the river shall
not affect the location of the Inter-Entity Boundary Line unless otherwise
agreed. No artificial changes may be made except by agreement among the
Parties.
- In the event of sudden natural changes in the course of the river
(avulsion or cutting of new bed), the line shall be determined by mutual
agreement of the Parties. If such event occurs during the period in which the
IFOR is deployed, any such determination shall be subject to the approval of
the IFOR Commander.
Article IV: Delineation and Marking
- The line on the 1:50,000 scale map to be provided for the Appendix
delineating the Inter-Entity Boundary Line, and the lines on the 1:50,000
scale map to be provided for Appendix A to Annex 1-A delineating the
Inter-Entity Zone of Separation and the Agreed Cease-Fire Line and its Zone of
Separation, which are accepted by the Parties as controlling and definitive,
are accurate to within approximately 50 meters. During the period in which the
IFOR is deployed, the IFOR Commander shall have the right to determine, after
consultation with the Parties, the exact delineation of such Lines and Zones,
provided that with respect to Sarajevo the IFOR Commander shall have the right
to adjust the Zone of Separation as necessary.
- The Lines and Zones described above may be marked by representatives of
the Parties in coordination with and under the supervision of the IFOR. Final
authority for placement of such markers shall rest with the IFOR. These Lines
and Zones are defined by the maps and documents agreed to by the Parties and
not by the physical location of markers.
- Following entry into force of this Agreement, the Parties shall form a
joint commission, comprised of an equal number of representatives from each
Party, to prepare an agreed technical document containing a precise
description of the Inter-Entity Boundary Line. Any such document prepared
during the period in which the IFOR is deployed shall be subject to the
approval of the IFOR Commander.
Article V: Arbitration for the Brcko Area
- The Parties agree to binding arbitration of the disputed portion of the
Inter-Entity Boundary Line in the Brcko area indicated on the map attached at
the Appendix.
- No later than six months after the entry into force of this Agreement, the
Federation shall appoint one arbitrator, and the Republika Srpska shall
appoint one arbitrator. A third arbitrator shall be selected by agreement of
the Parties' appointees within thirty days thereafter. If they do not agree,
the third arbitrator shall be appointed by the President of the International
Court of Justice. The third arbitrator shall serve as presiding officer of the
arbitral tribunal.
- Unless otherwise agreed by the Parties, the proceedings shall be conducted
in accordance with the UNCITRAL rules. The arbitrators shall apply relevant
legal and equitable principles.
- Unless otherwise agreed, the area indicated in paragraph 1 above shall
continue to be administered as currently.
- The arbitrators shall issue their decision no later than one year from the
entry into force of this Agreement. The decision shall be final and binding,
and the Parties shall implement it without delay.
Article VI: Transition
In those areas transferring from one Entity to the
other in accordance with the demarcation described herein, there shall be a
transitional period to provide for the orderly transfer of authority. The
transition shall be completed forty-five (45) days after the Transfer of
Authority from the UNPROFOR Commander to the IFOR Commander, as described in Annex 1-A.
Article VII: Status of Appendix
The Appendix shall constitute an integral part of
this Agreement.
Article VIII: Entry into Force
This Agreement shall enter into force upon signature.
For the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina
For the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina
For the Republika Srpska
Endorsed:
For the Republic of Croatia
Endorsed:
For the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia
Appendix to Annex 2
The Appendix to Annex 2 consists of this document
together with
- a 1:600,000 scale UNPROFOR road map consisting of one map sheet, attached
hereto; and
- a 1:50,000 scale Topographic Line Map, to be provided as described
below.
On the basis of the attached 1:600,000 scale map, the Parties request that
the United States Department of Defense provide a 1:50,000 scale Topographic
Line Map, consisting of as many map sheets as necessary, in order to provide a
more precise delineation of the Inter-Entity Boundary Line. Such map shall be
incorporated as an integral part of this Appendix, and the Parties agree to
accept such map as controlling and definitive for all purposes.
For the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina
For the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina
For the Republika Srpska
Endorsed:
For the Republic of Croatia
Endorsed:
For the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia
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