Brčko Supervision – Press and Public Information
02/24/2021
March will show if the District Authorities’ commitment to change is genuine
Over the past couple of weeks, the Supervisor met with the District leadership and heads of caucuses and representatives of minorities in the Assembly. In the meetings, the officials expressed their intention to pursue immediately a reform-oriented mandate.
02/05/2021
Brčko: Shared budget sacrifice today means shared prosperity post-pandemic
The Brčko District Supervisor, Michael Scanlan, welcomes the discussion among the political leadership and deputies of the Assembly on imposing a moratorium on new employment in the public sector until a more transparent hiring process is developed.
01/26/2021
Reform in Brčko is about actions not words
The authorities in Brčko have an opportunity to decisively break with practices of the past and move the District towards a prosperous future with good governance, good infrastructure, and good private-sector jobs.
12/23/2020
Brčko District has a chance for a new start if it acts now
The Principal Deputy High Representative and Brčko District Supervisor, Michael Scanlan, attended the 23 December inaugural session of the Brčko District Assembly.
12/18/2020
Government formation this year is necessary to ensure continued reforms in Brčko
Brčko District is on the brink of rebranding itself as an engine of reform in BiH, and with that it will bring to the citizens of the District the quality of life and economic opportunities they deserve, the Principal Deputy High Representative and Brčko District Supervisor, Michael Scanlan, stated.
11/16/2020
Voting is done; certification is next, while work on reforms continues
Principal Deputy High Representative and Brčko District Supervisor, Michael Scanlan, commended today the District Election Commission, polling stations members, and the people of Brčko District for the smooth and safe conduct of Sunday elections, particularly having in mind the challenging circumstances caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
11/06/2020
Your vote can drive the reforms Brčko District needs
Principal Deputy High Representative and Brčko District Supervisor Michael Scanlan urges voters in the District to vote on November 15. “Your vote can ensure that Brčko is a fair and prosperous community for everyone. For this to happen, your vote should be for those who you believe will bring much-needed budget transparency, good governance reform [...]
10/29/2020
Responsible behaviour will ensure safety and positive reforms in Brčko
The recent surge in COVID-19 cases serves as a stark reminder to all of the importance of strict adherence to epidemiological safety measures; it is the best way to ensure the public’s health and to mitigate COVID-19’s negative effect on the economy, the Principal Deputy High Representative and Brčko District Supervisor Michael Scanlan stated today [...]
10/15/2020
Ensuring the Integrity of Elections in Brčko is Everyone’s Job
Principal Deputy High Representative and Brčko District Supervisor Michael Scanlan commended Brčko Chief of Police Goran Pisić and District Chief Prosecutor Zekerija Mujkanović for their respective institutions’ efforts to identify and prosecute attempts of election fraud
10/14/2020
Brčko Supervisor applauds progress on the road to reform in the District
Principal Deputy High Representative and Brčko District Supervisor Michael Scanlan applauded the adoption today of the Law on Associations and Foundations and the Law on the Rights of National Minorities in Brčko District.