Stable and state subsidized party membership in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Abstract

The political system of post-Dayton Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) is rather complex and decentralized, and it consists of bicameral parliaments, established on the national level and in both entities, a collective executive body on the national level, governments in both BH entities, and an additional 10 governments and unicameral parliaments in 10 cantons. The chapter examines the research within the theoretical framework of party institutionalization and evolution of membership organizations. It focuses on definitions and understandings of party membership schemata, both within the legal framework and party statutes. The chapter explores the links between party membership and legal regulations related to the party registration and financing. It describes the evolution of the quality of party finance system, and focuses on relevant regulations on keeping membership records, membership fees, and also issuing the receipts for donations. Finally, the chapter deals with the links between party membership and legal regulations related to the party registration and financing.