Under the so-called "Bonn Powers" delegated as part of the Dayton Peace Agreement, the High Representative has broad powers to impose legislation and sack public officials.
Conform aşa-numitelor "Puteri Bonn" conferite de Acordul de Pace de la Dayton, Înaltul Reprezentant are puteri ample de a impune legi şi de a demite oficiali publici.