ANTE JELAVIC ELECTED NEW PRESIDENT OF HDZ BH

( Editorial: --> 4462 ) MOSTAR, May 17 (Hina) - Ante Jelavic was elected president of the Croatian Democratic Union of Bosnia-Herzegovina (HDZ BH) at the party's fifth convention, held in the southern Bosnian town of Mostar Saturday. According to the 452-member electoral committee, Jelavic received 334 votes. He was the only presidential candidate after Bozo Ljubic withdrew his candidacy. There were 118 invalid ballots. A total of 576 delegates had the right to vote. At yesterday's session, the HDZ BH also elected a central committee, which includes 75 members, and passed a programme declaration. The convention continues today, when five vice presidents and members of the new party presidency are expected to be elected. (hina) ha 171141 MET may 98