SWEDISH JUDGE APPOINTED HEAD OF INDEPENDENT BH MEDIA COMMISSION

( Editorial: --> 0846 ) SARAJEVO, June 12 (Hina) - The international High Representative in Bosnia-Herzegovina, Carlos Westendorp, has decided to appointed members of an Independent Media Commission in Bosnia, the Office of the High Representative said in a statement sent to Hina Friday. Judge Krister Thelin, a former Swedish assistant justice minister, was appointed the Commission's chief director. Thelin will take up his office on July 1. The appointment of other members of the Commission is underway, the statement said. The purpose of the Commission is to promote media pluralism and issue permits for the broadcasting of radio and television programmes throughout the country. The Commission will also adopt special media rules which will be in effect by the beginning of the election campaign. Westendorp has also decided on a moratorium for the issuing of new frequencies for radio and television broadcasting until the Commission adopts regulations for this sector. (hina) rml /mbr 121939 MET jun 98