Leko said that 34 candidates had applied for 17 positions in the SDP Presidency.
The committee adopted proposed amendments to the Statute, increasing the number of Presidency members to 18 (17 members plus president) and the number of party vice-presidents to four, and strengthening the role of the Presidency.
Responding to questions from the press, Leko confirmed that he had applied for the position of a Presidency member.