Political and Security Committee Decision EULEX/2/2008 of 22 April 2008 on the establishment of the Committee of Contributors for the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo (EULEX KOSOVO)

A Committee of Contributors for EULEX KOSOVO (CoC) is hereby established.

1 The CoC may express views which will be taken into account by the PSC which exercises the political control and the strategic direction of EULEX KOSOVO.

2 The terms of reference of the CoC are laid down in the document entitled ‘Consultations and modalities for the contribution of non-EU States to EU civilian crisis management operations’.

1 All EU Member States are entitled to be present at the CoC discussions but only contributing States will take part in the day-to-day management of EULEX KOSOVO. Representatives of the third States participating in EULEX KOSOVO may attend CoC meetings. A representative of the European Commission may also attend CoC meetings.

2 The CoC will receive regular information from the Head of Mission.

For EULEX KOSOVO, in conformity with ‘Consultations and modalities for the contribution of non-EU States to EU civilian crisis management operations’, the CoC will be chaired by a representative of the Secretary-General/High Representative, in close consultation with the Presidency.

1 The CoC shall be convened by the Chair on a regular basis. Where circumstances require, emergency meetings may be convened on the Chair’s initiative, or at the request of a representative of a participating State.

2 The Chair shall circulate in advance a provisional agenda and documents relating to the meeting. The Chair shall be responsible for conveying the outcome of the CoC’s discussions to the PSC.

1 The Council Security Regulations shall apply to the meetings and proceedings of the CoC. In particular, representatives in the CoC shall possess adequate security clearance.

2 The deliberations of the CoC shall be covered by the obligation of professional secrecy.

This Decision shall take effect on the day of its adoption.