Council Decision 2011/312/CFSP of 26 May 2011 amending and extending Joint Action 2005/889/CFSP on establishing a European Union Border Assistance Mission for the Rafah Crossing Point (EU BAM Rafah)

‘1 The PSC shall exercise, under the responsibility of the Council and the HR, political control and strategic direction of the mission. The Council hereby authorises the PSC to take the relevant decisions for this purpose in accordance with Article 38 of the Treaty. This authorisation shall include the powers to appoint a Head of Mission, upon a proposal from the HR, and to amend the OPLAN. It shall also include powers to take subsequent decisions regarding the appointment of the Head of Mission. The powers of decision with respect to the objectives and termination of the mission shall remain vested in the Council.’.

‘1 The financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure related to the mission for the period from 25 May 2011 to 31 December 2011 shall be EUR 1400000.’.

This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption. It shall apply from 25 May 2011.