Article 1
Establishment A Committee of Contributors for the European Union military operation in the Democratic Republic of Congo (hereafter called the CoC) is hereby established.
2003/529/CFSP: Political and Security Committee Decision DRC 2/2003 of 11 July 2003 on the setting up of the Committee of Contributors for the European Union military operation in the Democratic Republic of Congo
2003/529/CFSP: Political and Security Committee Decision DRC 2/2003 of 11 July 2003 on the setting up of the Committee of Contributors for the European Union military operation in the Democratic Republic of Congo
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Article 2
Functions The terms of reference of the CoC are laid down in the European Council Conclusions of Nice (7, 8 and 9 December 2000) and Brussels (24 to 25 October 2002).
Article 3
Composition 1. The CoC members shall be as follows: - Representatives of all EU Member States, - Representatives of the third States participating in the operation and providing significant military contributions, referred to in the Annex. 2. The Director General of the European Union Military Staff and the Operation Commander are also entitled to attend or to be represented at the CoC meetings.
Article 4
Chair In conformity with the Nice conclusions and without prejudice to the prerogatives of the Presidency, the CoC for this operation will be chaired by the Secretary General/High Representative or his representative in close consultation with the Presidency, assisted by the Chairman of the European Union Military Committee or representative.
Article 5
Meetings 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 member. 2. The Chair shall circulate in advance a provisional agenda and documents relating to the meeting. The proceedings shall be circulated after each meeting. 3. Representatives of the Commission and other persons may be invited for relevant parts of the discussion, as appropriate.
Article 6
Procedure 1. Except as provided in paragraph 3 and without prejudice to the competencies of the Political and Security Committee and the responsibilities of the Operation Commander, - unanimity of the representatives of States contributing to the operation shall apply when the CoC takes decisions on day-to-day management of the operation, - unanimity of the CoC members shall apply when the CoC makes recommendations on possible adjustments to operational planning, including possible adjustment to objectives. The abstention of a member shall not preclude unanimity. 2. The Chair shall establish that the majority of the representatives of States entitled to take part in the deliberations is present. 3. All procedural questions shall be settled by the simple majority of the members present at the meeting. 4. Denmark shall not take part in any decision of the Committee.
Article 7
Confidentiality 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 clearances. 2. The deliberations of the CoC shall be covered by the obligation of professional secrecy, except insofar the CoC unanimously decides otherwise.
Article 8
Entry into force This Decision shall enter into force on the day of its adoption. Done at Brussels, 11 July 2003. For the Political and Security Committee The President M. Melani (1) OJ L 143, 11.6.2003, p. 50.
Supplementary provisions
ANNEXSupplementary provisions
LIST OF THIRD STATES REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE 3 - Brazil - Canada - South Africa.
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