2013/696/CFSP: Political and Security Committee Decision EUTM Mali/2/2013 of 12 November 2013 on the establishment of the Committee of Contributors for the European Union military mission to contribute to the training of the Malian Armed Forces (EUTM Mali)
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Establishment and terms of reference
A Committee of Contributors (CoC) for the European Union military mission to contribute to the training of the Malian Armed Forces (EUTM Mali) is hereby established. Its terms of reference are laid down in the European Council Conclusions of Nice of 7, 8 and 9 December 2000 and those of Brussels of 24 and 25 October 2002.
Composition
1. The CoC members shall be the following: — representatives of all Member States, — representatives of third States participating in EUTM Mali and providing significant contributions. 2. A representative of the Commission may also attend the CoC meetings.
Information from the EU Mission Commander
The CoC shall receive information from the EU Mission Commander.
Chair
The CoC shall be chaired by the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, or by his or her representative, in close consultation with the Chairman of the European Union Military Committee, or with his or her representative.
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 Chair shall be responsible for conveying the outcome of the CoC's discussions to the PSC.
Confidentiality
1. In accordance with Council Decision 2013/488/EU of 23 September 2013 ( 2 ) , the Council's security rules 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, except insofar as the CoC unanimously decides otherwise.
Entry into force
This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.
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