Political control and strategic direction
Article 8
1. The PSC shall exercise, under the responsibility of the Council and of the High Representative, political control and strategic direction of EUPM Moldova. The Council hereby authorises the PSC to take the relevant decisions for that purpose in accordance with the third paragraph of Article 38 TEU. That authorisation shall include the powers to appoint a Head of Mission, upon a proposal from the High Representative, and to amend the Operation Plan (OPLAN). The powers of decision with respect to the objectives and termination of EUPM Moldova shall remain vested in the Council. The decisions of the PSC regarding the appointment of the Head of Mission shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union . 2. The PSC shall report to the Council at regular intervals. 3. The PSC shall receive, on a regular basis and as required, reports by the Civilian Operation Commander and the Head of Mission on issues within their areas of responsibility.