Political control and strategic direction
Article 3
1. Under the responsibility of the Council and of the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy (the ‘High Representative’), the Political and Security Committee (PSC) shall exercise the political control and strategic direction of the Initiative. The Council hereby authorises the PSC to take relevant decisions in accordance with Article 38 of the Treaty on European Union (TEU). That authorisation shall include powers to amend the planning documents, including the Operation Plan for the civilian pillar of the Initiative and the Mission Plan for the military pillar of the Initiative, and the chain of command. It shall also include powers to take decisions on the appointment of the heads of the civilian and the military command and support cells. Powers of decision with respect to the objectives and termination of the Initiative shall remain vested in the Council. 2. The PSC shall report to the Council at regular intervals. 3. The PSC shall receive, on a regular basis, reports from the chairman of the EU Military Committee (EUMC) regarding the activities of the military pillar of the Initiative. The PSC shall receive, on a regular basis and as required, reports from the Civilian Operation Commander regarding the activities of the civilian pillar of the Initiative. The PSC may invite the Civilian Operation Commander and the Military Commander to its meetings, as appropriate.