Political control and strategic direction
Article 3
1. The PSC shall exercise, 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 control and strategic direction of EUSM Lebanon. The Council hereby authorises the PSC to take the relevant decisions for this purpose 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 EUSM Lebanon and the Mission Plan and rules of engagement for the military pillar EUSM Lebanon, 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 pillars. Powers of decision with respect to the objectives and termination of EUSM Lebanon shall remain vested in the Council. The decisions of the PSC regarding the appointment of the heads of the civilian and the military pillars 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, reports from the chairman of the EU Military Committee (EUMC) regarding the activities of the military pillar of EUSM Lebanon. The PSC shall receive, on a regular basis and as required, reports by the Civilian Operation Commander regarding the activities of the civilian pillar of EUSM Lebanon. The PSC may invite the Civilian Operation Commander and the Military Commander to its meetings, as appropriate.