Article 10 Political control and strategic direction
United Kingdom
The PSC shall exercise, under the responsibility of the Council and the HR, political control and strategic direction of EUPM. The Council hereby authorises the PSC to take the relevant decisions in accordance with the third paragraph of Article 38 of the Treaty. This authorisation shall include the powers to appoint a Head of Mission, upon a proposal of the HR, and to amend the CONOPS and the OPLAN. The powers of decision with respect to the objectives and termination of EUPM shall remain vested in the Council.
The PSC shall report to the Council at regular intervals.
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.