# Council Decision 2010/330/CFSP of 14 June 2010 on the European Union Integrated Rule of Law Mission for Iraq, EUJUST LEX-IRAQ, Article 9: Political control and strategic direction

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

1. The PSC shall exercise, under the responsibility of the Council and of the HR, political control and strategic direction of the Mission. The Council hereby authorises the PSC to take the relevant decisions for this purpose in accordance with the third paragraph of Article 38 of the Treaty on European Union.
2. This authorisation shall include the powers to amend the CONOPS and the OPLAN. It shall also include powers to take decisions regarding the appointment of the Head of Mission. The powers of decision with respect to the objectives and termination of the Mission shall remain vested in the Council.
3. The PSC shall report to the Council at regular intervals.
4. 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.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eudn/2010/330/article/9 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-decision-2010-330/article-9
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