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14.9.2012 Official
Journal
of
the
European
Union L
249/13
DECISIONS
COUNCIL DECISION 2012/503/CFSP
of 13 September 2012
amending Decision 2010/452/CFSP on the European Union Monitoring Mission in Georgia, EUMM
Georgia
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
the security principles and minimum standards established
by Council Decision 2011/292/EU of 31 March 2011
on the security rules for protecting EU classified
Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in
information (*).
particular Articles 28, 42(4) and 43(2) thereof,
___________
Having regard to the proposal from the High Representative of
(*) OJ L 141, 27.5.2011, p. 17.’;
the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy,
Whereas:
(2) Article 12 is replaced by the following:
(1) On
12
August
2010,
the
Council
adopted
Decision
‘Article 12
2010/452/CFSP ( 1 ) which continued the European
Union Monitoring Mission in Georgia (‘EUMM Georgia’
Security
or ‘the Mission’) established on 15 September 2008. That
1. The
Civilian
Operation
Commander
shall
direct
the
Decision expires on 14 September 2012.
Head of Mission’s planning of security measures and
ensure their proper and effective implementation for
(2) On
15
May
2012,
the
Political
and
Security
Committee
EUMM Georgia in accordance with Articles 5 and 9.
(PSC) endorsed recommendations on the review at
strategic level of the future of EUMM Georgia.
2. The
Head
of
Mission
shall
be
responsible
for
the
security of the Mission and for ensuring compliance with
minimum security requirements applicable to the Mission,
(3) EUMM
Georgia
should
be
extended
for
a
further
period
of 12 months on the basis of its current mandate.
in line with the policy of the Union on the security of

personnel deployed outside the Union in an operational
capacity under Title V of the Treaty, and its supporting
(4) The
Mission
will
be
conducted
in
the
context
of
a
instruments.
situation which may deteriorate and could impede the
achievement of the objectives of the Union’s external
3. The
Head
of
Mission
shall
be
assisted
by
a
Senior
action as set out in Article 21 of the Treaty.
Mission Security Officer (SMSO), who shall report to the
Head of Mission and also maintain a close functional rela
(5) Decision
2010/452/CFSP
should
therefore
be
amended
tionship with the European External Action Service (EEAS).
accordingly,
4. EUMM
Georgia
staff
shall
undergo
mandatory
security
training before taking up their duties, in accordance with
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
the OPLAN. They shall also receive regular in-theatre
refresher training organised by the SMSO.
Article 1
Decision 2010/452/CFSP is hereby amended as follows:
5. The Head of Mission shall ensure the protection of EU
classified information in accordance with Decision
2011/292/EU.’;
(1) Article 7(3) is replaced by the following:
(3) in Article 14(1), the following subparagraph is added:
‘3. All
staff
shall
abide
by
the
Mission-specific
minimum
security operating standards and the Mission security plan
supporting the Union’s field security policy. As regards the
‘The financial reference amount intended to cover the
protection of EU classified information with which staff are
expenditure related to the Mission between 15 September
entrusted in the course of their duties, all staff shall respect
2012 and 14 September 2013 shall be EUR 20 900 000.’;
( 1 ) OJ L 213, 13.8.2010, p. 43.
(4) Article 16 is replaced by the following:

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‘Article 16
5. The
HR
may
delegate
the
powers
referred
to
in
para
graphs 1 to 4, as well as the ability to conclude the
Release of classified information
arrangements referred to in paragraphs 2 and 3, to
1. The
HR
shall
be
authorised
to
release
to
the
third
persons placed under his/her authority, to the Civilian Oper
States associated with this Decision, as appropriate and in
ations Commander and/or to the Head of Mission.
accordance with the needs of the Mission, EU classified
information and documents up to ‘CONFIDENTIEL UE/EU
___________
CONFIDENTIAL’ level generated for the purposes of the
(*) Council Decision 2009/937/EU of 1 December 2009
Mission, in accordance with Decision 2011/292/EU.
adopting the Council’s Rules of Procedure (OJ L 325,
11.12.2009, p. 35).’;
2. The
HR
shall
also
be
authorised
to
release
to
the
UN
and the OSCE, in accordance with the operational needs of
(5) Article 17 is replaced by the following:
the Mission, EU classified information and documents up to
‘RESTREINT UE/EU RESTRICTED’ level which are generated
‘Article 17
for the purposes of the Mission, in accordance with
Review of the Mission
Decision 2011/292/EU. Arrangements between the HR
and the competent authorities of the UN and the OSCE
A Mission review shall be presented to the PSC every six
shall be drawn up for this purpose.
months, on the basis of a report by the Head of Mission
and the EEAS.’;
3. In the event of a specific and immediate operational
(6) in Article 18, the second paragraph is replaced by the
need, the HR shall also be authorised to release to the host
following:
State any EU classified information and documents up to
‘RESTREINT UE/EU RESTRICTED’ level which are generated
‘It shall expire on 14 September 2013.’.
for the purposes of the Mission, in accordance with
Article 2
Decision 2011/292/EU. Arrangements between the HR
and the competent authorities of the host State shall be
This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.
drawn up for this purpose.
4. The
HR
shall
be
authorised
to
release
to
the
third Done at Brussels, 13 September 2012.
States associated with this Decision any EU non-classified
documents connected with the deliberations of the Council
For the Council
relating to the Mission and covered by the obligation of
professional secrecy pursuant to Article 6(1) of the
The President
Council’s Rules of Procedure (*).
A. D. MAVROYIANNIS

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