THE POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE,
Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular the third paragraph of Article 38 thereof,
Having regard to Joint Action 2005/797/CFSP of 14 November 2005 on the European Union Police Mission for the Palestinian Territories(1) (EUPOL COPPS), and in particular Article 11(1) thereof,
Whereas:
(1) Under Article 11(1) of Joint Action 2005/797/CFSP, the Political and Security Committee is authorised, in accordance with Article 38 of the Treaty, to take the relevant decisions for the purpose of exercising the political control and strategic direction of the EUPOL COPPS mission, including in particular the decision to appoint a Head of Mission.
(2) The High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy has proposed the appointment of Mr Henrik MALMQUIST as Head of the EUPOL COPPS mission,
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION: