1.The HR shall be authorised to release to the third States associated with this Decision, as appropriate and in accordance with the needs of EUCAP Sahel Niger, EU classified information up to ‘CONFIDENTIEL UE/EU CONFIDENTIAL’ level generated for the purposes of EUCAP Sahel Niger, in accordance with [F1Decision 2013/488/EU].
2.In the event of a specific and immediate operational need, the HR shall also be authorised to release to the host State any EU classified information up to ‘RESTREINT UE/EU RESTRICTED’ level which are generated for the purposes of EUCAP Sahel Niger, in accordance with [F1Decision 2013/488/EU]. Arrangements between the HR and the competent authorities of the host State shall be drawn up for this purpose.
3.The HR shall be authorised to release to the third States associated with this Decision any EU non-classified documents connected with the deliberations of the Council relating to EUCAP Sahel Niger and covered by the obligation of professional secrecy pursuant to Article 6(1) of the Council’s Rules of Procedure(1).
4.The HR may delegate the powers referred to in paragraphs 1 to 3, as well as the ability to conclude the arrangements referred to in paragraph 2 to persons placed under his/her authority, to the Civilian Operations Commander and/or to the Head of Mission.
Textual Amendments
Council Decision 2009/937/EU of 1 December 2009 adopting the Council’s Rules of Procedure (OJ L 325, 11.12.2009, p. 35).