Under the responsibility of the Council and of the HR, the PSC shall exercise the political control and strategic direction of EUFOR RCA. The Council hereby authorises the PSC to take the relevant decisions in accordance with Article 38 of the TEU. This authorisation shall include the powers to amend the planning documents, including the Operations Plan, the Chain of Command and the Rules of Engagement. It shall also include the powers to take decisions on the appointment of the EU Operation Commander and the EU Force Commander. The powers of decision with respect to the objectives and termination of the EU military operation shall remain vested in the Council.

The PSC shall report to the Council at regular intervals.

The chairman of the EU Military Committee (EUMC) shall, at regular intervals, report to the PSC on the conduct of EUFOR RCA. The PSC may invite the EU Operation Commander or the EU Force Commander to its meetings, as appropriate.

The PSC shall assess the progress of EUFOR RCA three months after the launch of the Operation, on the basis of a written report.