22008A1025(01)
Agreement between the European Union and the United States of America on the participation of the United States of America in the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo, EULEX KOSOVO
Official Journal L 282 , 25/10/2008 P. 0033 - 0036
Agreement
between the European Union and the United States of America on the participation of the United States of America in the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo, EULEX KOSOVO
THE EUROPEAN UNION (EU or EUROPEAN UNION),
of the one part, and
THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (UNITED STATES),
of the other part,
hereinafter referred to as the "Parties",
TAKING INTO ACCOUNT:
the shared desire of the European Union and the United States to collaborate closely in supporting the development of Kosovo’s democratic standards, in particular those relating to the Rule of Law,
the adoption by the Council of the European Union of Joint Action 2008/124/CFSP of 4 February 2008 on the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo, EULEX KOSOVO (hereinafter referred to as EULEX KOSOVO),
the invitation to the United States of 18 February 2008 to participate in the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo, EULEX KOSOVO,
the successful completion of the Force Generation process and the recommendation by the EU Civilian Operation Commander and the Committee for Civilian Aspects of Crisis Management to agree on the participation of the United States in the EU-led operation,
the Political and Security Committee Decision EULEX/2/2008 of 22 April 2008, which accepted the United States contribution to EULEX KOSOVO,
HAVE AGREED AS FOLLOWS:
Article 1
Participation in the operation
1. The United States shall associate itself with Joint Action 2008/124/CFSP on the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo, EULEX KOSOVO and with any Joint Action or Decision by which the Council of the European Union decides to extend EULEX KOSOVO, in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement and any implementing arrangements.
2. The contribution of the United States to EULEX KOSOVO is without prejudice to the decision-making autonomy of the European Union. The Committee of Contributors, made up of EU Member States, the United States and other non-EU States participating in EULEX KOSOVO, will play a key role in the day-to-day management of the mission; the views of the Committee will be taken into account by the Political and Security Committee which exercises political control and strategic direction over EULEX KOSOVO.
3. The United States shall ensure that persons made available as part of its contribution to EULEX KOSOVO (hereinafter seconded personnel) undertake their mission consistent with:
- Joint Action 2008/124/CFSP and possible subsequent amendments,
- the EULEX KOSOVO Operation Plan,
- possible implementing arrangements, and
- this Agreement.
4. The United States shall ensure that seconded personnel carry out their duties and conduct themselves in a manner fully supportive of the objectives and interests of EULEX KOSOVO.
5. The United States shall inform in due time the Civilian Operations Commander and the Head of Mission of EULEX KOSOVO (hereinafter referred to as Head of Mission) of any change to its contribution to EULEX KOSOVO. The participation of the United States under this Agreement in EULEX KOSOVO shall be subject to the availability of appropriated funds.
6. A competent medical authority of the United States shall certify seconded personnel as medically fit for duty, following medical examination and any necessary vaccinations. Personnel seconded to EULEX KOSOVO shall produce a copy of this certification.
Article 2
Status of personnel
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