L 249/70 Official Journal of the European Union 1.10.2003 COUNCIL DECISION 2003/682/CEFSP of 29 September 2003 concerning the appointment of the Head of Mission/Police Commissioner of the European Union Police Mission (EUPOL) in the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION, Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 23(2) thereof, Having regard to Joint Action 2003/681/CFSP of 29 September 2003 on the European Union Police Mission in the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (EUPOL Proxima)) (), and in particular Article 5 thereof, Whereas: (1)  Article 5 of Joint Action 2003/681/CESP provides that the Council, upon a proposal by the Secre- tary-General/High Representative, should appoint a Head of Mission/Police Commissioner. (2)  The Secretary-General/High Representative has proposed the appointment of Mr Bart D'HOOGE, HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS: Atrticle 1 Mr Bart D'HOOGE is hereby appointed Head of Mission/Police Commissioner of the EUPOL ‘Proxima’ as from 15 December 2003. Until that date, he shall act as the Police Head of Mission/Head of the Planning Team. Atticle 2 This Decision shall take effect on the day of its adoption. It shall apply until 14 December 2004. Atrticle 3 This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union. Done at Brussels, 29 September 2003. For the Council The President F. FRATTINI (") See page 66 of this Official Journal.