L 185/12 Official Journal of the European Union 4.7.2013 COUNCIL DECISION 2013/354/CFSP of 3 July 2013 on the European Union Police Mission for the Palestinian Territories (EUPOL COPPS) THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION, Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 28, Article 42(4) and Article 43(2) thereof, Having regard to the proposal from the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Whereas: (1) On 14 November 2005, the Council adopted Joint Action 2005/797|CESP on the European Union Police Mission for the Palestinian Territories (') (EUPOL COPPS) for a period of three years. The operational phase of EUPOL COPPS began on 1 January 2006. (2)  On 17 December 2010, the Council adopted Decision 2010/784/CESP () on the European Union Police Mission for the Palestinian Territories (EUPOL COPPS), which continued EUPOL COPPS as from 1 January 2011. Decision 2010/784/CFSP expires on 30 June 2013. (3)  On 7 June 2013 the Political and Security Committee (PSC) recommended that the Mission be extended for an additional period of 12 months until 30 June 2014. (4)  The watch-keeping capability should be activated for the Mission. (5 EUPOL COPPS will be conducted in the context of a situation which may deteriorate and could impede the achievement of the objectives of the Union’s external action as set out in Article 21 of the Treaty on European Union (TEU), HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION: Article 1 Mission 1. The European Union Police Mission for the Palestinian Territories, hereinafter referred to as EUPOL COPPS, established by Joint Action 2005/797/CFSP, shall be continued as from 1 July 2013. () OJ L 300, 17.11.2005, p. 65. (3 OJ L 335, 18.12.2010, p. 60. 2. EUPOL COPPS shall operate in accordance with the mission statement as set out in Article 2. Article 2 Mission statement The aim of EUPOL COPPS is to contribute to the establishment of sustainable and effective policing arrangements under Pales- tinian ownership in accordance with best international stan- dards, in cooperation with the Union’s institution building programmes as well as other international efforts in the wider context of the Security Sector including Criminal Justice Reform. To this end EUPOL COPPS shall: (a) assist the Palestinian Civil Police (PCP) in implementation of the Police Development Programme by advising and closely mentoring PCP, and specifically senior officials at District, Headquarters and Ministerial level; (b) coordinate and facilitate Union and Member State assistance, and where requested, international assistance to PCP; (c) advise on police-related Criminal Justice elements; (d) have a project cell for identifying and implementing projects. The Mission shall, as appropriate, coordinate, facilitate and provide advice on projects implemented by Member States and third States under their responsibility, in areas related to the Mission and in support of its objec- tives. In connection with the above-mentioned tasks, EUPOL COPPS shall have the capacity to procure services and supplies, to enter into contracts and administrative arrangements, to employ staff, to hold bank accounts, to acquire and dispose of assets and to discharge its liabilities, and to be a party to legal proceedings. Article 3 Review A six-monthly review process, in accordance with the assessment criteria set out in the Concept of Operations (CONOPS) and the Operation Plan (OPLAN) and taking into account developments on the ground, will enable adjustments to be made to the size and scope of EUPOL COPPS as necessary.