L 25716 Official Journal of the European Union 25.9.2012 COUNCIL DECISION 2012/514/CFSP of 24 September 2012 amending and extending Decision 2010/576/CFSP on the European Union police mission undertaken in the framework of reform of the security sector (SSR) and its interface with the system of justice in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (EUPOL RD Congo) 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 23 September 2010, the Council adopted Decision 2010/576/CESP on the European Union police mission undertaken in the framework of reform of the security sector (SSR) and its interface with the system of justice in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (EUPOL RD Congo) (1), last modified by Decision 2011/537/CESP (3). EUPOL RD Congo expires on 30 September 2012. (2)  On 13 July 2012, the Political and Security Committee endorsed the recommendation that EUPOL RD Congo should be extended for one year, followed by a final transition phase of twelve months with the aim of handing over its tasks. (3)  EUPOL RD Congo should therefore be extended until 30 September 2013. (4) It is necessary to lay down the financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure related to EUPOL RD Congo for the period from 1 October 2012 to 30 September 2013. (5) It is also necessary to adapt certain provisions regarding to EU classified information. (6)  EUPOL RD Congo 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, HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION: Article 1 Decision 2010/576/CESP is hereby amended as follows: (1) In Article 1, paragraph 1 is replaced by the following: "1.  The European Union police mission undertaken in the framework of reform of the security sector (SSR) and its interface with the system of justice in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (hereinafter referred to as "EUPOL RD () O] L 254, 29.9.2010, p. 33. () O] L 236, 13.9.2011, p. 8. — = = Congo" or "the Mission"), established by Joint Action 2007/405/CESP, shall be extended for the period from 1 October 2010 to 30 September 2013."; In Article 2, paragraph 1 is replaced by the following: "1.  In order to improve the maturity and sustainability of the reform process of the Congolese National Police (PNC), EUPOL RD Congo shall assist the Congolese authorities in the implementation of the Police Action Plan and building the guidelines of the Strategic Framework. The Mission will contribute to local and international efforts for the reinforcements of PNC capabilities. EUPOL RD Congo shall focus on concrete activities and projects to underpin its action at the strategic level of the reform process, on capacity building and on enhancement of the interaction between the PNC and the wider criminal justice system with a view to better supporting the fight against sexual violence and impunity. EUPOL RD Congo shall work in close coordination with other Union, international and bilateral donors, with a view to avoiding duplication of efforts."; In Article 7, paragraph 3 is replaced by the following: "3, All staff shall abide by the Mission-specific minimum security operating standards and the Mission security plan supporting the Union’s field security policy. As regards the protection of EU classified information with which members of staff are entrusted in the course of their duties, all staff shall respect the security principles and minimum  standards established by Council Decision 2011/292[EU of 31 March 2011 on the security rules for protecting EU classified information (¥). (*) OJ L 141, 27.5.2011, p. 17.% Article 12 is replaced by the following: "Article 12 Security 1. The Civilian Operation Commander shall direct the Head of Mission's planning of security measures and ensure their proper and effective implementation for EUPOL RD Congo in accordance with Articles 5 and 9. 2. The Head of Mission shall be responsible for the security of the Mission and for ensuring compliance with minimum security requirements applicable to the Mission, in line with the Union policy on the security of personnel deployed outside the Union in an operational capacity under Title V TEU, and its supporting instruments.