[ EN | 12.8.2010 Official Journal of the European Union L 21117 DECISIONS COUNCIL DECISION 2010/439/CFSP of 11 August 2010 extending the mandate of the European Union Special Representative in Afghanistan THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION, Having regard to the Treaty on European Union and, in particular, Article 28, Article 31(2) and Article 33 thereof, Having regard to the proposal from the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Whereas: (1)  On 22 March 2010, the Council adopted Decision 2010/168/CFSP (') appointing Mr Vygaudas USACKAS as European Union Special Representative (hereinafter ‘the EUSR) in Afghanistan from 1 April 2010 until 31 August 2010. (2)  The mandate of the EUSR should be extended until 31 August 2011. However, the mandate of the EUSR may be terminated earlier, if the Council so decides, on a proposal of the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy (hereinafter ‘the HR)) following the entry into force of the Decision estab- lishing the European External Action Service. (3)  The EUSR in Afghanistan will implement his mandate in the context of a situation which may deteriorate and could harm the objectives of the Common Foreign and Security Policy as set out in Article 21 of the Treaty, HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION: Atticle 1 European Union Special Representative The mandate of Mr Vygaudas USACKAS as the EUSR in Afghanistan is hereby extended until 31 August 2011. The mandate of the EUSR may be terminated earlier, if the Council so decides, on a proposal of the HR following the entry into force of the Decision establishing the European External Action Service. Article 2 Policy objectives The EUSR shall represent the European Union (hereinafter ‘the EU or ‘the Union) and promote EU policy objectives in Afghanistan, in close coordination with EU Member States’ representatives in Afghanistan. More specifically, the EUSR shall: (a) contribute to the implementation of the EU-Afghanistan Joint Declaration and lead the implementation of the EU () O] L 75, 23.3.2010, p. 22. Action Plan on Afghanistan and Pakistan, in so far as it concerns Afghanistan, thereby working with EU Member States’ representatives in Afghanistan; (b) support the pivotal role played by the United Nations (UN) in Afghanistan with particular emphasis on contributing to better  coordinated international assistance, thereby promoting the implementation of the London Conference Communiqué, the Afghanistan Compact as well as relevant UN Resolutions. Article 3 Mandate In order to fulfil the mandate, the EUSR shall, in close coop- eration with EU Member States’ representatives in Afghanistan: (a) promote the views of the Union on the political process and developments in Afghanistan; (b) maintain close contact with, and support the development of, relevant Afghan institutions, in particular the government and the parliament as well as the local authorities. Contact should also be maintained with other Afghan political groups and other relevant actors in Afghanistan; (c) maintain close contact with relevant international and regional stakeholders in Afghanistan, notably the Special Representative of the Secretary General of the UN and the Senior Civilian Representative of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) and other key partners and organi- sations; (d) advise on the progress achieved in meeting the objectives of the EU-Afghanistan Joint Declaration, the EU Action Plan for Afghanistan and Pakistan, in so far as it relates to Afghanistan, the Afghanistan Compact and the London Conference Communiqué, in particular in the following areas: — civilian capacity building, notably at sub-national level, — good governance and the establishment of institutions of the rule of law, in particular an independent judiciary, — electoral reforms, — security sector reforms, including the strengthening of judicial institutions, the national army and the police force,