Presidential Decree No. 2 of 2006 Concerning the Security Committee of the Governorate

Presidential Decree No. 2 of 2006 Concerning the Security Committee of the Governorate

The Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Palestine Liberation Organisation,

The President of the Palestinian National Authority,

Based upon the powers bestowed upon me, and

In accomplishment of the public interest,

I hereby promulgate the following decree:

Article1

The purpose of this decree is to form the Security Committee of the Governorate under the chairmanship of the Governor and the membership of the commanders of the National Security Council and the Police, as well as the two directors of the security agencies in the Governorate.

Article 2

The members of the Security Committee of the Governorate shall submit daily reports to the Governor about the progress of security and security issues in the Governorate.

Article 3

The Security Committee of the Governorate shall convene on a weekly basis and, as occasion may require, on the request of the Governor.

Article 4

The Security Committee of the Governorate shall implement the central decisions issued in the security field and shall put forward the field plans for the enforcement of law and order.

Article 5

The Security Committee of the Governorate shall submit its reports and proposals to the President of the National Authority.

Article 6

All competent authorities, each one within its sphere of jurisdiction, shall implement the provisions of this decree, which shall enter into force as of the date of its promulgation and shall be published in the Official Gazette.

Issued in the city of Ramallah on 5 January, 2006 AD, corresponding to 5 Thu al Hijja 1426 AH.

Mahmoud Abbas

Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Palestine Liberation Organisation

President of the Palestinian National Authority