Resolution 1912 (2010) / adopted by the Security Council at its 6278th meeting, on 26 February 2010

Security Council resolution 1912 (2010) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste (UNMIT)]

Decides to extend the mandate of the UN Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste (UNMIT) until 26 Feb. 2011 at the current authorized levels; requests UNMIT to extend the necessary support, within its current mandate, for municipal elections, if requested by the Government of Timor-Leste, and encourages the international community to assist in this process; and requests UNMIT to continue to ensure, through the presence of UNMIT police component and the provision of support to the Policía Nacional de Timor-Leste (PNTL), the maintenance of public security in Timor-Leste, which includes interim law enforcement and public security until the PNTL is fully reconstituted, and, working with partners, to intensify its efforts to assist with further training, mentoring, institutional development and strengthening of the PNTL with a view to enhancing its effectiveness, including with respect to community policing, and to address the special needs of women, and recognizes the importance of ensuring that UNMIT personnel have the appropriate profile and specialized skill sets for these tasks, and the potential need for civilian experts for the above purpose.

Adopted unanimously, 6278th meeting

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Issued in: Resolutions and decisions of the Security Council, 1 August 2009-31 July 2010 - S/INF/65 - (SCOR, 65th year).