KINGDOM OF CAMBODIA
National
– Religion – King
CS/RKT/0900/160
The
Creation of Cambodian Authority for
for
De-mining Activity and Rescue of Persons Handicapped by Mines
We,
Preah
Bat Norodom Sihanouk,
King of
the Kingdom of Cambodia,
- Having seen the Constitution of the Kingdom
of Cambodia;
- Having
seen Kret NS/RKT/1198/72 of November 30, 1998 on the Appointment of the Royal
Government of Cambodia;
- Having
seen Kram 02/NS/94, dated July 20, 1994, promulgating the Law on the
Organization and Functioning of the Council of Ministers;
- Having
seen Kram NS/RKM/0599/03 of May 28, 1999, promulgating the Law on the
Prohibition of all kinds of Anti-personnel Mines;
- Having
seen Kram NS/RKM/0699/138 of June 21, 1999,on the Amendments to the Kram
NS/RKM/0295/16 of February 25, 1995;
- Pursuant to the proposal of the Prime
Minister of the Royal Government of Cambodia;
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Article 1:
To form a Cambodia Authority for De-mining Activity and Rescue of
Persons Handicapped by Mines
“CADARPRHM”. CAMDARPHM shall be subject to the direct supervision of the
Prime Minister.
Article 2:
The roles of CADARPHM shall include the control over any mine disposal
and explosive ordnance remaining in the land and the rescue of Persons
Handicapped by Mines in the Kingdom of Cambodia. The CADARPHM shall be the only
national authority representing the Royal Government at all international
meeting for mine action and explosive ordnances and rescue Persons Handicapped
by Mines. The CADARPHM shall represent the Royal Government in entering into
all bilateral agreements, protocols, and contracts on mine action and explosive
ordnance and rescue of Persons Handicapped by Mines.
Article 3:
The CADARPHM shall have the duties to:
(a) Develop policies for mine action and explosive ordnance and
rescue of Persons Handicapped by Mines;
(b) Develop strategic
vision for the medium and long-term of mine action and explosive ordnances and
rescue persons handicapped by mines;
(c) Develop
a five-year strategic plan for mine action and explosive ordnance and rescue
Persons Handicapped by Mines in the Kingdom of Cambodia;
(d) Coordinate all mine action and explosive ordnances and rescue of
people handicapped by mines;
(e) Follow up and monitor
mine action and explosive ordnance and rescue of persons handicapped by mines
to enable all national and international entities to comply with the government
policies and plans;
(f) Lobby
resources of technical and financial assistance inside and outside of the
Kingdom;
(g) Order the disposal of
any remaining and found anti-personnel mines and explosive ordinances;
(h) Issue regulations related to the implementation of the ban on
landmine activity and mine disposal;
(i) Issue
licenses to national and international entities for elimination of mines that
operate in the Kingdom of Cambodia;
(j) Revoke
licenses from national and international entities for elimination of mines that
operate in the Kingdom of Cambodia;
(k) Control
data and libraries maintaining documents related to mines and explosive
ordnance and rescue of land persons handicapped by mines;
(l) Develop
policy for use of cleared land and monitor the implementation of such policies;
(m) Monitor the application
of law prohibiting the use of anti-personnel mines and the Ottawa convention
banning the use, storage, production, transmission and disposal of
anti-personnel mines;
(n) Follow up, monitor, and give guidance related to the use of budget
and equipment granted by the Royal Government and international community to
national or international mine clearance entities that operate in the Kingdom
of Cambodia;
Management Structures
Article
4:
The CADARPHM shall have the following components:
|
- Prime Minister |
Chairman |
|
- Minister in charge of the Council of
Ministers |
Vice-chairman |
|
- One senior dignitary |
Secretary general |
|
- Representative of the Ministry of
Foreign Affairs |
Member |
|
- Representative of the Ministry of
Interior |
- |
|
- Representative of the Ministry of
Social Affairs, Labors, Vocational Training, and Youth
Rehabilitation |
- |
|
- Representative of the Ministry of
Economy and Finance |
- |
|
- Representative of the Council for the
Development of Cambodia |
- |
|
- Representative of the Ministry of
Urbanization and Construction |
- |
|
- Representative of the Council for
Demobilization of Armed Forces |
- |
|
- One senior dignitary as legal expert |
- |
Article 5:
Besides the positions as Chairman and Vice-chairman of CADARPHM whom
Royal Decree shall appoint or Anukret based on individual cases on the proposal
of the Prime Minister, members of the CADARPHM shall serve a five-year term.
The Prime Minister may propose the appointment of additional members.
Article 6:
CADARPHM has the duty/responsibility to manage, adopt, make decisions
for implementation as stated in Article 2 of Royal Decree.
Article 7:
CADARPHM shall meet every three months at the convention of the Chairman
who shall set agenda. Through the assignment of the Chairman, and the
Vice-chairman, there shall be a determination regarding the agenda of the
CADARPHM's meeting.
Article 8:
CADARPHM shall have a permanent council comprising of a Chairman, a
Vice-chairman, and secretary general and shall have the right to make all
decisions.
Article 9:
The secretary general shall have the duty and authority to effectively
manage day-to-day activities of CADARPHM. The secretary general shall be
appointed by a royal decree for a term of 5 years and may be re-appointed on
the proposal of the Prime Minister.
Article 10:
The Prime Minister may appoint two vice secretaries general as
assistants to the secretary general, one of the vice secretaries shall be in
charge of de-mining action and explosive ordnance another shall be in charge of
the mine handicap rescue operations.
Article 11:
CADARPHM shall have one general secretariat and the number of
departments necessary for the overall activities of the CADARPHM.
Article 13:
CADARPHM shall be entitled to use the seal of the Council of Ministers
of the Royal Government of Cambodia.
Article 14:
CADARPHM shall have its budget as an annex to the Council of Ministers'
budget to cover its activities.
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Funding
Resources
Article 15:
CADARPHM shall obtain funds from the following resources:
- Budget
of the Royal Government of Cambodia;
- Aid/assistance
from international community or organizations; or
- Fees
from services rendered for public or private organization.
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Article 16:
Any provisions that are contrary to this Royal Decree shall be deemed
abrogated.
Article 17:
The Prime Minister of the Royal Government of Cambodia shall implement
this Royal Decree from the date of signature.
Article 18:
This Royal Decree shall enter into force from the date of signature.
Made in Phnom Penh, September 04, 2000
On behalf of and pursuant to the King’s order: Chea Sim