Terms of Reference of the International Monitoring Team - 1st Amendment

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Country/entity: Philippines
Mindanao
Region: Asia and Pacific
Agreement name: Terms of Reference of the International Monitoring Team - 1st Amendment
Date: 27 Aug 2007
Agreement status: Multiparty signed/agreed
Interim arrangement: Yes
Agreement/conflict level: Intrastate/intrastate conflict
Philippine Insurgencies (1968 - )
The Maoist Insurgencies (1968 - )

Philippines-NDF

The Philippines have been defined by a series of center-periphery and often ideologically Maoist, separatist insurgencies. The Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP), began its war against the central Philippine government in 1968 through their armed wing – the New People’s Army (NPA). Further legitimacy was gained through the establishment of the National Democratic Front (NDF) in 1973. Grievances were predominantly opposed to the corruption and repression under the authoritarian Marcos regime.

Philippines-Cordillera

With the overthrow of Marcos’ regime in 1986, the CPP factionalized further to take on more localized characteristics. The Cordillera Peoples Liberation Army (CPLA) broke away from the NDF in 1986 to focus on the protection of the Cordilleran people and land in northern Luzon. Hostilities were formally ended in July 2011, with an agreement signed between the central government, the CPLA and the Cordillera Bodong Administration (CBA) that allowed for the absorption of CPLA fighters into the Philippine Army and the re-working of the CBA-CPLA into a socio-development organisation.

Philippines-RPM-P

Meanwhile, purge among the CPP in the early 1990s, encouraged the formation of a parallel party, the Revolutionary Workers Party (RPM-P). Their armed wing, the Alex Boncayao Brigade (ABB) which had carried out a number of assassinations during the 1980s at the bequest of the CPP, followed suit and allied themselves with the RPM-P in 1997 forming the (RPM-P-RPA-ABB). Severely weakened by the split with the CPP and with the arrest of several key figures, the RPM-P-RPA-ABB signed a peace agreement in December 2000, which encouraged the RPM-P’s branch in Mindanao to break away in 2001.

The CPP-NPA has only participated in intermittent talks with the government. Talks halted in 2004 when Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo’s administration sought closer ties with the U.S. in the war on terror and added the CPP-NPA to the list of terrorist organisations, renewing violence. Following the launch of a counter-insurgency by the Philippine government, negotiations have been further delayed due to suspected internal differences between the CPP ‘old guard’ and younger members.

The Moro Insurgency (1968 - )

Philippines-Mindanao

The Moro Insurgency began in 1968, in Mindanao and the Sulu archipelago after the killing of Moro Commandos, the so-called Jabidah Massacre, by the Philippine Army following a plot to invade Sabah province in Malaysia. The Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) captured a swath of territory in the mid-1970s. In an attempt to stem the violence, the constitution was reformed and Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) was created 1990 granting a devolution of power to the provinces of Lanao del Sur, Maguindanao, Sulu and Tawi-Tawi. Following the establishment of the ARMM, the MNLF splintered into a range of smaller groups including Islamic factions such as the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) and the Abu Sayef Goup (ASG). The Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro was signed in 2014.
Stage: Pre-negotiation/process
Conflict nature: Government/territory
Peace process: Philippines - Mindanao process
Parties: Sec. Rodolfo C. Garcia, GRP Peace Panel;
Mohagher M. Iqbal, MILF Peace Panel;
Datuk Othman Bin Abd. Razak, Representative of the Government of Malaysia
Third parties: Agreement by the Parties that provides for the terms of reference for the Malaysian-facilitated International Monitoring Team (IMT), including provisions on objective, composition, status, area of coverage, roles and responsibilities, reporting, administrative and support arrangements, duration, and potential termination and/or suspension of the IMT. The IMT will specifically monitor the ceasefire, humanitarian and human rights, as well as rehabilitation, development and socio-economic assistance programs.
Description: -

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Groups

Children/youth: No specific mention.
Disabled persons: No specific mention.
Elderly/age: No specific mention.
Migrant workers: No specific mention.
Racial/ethnic/national group: No specific mention.
Religious groups: No specific mention.
Indigenous people: No specific mention.
Other groups: No specific mention.
Refugees/displaced persons: No specific mention.
Social class: No specific mention.

Gender

Women, girls and gender: No specific mention.
Men and boys: No specific mention.
LGBTI: No specific mention.
Family: No specific mention.

State definition

Nature of state (general): No specific mention.
State configuration: No specific mention.
Self determination: No specific mention.
Referendum: No specific mention.
State symbols: No specific mention.
Independence/secession: No specific mention.
Accession/unification: No specific mention.
Border delimitation: No specific mention.
Cross-border provision: No specific mention.

Governance

Political institutions (new or reformed): No specific mention.
Elections: No specific mention.
Electoral commission: No specific mention.
Political parties reform: No specific mention.
Civil society: Page 1, 2. Composition - The IMT shall be headed by Malaysia. Other countries and international organizations, as may be agreed by both the MILF and GRP, shall be invited to participate in the IMT. The IMT shall have a Head of Mission, a Deputy Head of Mission and three (3) Coordinators on: (a) Security (b) Humanitarian, Rehabilitation and Development, and (c) Socio-Economic Assistance.

Page 4, 5. Role and Responsibility
5.2 Humanitarian, Rehabilitation and Development Aspects
[...] (iii) Encourage other third parties and/or civil society groups to assist, under a system of accreditation by the Panels, in the monitoring process.

Page 4, 5. Roles and Responsibility
5.3 Socio-Economic Assistance
(v) Together with the BDA, coordinate development activities with appropriate organizations and institutions, and duly established GRP-MILF local mechanisms.
Traditional/religious leaders: No specific mention.
Public administration: No specific mention.
Constitution: No specific mention.

Power sharing

Political power sharing: No specific mention.
Territorial power sharing: No specific mention.
Economic power sharing: No specific mention.
Military power sharing: No specific mention.

Human rights and equality

Human rights/RoL general: Page 1, 1. Objective - The objective of the International Monitoring Team (IMT) is to monitor the implementation of the Agreement on Peace between the GRP and the MILF of 22 June 2001 (Tripoli Agreement) and its Implementing Guidelines on the Security Aspect of 7 August 2001 and Implementing Guidelines on the Humanitarian, Rehabilitation and Development Aspects of 7 May 2002.

Page 4, 5. Role and Responsibility
5.2 Humanitarian, Rehabilitation and Development Aspects
(i) Observe and monitor the implementation of the humanitarian, rehabilitation and development aspects of the agreements signed between the GRP and MILF.
(ii) Monitor the observance of international humanitarian laws and respect for human rights.
Bill of rights/similar: No specific mention.
Treaty incorporation: Page 4, 5. Role and Responsibility
5.2 Humanitarian, Rehabilitation and Development Aspects
[...] (ii) Monitor the observance of international humanitarian laws and respect for human rights.
Civil and political rights: No specific mention.
Socio-economic rights: No specific mention.

Rights related issues

Citizenship: No specific mention.
Democracy: No specific mention.
Detention procedures: No specific mention.
Media and communication: Rights related issues→Media and communication→Media logistics
Page 6, 7. Administrative and Support Arrangements
Communication - The members of the IMT shall be provided adequate communication support and facilities which shall be borne by the GRP.
Mobility/access: Page 6, 7. Administrative and Support Arrangements
Sustenance - The GRP shall provide:-
(i) Appropriate air, water and land transportation with driver/pilot and security for members of the IMT;

Page 8, 7. Administrative and Support Arrangements
Health - In the event any member of the IMT needs to be evacuated promptly from the area of coverage to Manila due to medical emergencies, the GRP shall provide the necessary transportation of such evacuation.

Page 8, 7. Administrative and Support Arrangements
Freedom of Movement - Members of the IMT can move freely throughout the area of coverage in the host country in the performance of their functions.
Protection measures: No specific mention.
Other: No specific mention.

Rights institutions

NHRI: No specific mention.
Regional or international human rights institutions: Rights institutions→Regional or international human rights institutions→Monitoring calls
Page 1, 2. Composition - the IMT shall be headed by the facilitating country. Other countries and international organizations as maybe agreed by both the MILF and GRP shall be invited to participate in the IMT. The IMT shall have a Head of Mission, a Deputy Head of Mission and four (4) coordinators on: [...] b. Humanitarian, Rehabilitation and Development

Page 4, 5. Role and Responsibility
5.2 Humanitarian, Rehabilitation and Development Aspects
[...] (ii) Monitor the observance of international humanitarian laws and respect for human rights.
(iii) Encourage other third parties and/or civil society groups to assist, under a system of accreditation by the Panels, in the monitoring process.

Justice sector reform

Criminal justice and emergency law: No specific mention.
State of emergency provisions: No specific mention.
Judiciary and courts: No specific mention.
Prisons and detention: No specific mention.
Traditional Laws: No specific mention.

Socio-economic reconstruction

Development or socio-economic reconstruction: Socio-economic reconstruction→Development or socio-economic reconstruction→Socio-economic development
Page 1, 1. Objective - The objective of the International Monitoring Team (IMT) is to monitor the implementation of the Agreement on Peace between the GRP and the MILF of 22 June 2001 (Tripoli Agreement) and its Implementing Guidelines on the Security Aspect of 7 August 2001 and Implementing Guidelines on the Humanitarian, Rehabilitation and Development Aspects of 7 May 2002.

Page 1, 2. Composition - The IMT shall be headed by Malaysia. Other countries and international organizations, as may be agreed by both the MILF and GRP, shall be invited to participate in the IMT. The IMT shall have a Head of Mission, a Deputy Head of Mission and three (3) Coordinators on: (a) Security (b) Humanitarian, Rehabilitation and Development, and (c) Socio-Economic Assistance.

Page 4, 5. Role and Responsibility
5.2 Humanitarian, Rehabilitation and Development Aspects
(i) Observe and monitor the implementation of the humanitarian, rehabilitation and development aspects of the agreements signed between the GRP and MILF.
(ii) Monitor the observance of international humanitarian laws and respect for human rights.
(iii) Encourage other third parties and/or civil society groups to assist, under a system of accreditation by the Panels, in the monitoring process.

Page 4, 5. Role and Responsibility
5.3 Socio-Economic Assistance
(i) Assist the Parties in determining the development needs of conflict-affected communities;
(ii) assist in the formulation of a comprehensive development plan for conflict-affected areas and assist in the early implementation of such plan, in close coordination with the Bangsamoro Development Agency;
(iii) Facilitate the effective delivery of development programs in support of the ongoing GRP-MILF peace process;
(iv) Draw up appropriate support arrangements and/or mechanisms to facilitate the successful and effective delivery of development programs in support of the GRP-MILF peace process; and
(v) Together with the BDA, coordinate development activities with appropriate organizations and institutions, and duly established GRP-MILF local mechanisms.

Page 5, 6. Reporting
a. The IMT shall render monthly reports to the Peace Panels and the Malaysian Secretariat on activities and developments relating to the ceasefire, humanitarian, rehabilitation and development, and socio-economic assistance aspects;
b. To ensure effectiveness in reporting, the IMT shall formulate a monitoring manual containing, among others, the baseline indicators and monitoring/reporting format in monitoring the humanitarian, rehabilitation, and development aspects, in coordination with the technical working group of the BDA and GRP. [...]

Page 9, 8. Duration - The term of the mandate of the IMT shall be 12 months. Extension of the term of the mandate may be considered on a year-to-year basis upon the request by both GRP and MILF.

Page 9, 9. Termination and/or Suspension
The IMT may cease or suspend the performance of their functions, with due notice to the GRP and MILF Peace Panels, in the event that:
(i) the field situation becomes too dangerous and life threatening to its members;
(ii) the GRP and MILF fails to fulfill their commitments and responsibilities to the peace process as stipulated in the Terms of Reference; or
(iii) the GRP or MILF deliberately ignore to take action on any of its recommendations on violations of signed agreements.
National economic plan: No specific mention.
Natural resources: No specific mention.
International funds: No specific mention.
Business: No specific mention.
Taxation: No specific mention.
Banks: No specific mention.

Land, property and environment

Land reform/rights: No specific mention.
Pastoralist/nomadism rights: No specific mention.
Cultural heritage: No specific mention.
Environment: No specific mention.
Water or riparian rights or access: No specific mention.

Security sector

Security Guarantees: Page 5, 7. Administrative and Support Arrangements
Security - The GRP-MILF shall provide uniformed security men to accompany members of the IMT at all times during field verification and in the performance of their duties.

Covert security may be provided as augmentation upon request. Appropriate security will also be provided for the quarters and administrative movements of the IMT.

The GRP and MILF must use all means to rescue any members of the IMT in cases where they are held hostage or kidnapped.

Page 6, 7. Administrative and Support Arrangements
Security - The GRP and MILF shall accept the Malaysian Armed Forces' participation in any rescue mission that involves the members of the IMT.

The GRP and MILF shall promptly provide safe passage for members of the IMT in the event evacuation from the areas of coverage is necessary.
Ceasefire: Security sector→Ceasefire→Ceasefire provision
Page 1, 1. Objective – the objective of the international Monitoring Team (IMT) is to monitor the implementation of the Agreement on Peace between the GRp and the MILF of 22 June 2001 (Tripoli Agreement) and its Implementing Guidelines on the Security Aspect of 7 August 2001 and Implementing Guidelines on the Humanitarian, Rehabilitation and Development Aspects of 7 May 2002.

Page 3, 5. Role and Responsibility
5.1. Security Aspect
(i) Observe and monitor the implementation of cessation of hostilities signed between the GRP and MILF.
(ii) Conduct field verification to validate any reported violations of any of the cessation of hostilities agreements signed by GRP and MILF.
(iii) Coordinate closely with the Joint GRP-MILF CCCH and the LMTs in the conduct of field verification and validation of reported violations to any of the cessation of hostilities agreement signed by the Panels.

Page 5, 6. Reporting
a. The IMT shall render monthly reports to the Peace Panels and the Malaysian Secretariat on activities and developments relating to the ceasefire, humanitarian, rehabilitation and development, and socio-economic assistance aspects;
c. Violations of the ceasefire agreements and other matters requiring urgent attention by the Panels should be reported immediately.

Page 7, 7. Administrative and Support Arrangements
Coordination and Liaison - [...] The IMT shall hold regular consultations/meetings with the Joint GRP-MILF CCCH in order to resolve any problems in the performance of its functions. The IMT may undertake advocacy and information activities in support of the ceasefire and other programs, in close coordination with the Peace Panels and the ceasefire committees.

Page 9, 8. Duration - The term of the mandate of the IMT shall be 12 months. Extension of the term of the mandate may be considered on a year-to-year basis upon the request by both GRP and MILF.

Page 9, 9. Termination and/or Suspension
The IMT may cease or suspend the performance of their functions, with due notice to the GRP and MILF Peace Panels, in the event that:
(i) the field situation becomes too dangerous and life threatening to its members;
(ii) the GRP and MILF fails to fulfill their commitments and responsibilities to the peace process as stipulated in the Terms of Reference; or
(iii) the GRP or MILF deliberately ignore to take action on any of its recommendations on violations of signed agreements.
Police: Page 6, 7. Administrative and Support Arrangements
Arms - Uniformed members of the IMT may possess and carry firearms provided those firearms are registered with the Philippine National Police (PNP). The use of firearms will be strictly for self-defense.
Armed forces: Page 6, 7. Administrative and Support Arrangements
Security - The GRP and MILF shall accept the Malaysian Armed Forces' participation in any rescue mission that involves the members of the IMT.
DDR: No specific mention.
Intelligence services: No specific mention.
Parastatal/rebel and opposition group forces: Page 5, 7. Administrative and Support Arrangements
Security - [...] The GRP and MILF must use all means to rescue any members of the IMT in cases where they are held hostage or kidnapped.

Page 6, 7. Administrative and Support Arrangements
Security - [...] The GRP and MILF shall accept the Malaysian Armed Forces participation in any rescue that involves the members of the IMT. The GRP and MILF shall promptly provide safe passage for members of the IMT in the event evacuation from the areas of coverage is necessary.
Withdrawal of foreign forces: No specific mention.
Corruption: No specific mention.
Crime/organised crime: No specific mention.
Drugs: No specific mention.
Terrorism: No specific mention.

Transitional justice

Transitional justice general: No specific mention.
Amnesty/pardon: No specific mention.
Courts: No specific mention.
Mechanism: No specific mention.
Prisoner release: No specific mention.
Vetting: No specific mention.
Victims: No specific mention.
Missing persons: No specific mention.
Reparations: No specific mention.
Reconciliation: No specific mention.

Implementation

UN signatory: No specific mention.
Other international signatory: Datuk Othman Bin Abd. Razak, Representative of the Government of Malaysia
Referendum for agreement: No specific mention.
International mission/force/similar: No specific mention.
Enforcement mechanism: No specific mention.
Related cases: No specific mention.
Source: GRP-MILF Peace Process: Compilation of Signed Agreements & other related Documents (1997-2010); (MILF Peace Panel/Asia Foundation, 2010), pp. 177-185.

TERMS OF REFERENCE OF THE INTERNATIONAL MONITORING TEAM (IMT)

1) Objective

The objective of the International Monitoring Team (IMT) is to monitor the implementation of the Agreement on Peace between the GRP and the MILF of 22 June 2001 (Tripoli Agreement) and its implementing Guidelines on the security Aspect of 7 August 2001 and implementing Guidelines on the Humanitarian, Rehabilitation and Development Aspects of 7 May 2002.

2) Composition

The IMT shall be headed by Malaysia.

Other countries and international organizations, as may be agreed by both the MILF and GRP, shall be invited to participate in the IMT.

The IMT shall have a Head of Mission, a Deputy Head of Mission and three (3) Coordinators on:-

Security

Humanitarian, Rehabilitation and Development, and

Socio-Economic Assistance.

The IMT Mission shall have a staff and mobile teams in its area of Coverage.

The IMT shall have its Headquarters at Cotabato City, where the Head of Mission shall hold office.

3) Status

Commissioned officers and civilian representatives of the IMT shall be accorded privileges and immunities usually accorded to resident diplomatic representatives.

In the case of IMT representatives who serve concurrently as Embassy officials, they shall enjoy the level of diplomatic immunities and privileges accorded to them by virtue of their rank in their respective Embassies.

4) Area of Coverage

The IMT area of coverage shall be the provinces of Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga-Sibugay, Zamboanga del Sur, Maguindanao, Shariff Kabunsuan, North Cotabato, South Cotabato.

Bukidnon, Lanao del Norte, Lanao del Sur, Sultan Kudarat, Sarangani, Davao del Norte, Compostela Valley, Davao del Sur, Davao Oriental, Basilan, Sulu, Tawi-Tawi and Palawan.

The area of coverage shall be divided into 5 sectors.

Each sector shaft monitored by one mobile team.

The mobile teams shall be located at Zamboanga City, Davao City, Iligan City, General Santos City and Cotabato City.

The area of coverage of each mobile team is as follows -

A. Sector A - IMT Mobile Tearn No 1

i. Location - Cotabato City

ii. Coverage - Provinces of Maguindanao, North Cotabato, Bukidnon, Shariff Kabunsuan, and all cities located therein

B. Sector B - IMT Mobile Team No.

i. Location - Iligan City

ii. Coverage - Provinces of Lanao del Norte, Lanao del Sur, and all cities located therein,

C. Sector C - IMT Mobile Team No.

I. Location - Zamboanga City Coverage - Provinces of Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga del Sur, Zamboanga-Sibugay, Basilan, Sulu, Tawi-Tawi, Palawan, and all cities located therein.

D. Sector D - IMT Mobile Team No.

i. Location - General Santos City

ii. Coverage - Provinces of Sultan Kudarat, South Cotabato, Sarangani, Davao del Sur, and all cities located therein.

E. Sector E - IMT Mobile Team No.

i. Location - Davao City

ii. Coverage - Provinces of Davao del Norte, Davao Oriental, Compostela Valley, and all cities located therein.

5) Role and Responsibility

5.1 SECURITY ASPECT

(i) Observe and monitor the implementation of cessation of hostilities signed between the GRP and MILF.

(ii) Conduct field verification to validate any reported violations of any of the cessation of hostilities agreements signed by GRP and MILF.

(iii) Coordinate closely with the Joint GRP-MILF CCCH and the LMTs in the conduct of field verification and validation of reported violations to any of the cessation of hostilities agreements signed by the Panels.

5.2 HUMANITARIAN, REHABILITATION AND DEVELOPMENT ASPECTs

(i) Observe and monitor the implementation the humanitarian rehabilitation and development aspects of the agreements signed between the GRP and MLF.

(ii) Monitor the observance of international humanitarian laws and respect for human rights.

(iii) Encourage other third parties and/or civil society groups to assist, under a system of accreditation by the Panels, in the monitoring process.

5.3 SOCIO-ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE

(i) Assist the Parties in determining the development needs of Conflict-affected communities;

(ii) Assist in the formulation of a comprehensive development plan for conflict-affected areas and assist in the early implementation of such plan, in close coordination with the Bangsamoro Development Agency (BDA),

(iii) Facilitate the effective delivery of development programs in support of the ongoing GRP-MILF peace process;

(iv) Draw up appropriate support arrangements and/or mechanisms to facilitate the successful and effective delivery of development programs in support of the GRP-MILF peace process, and

(v) Together with the BDA, coordinate development activities with appropriate organizations and institutions, and duly established GRP-MILF local mechanisms.

6) Reporting

a. The IMT shall render monthly reports to the Peace Panels and the Malaysian Secretariat on activities and developments relating to the Ceasefire, humanitarian, rehabilitation and development, and socio economic assistance aspects;

b. To ensure effectiveness in reporting the IMT shall formulate a monitoring manual containing, among others, the baseline indicators and monitoring/reporting format in monitoring the humanitarian, rehabilitation and development aspects, in coordination with the technical working group of the BDA and GRP,

c. Violations of the ceasefire agreements and other matters requiring urgent attention by the Panels should be reported immediately,

7) Administrative and Support Arrangements

Security

The GRP-MILF shall provide uniformed security men to accompany members of the IMT at all times during field verification and in the performance of their duties

Covert Security may be provided as augmentation upon request Appropriate Security will also be provided for the quarters and administrative movements of the IMT.

The GRP and MILF must use all means to rescue any members of the IMT in Cases where they are held hostage or kidnapped.

The GRP and MILF shall accept the Malaysian Armed Forces' participation any rescue mission that involves the members of the IMT.

The GRP and MILF shall promptly provide safe passage for members of the IMT in the event evacuation from the areas of coverage is necessary.

Arms

Uniformed members of the IMT may possess and carry firearms provided those firearms are registered with the Philippine National Police (PNP).

The use of firearms will be strictly for self-defence.

Sustenance

The GRP shall provide:-

(i) Adequately furnished quarters for the members of the IMT during the entire duration of their assignment.

Meals shall be served at the quarters;

(ii) Appropriate air, water and land transportation with driver/pilot and security for members of the IMT:

(iii) Support personnel as necessary.

Communication

The members of the IMT shall be provided adequate communication support and facilities which shall be borne by the GRP.

Financial Obligations

The regular salaries and allowances of the members of the IMT shall be shouldered by their respective governments.

The transportation cost of the members of the IMT from their capitals to - Zamboanga City Davao City and vice versa shall be borne by their respective governments.

The transportation cost of the members of the IMT from Zamboanga City/Davao City to their respective area of coverage vice versa shall be borne by the GRP.

The salaries and/or allowances of support personnel from the GRP and MILF shall be borne by the GRP.

Financial support for the operating expenses of the IMT shall be provided by the GRP.

Coordination and Liaison

Liaison officers from the GRP and the MILF shall be provided to the IMT Headquarters and mobile teams to maximize coordination and liaison.

The IMT shall hold regular consultations/meetings with the Joint GRP-MILF CCCH in order to resolve any problem in the performance of its functions.

The IMT may undertake advocacy and information activities in Support of the ceasefire and other programs, in close coordination with the Peace Panels and the ceasefire committees.

Health

Members of the IMT shall be provided with medical and dental treatment in cases of emergency, sickness and accident.

In the event any member of the IMT needs to be evacuated promptly from the area of coverage to Manila due to medical emergencies, the GRP shall provide the necessary transportation of such evacuation.

Uniform

Military members of the IMT shall normally be in uniform with their identifying insignia.

They may wear civilian attire at such times and in such condition as may be authorized by the Head of Mission.

Civilian members of the IMT will wear proper identifying insignia when on duty

Freedom of Movement

Members of the IMT can move freely throughout the area of Coverage in the host country in the performance of their functions.

Tolls and Charges Exemption

Members of the IMT shall be exempted from payment of tolls or charges for the usage of roads, railways, waterways, ports and airfields facilities throughout host country.

8) Duration

The term of the mandate of the IMT shall be 12 months.

Extension of the term of the mandate may be considered on a year-to-year basis, upon the request by both GRP and MILF.

9) Termination and/or Suspension

The IMT may cease or suspend the performance of their functions, with due notice to the GRP and MILF Peace Panels, in the event that:-

(i) The field situation becomes too dangerous and life threatening to its members,

(ii) The GRP or MILF fails to fulfil their commitments and responsibilities to the peace process as stipulated in the Terms of Reference, or

(iii) The GRP or MILF deliberately ignore to take action on any of its recommendations on violations of signed agreements.

Done at Cyberjaya, Malaysia on the 27" day of August 2007.

For the GRP Peace Panel

SEC. RODOLFO C. GARCIA

For the MILF Peace Panel

MOHAGHER M. IQBAL

For the Government of Malaysia

DATUK OTHMAN BIN ABD.

RAZAK