Decree Law No. (11) of 2007 Concerning the Preventive Security1 The Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Palestine Liberation Organisation, The President of the Palestinian National Authority, In reference of the provisions of the Amended Basic Law of 2003 and its Amendments, Having reviewed Law of the Service in the Palestinian Security Forces No. 8 of 2005, Based upon the recommendation of the Council of Ministers of October 29, 2007, Based upon the powers bestowed upon me, and In accomplishment of the public interest, I hereby promulgate the following decree law: Article 1: Definitions In applying the provisions of this law, the following words and expressions shall have the meanings specified below, unless the context determines otherwise: Authority: President: Competent Ministry: Minister: Directorate-General of the Preventive Security: Director-General: Individual: The Palestinian National Authority. The President of the Palestinian National Authority. The Ministry of the Interior. The Minister of the Interior. The agency of the Preventive Security. The Director-General of the Directorate-General of the Preventive Security. Any officer, non-commissioned officer or member of personnel appointed in the Preventive Security. Article 2 1. The agency of the Preventive Security is a regular security directorate-general within the Internal Security Forces which is affiliated with the competent Ministry and works in the field of security. 2. The permanent headquarters of the Directorate-General shall be in the city of Jerusalem. It shall have two temporary headquarters in the cities of Ramallah and Gaza. It may also establish sub-directorates in the other cities. Article 3 The provisions of this law shall apply to all employees at the Directorate-General of the Preventive Security. The Council of Ministers shall approve the organisational structure thereof. Article 4 1. The Director-General and his Deputy shall be appointed by the President of the National Authority, based upon the decision of the competent Minister, the nomination of the Director-General of Internal Security and the recommendation of the 1 At the time of the finalisation of this collection, the decree had not yet been published in the Official Gazette. This document constitutes an un-official transcription/translation. DCAF cannot be held responsible for damages that may arise from its use. For official reference, please refer to the original text as published by the Palestinian Authorities. DCAF’s Assistance Programme for the Palestinian Security and Justice Sector is supported by the German Federal Foreign Office. Page 1 of 3