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Abyei Referendum High Committee Terms of Reference 1.

Mandate: The mandate of the Abyei Referendum High Committee emanates from the community of Abyei that appointed it during Abyei Community Conference held in Abyei town on 18th October 2013. The Committee shall report regularly to the community of Abyei and the local institutions that represent them. 2. Membership The Committee shall consist of the following members: 1. Deng Alor Kuol, Chairperson 2. Edward Lino Abyei, Deputy Chairperson 3. Deng Arop Kuol, Member 4. Mario Kuol Monyluak, Member 5. Dier Tong Ngor, Member 6. Juac Agok Anyar, Member 7. Nyanaguek Kuol Mareng, Member 8. Pieng Deng Kuol, Member 9. Deng Biong Mijak, Member 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. Aisha Abas Akuei, Member Kuol Diem Kuol, Member Dr. Luka Biong Deng, Member Dr.Chol Deng Alak, Member Acuil Akol Miyan, Member Kon Manyiet Matiok, Member Alor Malek Ajing, Member Alic Chol Minyiel, Member Chief Bulabek Deng Kuol, Member Chief Nyoul Pagout, Member

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Chol Changath Chol, member Lual Kuol Lual, Member Rou Minyiel Rou, Member Adhar Wour deng, Member

24. Any other member that may be co-opted by the Committee

3. Core Functions The core functions of the Committee shall be as follows: 1. Facilitate the conduct of Abyei referendum 2. Mobilize through effective advocacy the international community to accept the outcome of the Abyei Referendum. 3. Consolidate and cherish the unity of the people Abyei. 4. Mobilize international community to assist the safe and dignified return of all displaced persons to Abyei and the rehabilitation and reconstruction of Abyei. 5. Advocate the issue of Abyei at regional and international levels. 6. Any other functions that may be decided by the Committee and not to contravene with the roles of other local institutions in Abyei. 4. Secretariat: 1. The High Committee shall have a secretariat that shall carryout the routine works of the High Committee 2. The secretariat shall be composed as least from 7 members appointed by the Chairperson and approved by the High Committee Members of the Secretariat 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Dr. Yak Deng Ater Biong Piang Kuol Malony Tong Ngor Dr. Acuil Ajang Kiir Chol Anyuan Monyluak Mathok Tong

5. Tenure The work of the Committee shall commence on the date of its appointment by the Abyei Community Conference and it shall continue with its work until the final status of Abyei is resolved and local institutions are fully established or by the decision of the Community of Abyei.

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