pa rt I Partners in Implementation Helsinki 1992 (Decisions: I. Strengthening CSCE Institutions and Structures) (22) When dealing with a crisis or a conflict, the Chairman-in-Office may, on his/her own responsibility, designate a personal representative with a clear and precise mandate in order to provide support. The Chairman-in-Office will inform the CSO of the intention to appoint a personal representative and of the mandate. In reports to the Council/ CSO, the Chairman-in-Office will include information on the activities of the personal representative as well as any observations or advice submitted by the latter. Sofia 2004 (Decisions: Decision No. 12/04 on Tolerance and Non-discrimination) The Ministerial Council (…) 5. Welcomes the intention of the Chairman-in-Office to appoint, in accordance with Porto Ministerial Council Decision No. 8, three personal representatives as part of the overall fight of the OSCE in combating discrimination and promoting tolerance. The personal representatives will have their costs covered by extra-budgetary contributions. 2.3 Partners in Implementation 2.3.1 Governments; Government Bodies and Institutions Helsinki 1975 (Questions Relating to Security in Europe: 1.(a) Declaration on Principles Guiding Relations between Participating States – Principle IX) [The participating States] (…) confirm that governments, institutions, organizations and persons have a relevant and positive role to play in contributing toward the achievement of these aims of their cooperation. Copenhagen 1990 (Preamble) [The participating States] recognize that co-operation among themselves, as well as the active involvement of persons, groups, organizations and institutions, will be essential to ensure continuing progress towards their shared objectives. Moscow 1991 (Preamble) The participating States (…) express their determination to fulfil all of their human dimension commitments and to resolve by peaceful means any related issue, individually and collectively, on the basis of mutual respect and co-operation. In this context they recognize that the active involvement of persons, groups, organizations and institutions is essential to ensure continuing progress in this direction. OSCE Human Dimension Commitments 23