PART I  Implementation of Commitments 23 D. Other Mechanisms Prague 1992 (Document on Further Development of CSCE Institutions and Structures: IV. Safeguarding Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law) 16. The Council decided, in order to develop further the CSCE’s capability to safeguard human rights, democracy and the rule of law through peaceful means, that appropriate action may be taken by the Council or the Committee of Senior Officials, if necessary in the absence of the consent of the State concerned, in cases of clear, gross and uncorrected violations of relevant CSCE commitments. Such actions would consist of political declarations or other political steps to apply outside the territory of the State concerned. This decision is without prejudice to existing CSCE mechanisms. 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-inOffice 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.