Withdrawal of Troops: Agreement between the Republic of Indonesia and the Portuguese Republic on the question of East Timor

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ANNEX I, 6

If the Secretary-General determines, on the basis of the result of the popular consultation and in accordance with this Agreement, that the proposed constitutional framework for special autonomy is not acceptable to the East Timorese people, the Government of Indonesia shall take the constitutional steps necessary to terminate its links with East Timor thus restoring under Indonesian law the status East Timor held prior to 17 July 1976, and the Governments of Indonesia and Portugal shall agree on arrangements for a peaceful and orderly transfer of authority in East Timor to the United Nations. The Secretary-General shall, subject to the appropriate legislative mandate, initiate the procedure enabling East Timor to begin a process of transition towards independence.

This provision was only to be activated if the East Timorese people voted to reject the proposed autonomy within the Republic of Indonesia (i.e. for independence) in the popular consultation scheduled for 8 August 1999.

UN Peacekeeping Force: Agreement between the Republic of Indonesia and the Portuguese Republic on the question of East Timor

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ANNEX I, 7

During the interim period between the conclusion of the popular consultation and the start of the implementation of either option, the parties request the Secretary-General to maintain an adequate United Nations presence in East Timor.

Annex II, G: Security

The Indonesian authorities will ensure a secure environment for a free and fair popular consultation process and will be responsible for the security of United Nations personnel. A number of United Nations security guards will be deployed to ensure the security and safety of United Nations personnel and property. A number of international civilian police will be available in East Timor to advise the Indonesian Police during the operational phases of the popular consultation and, at the time of the consultation, to supervise the escort of ballot papers and boxes to and from polling sites.

Verification/Monitoring Mechanism: Agreement between the Republic of Indonesia and the Portuguese Republic on the question of East Timor

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ANNEX I, 2

Request the Secretary-General to establish, immediately after the signing of this Agreement, an appropriate United Nations mission in East Timor to enable him to effectively carry out the popular consultation.

Annex I, 7

During the interim period between the conclusion of the popular consultation and the start of the implementation of either option, the parties request the Secretary-General to maintain an adequate United Nations presence in East Timor.

Annex II, 3

Immediately following the conclusion of the agreement between the two Governments requesting the Secretary-General to consult the East Timorese people on whether they would accept or reject the proposed constitutional framework for autonomy, the Secretary-General will, subject to the appropriate legislative mandate, begin preparations for the popular consultation by deploying in East Timor such personnel as will be adequate for the purpose of executing the various phases of the consultation process. Preparations for the vote outside East Timor will also begin at locations of major East Timorese concentration outside East Timor.

Annex II, E (f): Observers

Indonesia shall be entitled to send an equal number of representatives to observe all the operational phases of the consultation process both inside and outside East Timor. International observers will be able to observe the consultation process under terms to be developed by the United Nations to regulate their presence.

Annex II, G

The Indonesian Authorities will ensure a secure environment for a free and fair popular consultation process and will be responsible for the security of United Nations personnel. A number of United Nations security guards will be deployed to ensure the security and safety of United Nations personnel and property. A number of international civilian police will be available in East Timor to advise the Indonesian Police during the operational phases of the popular consultation and, at the time of the consultation, to supervise the escort of ballot papers and boxes to and from polling sites.

Annex III, 4

The police will be solely responsible for the maintenance of law and order. The Secretary-General, after obtaining the necessary mandate, will make available a number of civilian police officers to act as advisers to the Indonesian Police in the discharge of their duties and, at the time of the consultation, to supervise the escort of ballot papers and boxes to and from the polling sites.

UN Transitional Authority: Agreement between the Republic of Indonesia and the Portuguese Republic on the question of East Timor

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ANNEX I, 6

If the Secretary-General determines, on the basis of the result of the popular consultation and in accordance with this Agreement, that the proposed constitutional framework for special autonomy is not acceptable to the East Timorese people, the Government of Indonesia shall take the constitutional steps necessary to terminate its links with East Timor thus restoring under Indonesian law the status East Timor held prior to 17 July 1976, and the Governments of Indonesia and Portugal and the Secretary-General shall agree “on arrangements for a peaceful and orderly transfer of authority in East Timor to the United Nations. The Secretary-General shall, subject to the appropriate legislative mandate, initiate the procedure enabling East Timor to begin a process of transition towards independence.

Annex I, 7

During the interim period between the conclusion of the popular consultation and the start of the implementation of either option, the parties request the Secretary-General to maintain an adequate United Nations presence in East Timor.

Independence Referendum: Agreement between the Republic of Indonesia and the Portuguese Republic on the question of East Timor

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ANNEX I, 1

[the parties] Request the Secretary-General to put the attached proposed constitutional framework providing for a special autonomy for East Timor within the unitary Republic of Indonesia to the East Timorese people, both inside and outside East Timor, for their consideration and acceptance or rejection through a popular consultation on the basis of a direct, secret and universal ballot.

Annex I, 5

If the Secretary-General determines, on the basis of the result of the popular consultation and in accordance with this Agreement, that, the proposed constitutional framework for special autonomy is acceptable to the East Timorese people, the Government of Indonesia shall initiate the constitutional measures necessary for the implementation of the constitutional framework and the Government of Portugal shall initiate within the United Nations the procedures necessary for the removal of East Timor from the list of Non-Self-Governing Territories of the General Assembly and the deletion of the question of East Timor from the agendas of the Security Council and the General Assembly.

Annex I, 6

If the Secretary-General determines, on the basis of the result of the popular consultation and in accordance with this Agreement, that the proposed constitutional framework for special autonomy is not acceptable to the East Timorese people, the Government of Indonesia shall take the constitutional steps necessary to terminate its links with East Timor thus restoring under Indonesian law the status East Timor held prior to 17 July 1976, and the Governments of Indonesia and Portugal and the Secretary-General shall agree on arrangements for a peaceful and orderly transfer of authority in East Timor to the United Nations. The Secretary-General shall, subject to the appropriate legislative mandate, initiate the procedure enabling East Timor to begin a process of transition towards independence.

Annex II, A

The ballot will take place on Sunday, 8 August 1999, both inside and outside East Timor.

Annex II, C: Entitlement to Vote

The following persons, aged 17 years or above, shall be eligible to vote in the popular consultation: (a) persons born in East Timor (b) persons born outside East Timor but with at least one parent having been born in East Timor, and (c) persons whose spouses fall under either of the two categories above.

Detailed Implementation Timeline: Agreement between the Republic of Indonesia and the Portuguese Republic on the question of East Timor

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ANNEX II, A:

The ballot will take place on Sunday, 8 August 1999, both inside and outside East Timor.

Annex II, D: Schedule of the consultation process

The Schedule for the operational stages of the consultation process will be approximately as follows: Operational planning/deployment, 10 May – 15 June; Public information programme / voter education, 10 May – 5 August; Preparation and Registration, 13 June – 17 July; Exhibition of lists and challenges / decisions on challenges and complaints, 18 July – 23 July; Political Campaign, 20 July – 5 August* (*subject to revision); Cooling off period, 6 August – 7 August; Polling Day, 8 August

Right of Self-Determination: Agreement between the Republic of Indonesia and the Portuguese Republic on the question of East Timor

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ANNEX I, 6:

Noting the position of the Government of Portugal that an autonomy regime should be transitional, not requiring recognition of Indonesian sovereignty over East Timor or the removal of East Timor from the list of Non-Self-Governing Territories of the General Assembly, pending a final decision on the status of East Timor by the East Timorese people through an act of self-determination under United Nations auspices.

Disarmament: Agreement between the Republic of Indonesia and the Portuguese Republic on the question of East Timor

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ANNEX III, 2:

The Commission on Peace and Stability established in Dili on 21 April 1999 should become operational without delay. The Commission, in cooperation with the United Nations, will elaborate a code of conduct, by which all parties should abide, for the period prior to and following the consultation, ensure the laying down of arms and take the necessary steps to achieve disarmament.

Police Reform: Agreement between the Republic of Indonesia and the Portuguese Republic on the question of East Timor

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APPENDIX: PART THREE: POWERS AND INSTITUTIONS OF THE SARET

Article 22

The legislative power of the SARET shall extend to all matters not within the jurisdiction of the Central Government, as defined in Chapter I of Part One. This power shall include, the establishment of political, economic, and social policies in the SARET; cultural and educational matters; designation of a second language or languages in addition to the official language, Bahasa Indonesia; the establishment of courts of first instance pursuant to Article 40; rules of family law and succession; and public order, including the creation of an East Timor police force that shall be responsible for enforcement of all laws and regulations in the SARET, in accordance with the laws and regulations of the Republic of Indonesia.