A/RES/54/193 Page 2 Taking note of the relevant resolutions adopted on the question by the Organization of American States, commending the contribution of the organization to the International Civilian Mission in Haiti, and inviting the organization to pursue its cooperation with the United Nations in Haiti, Taking into account the recommendations of the Secretary-General contained in his reports on the United Nations Civilian Police Mission in Haiti to the Security Council2 and in his reports to the General Assembly on the International Civilian Mission in Haiti3 and on the needs assessment mission,4 Recognizing the efforts made by the Secretary-General, his representatives, the Organization of American States and its Secretary-General and the group of Friends of the Secretary-General on Haiti and their constant support and contribution to the continuing consolidation of the political, economic and social institutions in Haiti, and supporting fully the efforts already undertaken by the Civilian Mission and the Civilian Police Mission, as well as those by individual Member States, Encouraged by the efforts made by the people and the Government of Haiti to consolidate democracy and to improve respect for human rights and the rule of law, Recognizing that the people and the Government of Haiti bear the ultimate responsibility for the reconstruction of their country, in particular for national reconciliation and the maintenance of a secure and stable environment, and taking note of the plan of action developed by the Haitian Government, in particular for the administration of justice, Taking note of the request of 8 November 1999 from the President of Haiti to the Secretary-General,5 1. Affirms the will of the United Nations to continue to accompany Haiti in its democratic, economic and social development, in particular during the next crucial period; 2. Decides, at the request of the President of Haiti, to establish the International Civilian Support Mission in Haiti to consolidate the results achieved by the International Civilian Mission in Haiti, the United Nations Civilian Police Mission in Haiti and previous United Nations missions; 3. Also decides that the initial mandate of the International Civilian Support Mission in Haiti will begin at the closing of the United Nations Civilian Police Mission in Haiti and continue until 6 February 2001 and that the mandate of the International Civilian Mission in Haiti will continue until the commencement of the International Civilian Support Mission in Haiti; 4. Further decides that the personnel and goods of the International Civilian Mission in Haiti and the United Nations Civilian Police Mission in Haiti will be transferred to the International Civilian Support Mission in Haiti, as needed;  6 DQG 6 VHH 2IILFLDO 5HFRUGV RI WKH 6HFXULW\ &RXQFLO )LIW\IRXUWK <HDU 6XSSOHPHQW IRU -XO\ $XJXVW DQG 6HSWHPEHU  DQG LELG 6XSSOHPHQW IRU 2FWREHU 1RYHPEHU DQG 'HFHPEHU     $ $ ,ELG DSSHQGL[