L. Paul Bremer

“ Noting that on July 13, 2003, the Governing Council met and announced its formation as
the principal body of the Iraqi interim administration referred to in paragraph 9 of
Resolution 1483,
Affirming that the CPA and the Special Representative of the U.N. Secretary General
have worked together and will continue to work together in a cooperative and
consultative process to support the formation and operation of the Governing Council and
welcomed the formation of the Governing Council on July 13, 2003 ”

“ Pursuant to my authority as Administrator of the Coalition Provisional Authority (CPA) ,
relevant U.N. Security Council resolutions, including Resolution 1483 (2003) , and the
laws and usages of war ”