territory, as set out in Appendix 1, will be transferred gradually to Palestinian jurisdiction- that will cover West Bank and Gaza Strip territory, except for the issues that will be negotiated in the permanent status negotiations.

3. In accordance with the DOP, in Area C, the Council will have functional jurisdiction with regard to the powers and responsibilities transferred pursuant to this Annex. This jurisdiction shall not apply to issues that will be negotiated in the permanent status negotiations, as set out in Article XVII, paragraph 1 of this Agreement.
   
   
4. The transfer of powers and responsibilities in Area C shall not affect Israels continued authority to exercise its powers and responsibilities with regard to internal security and public order, as well as with regard to other powers and responsibilities not transferred.
   
   
5. The closure of areas or the imposing of other restrictions on the movement of persons or goods in Area C, required for the implementation of the powers and responsibilities transferred to the Council in accordance with this Annex ( such as for the prevention of the spreading of diseases ), shall require prior Israeli consent.
   
   
1. The Council may appoint civilian inspectors to monitor compliance with laws and regulations within the powers and responsibilities transferred to it in Area C, in a number necessary for the fulfillment of its functions as agreed in the CAC.
   
   
2. Arrangements regarding the operation of such inspectors, including agreed identification documentation, shall be as agreed within the CAC.
   
   
3. The civilian inspectors shall not conduct activity which involves arrests or detention of persons, seizure of property or any other activity involving the use of force.
   
   
4. These inspectors shall neither wear uniforms of a police or military nature nor carry arms.
   
   

APPENDIX 1

Powers and Responsibilities for Civil Affairs

In accordance with Article II of this Annex, powers and responsibilities of the Israeli military government and its Civil Administration shall be transferred to and assumed by the Council in accordance with this Annex and the following provisions:

ARTICLE 1

Agriculture

1. This sphere includes, inter alias, veterinary services, animal husbandry, all existing experimental stations, irrigation water ( i.e. usage of irrigation water which has been allocated for this purpose ), scientific data, forestry, pasture and grazing, licensing and supervision of agriculture, the farming and marketing ( including export and import ) of crops, fruit and vegetables, nurseries, forestry products, and animal produce.
   
   
2. Irrigation water, as well as facilities, water resources, installations and networks used in agriculture are dealt with in Article 40 ( Water and Sewage ).
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