He held this position since June 12, 2006 and his mandate has been extended to 2014.

The mandate of the experts was extended by six months.

"We were concerned that over time they would extend their mandate."

Other African states then agreed to extend their mandate until the end of 2006.

Its initial 12-month mandate has been extended to July 31, 2010.

Their initial mandate is for three months but can be extended with the agreement of both sides.

The present Parliament was chosen in 1972, and last month it extended its mandate for four more years.

The force's mandate was for six month, and could be extended for a further year at most.

Its mandate has been extended repeatedly because it was not possible to hold new elections during the civil war.

Consequently, mandates for the current legislators have been extended into 2013.