paragraphs 12, 16, 17, 18 (d) and 20 below. III, MANDATE AND FUNCTIONS OF THE SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE SECRETARY-GENERAL 8, During the transitional period lasting from the entry into force of the cease-fire to the announcement of the results of the referendum, the Special / . . . 5121360 English Page 6 Representative will have sole and exclusive authority over all matters relating to the referendum, its organization and conduct. 9. The Special Representative will be assisted by a Support Group made available to him by the Secretary-General of the United Nations and large enough to enable him to perform his organizational and supervisory functions. This Group will include a civilian unit, a military unit and a security unit. The Special Representative and the Support Group will make up the United Nations provisional administration during the transitional period. 10 I In order to carry out fully and effectively the mandate and functions entrusted to him, the Special Representative will have the power to take any action he deems necessary to guarantee the freedom of movement and the security of the population, as well as the impartiality of the referendum. To this end, he will have the authority to take, on the spot, any administrative, technical or security measures which he deems it appropriate to apply in the Territory during the transitional period. Such measures will concern matters relating to the conduct of the referendum campaign, such as political meetings and publicity. The Special Representative of the Secretary-General will also be able to request the suspension of any law or measure which, in his view,. might hinder the smooth conduct of a free and equitable referendum. Any dispute arising between the parties to the conflict and the Special Representative will have to be submitted to the Secretary-General 
**Analysis**
This text appears to be related to the administration and organization of a referendum, which is a political process. The text outlines the mandate and functions of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, including the authority to take measures to guarantee the freedom of movement and security of the population, as well as the impartiality of the referendum. This suggests that the category related to politics or governance would be a good fit.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief, Politics