[unofficial translation from the Arabic original]

Republic of Iraq

Ministry of Electricity

Department of Administration

ORDER #: 22244

Date: July 20, 2010

Ministerial Order

In accordance with the agreement of the respected Minister as to the recommendations of the office of the General Inspector regarding the memo number 30/a/1/1 dated July 19, 2010, it has been decided as follows:

1. Prohibition of the practice of the trade union activity in the Ministry; and cessation of all forms of cooperation and official discussions with the unions operating inside the Ministry and in its enterprises and other locations

2. All departments and enterprises should cooperate with the Ministry of Electricity police to enforce the closure of union offices and wherever the union is present to conduct an inventory of, as an initial step to handover, their contents therein, including documents, furniture, computers and anything else present, in accordance with these orders

3. The affected enterprises should take immediate legal actions against anyone who threatens or uses force or causes any damage to public property, under the two Articles (3 and 4) of the anti-terrorism law number 13 of 2005

4. All departments and enterprises should form committees comprised of representatives from the office of the Inspector General, and the administrative and legal departments in order to identify the extent of the benefits and privileges union members have gained (i.e. negotiated) and repeal them, and take administrative and legal actions against those who violate this order

5. This order takes effect immediately upon its publication

With Appreciation,

Mohammed Lobei Hawass, on behalf of the Minister of Electricity

July 20th, 2010

Copies to:

• Office of the Minister: FYI
• Office of the Deputies/Commissioners: FYI
• Office of the Adviser, Mr. Adel Hamid: FYI
• Office of the Security Adviser: to take necessary actions according to the directions of the Minister in coordination with the office of the General Chief of the armed forces to direct the local authorities in the governorates to implement this within one week
• Office of the Inspector General in accordance with its memo number 30/1/1/1 dated July 19, 2010
• Departments and headquarters of the Ministry, to take necessary actions
• Public enterprises of the Ministry, to take necessary actions
• Department of Administration, Human Resources section, FYI