Unless these tasks were fulfilled, the Council would consider imposing measures from Resolution 864 (1993).[3] The Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali's intention to reduce the size of UNAVEM III by the end of December 1996 in accordance with Resolution 976 (1995) was noted, which also recommended that the mandate of UNAVEM III end by February 1997. He was also asked to report to the Council by 20 November and 1 December 1996 on progress in the peace process.