Acting under Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter, the Council extended MONUC's mandate and temporarily increased its strength by 300 personnel until 1 July 2006.[2] Congolese parties were urged to ensure free, fair and transparent elections and carry out a reform of the security sector. Meanwhile, the international community was urged to provide assistance for the reform of the police and armed forces, while MONUC was requested to continue to provide assistance for the political transition process.