Functions of the Joint Monitoring Committee
Article 13
As part of its functions with regard to the joint operational programme, the committee shall: (a) approve the Joint Managing Authority's work programme; (b) decide on the volume and allocation of the programme's resources for technical assistance and human resources; (c) at each of its meetings, review the management decisions taken by the Joint Managing Authority; (d) appoint the project-selection committees; (e) decide on the selection criteria for the projects and take the final decision on projects and on the amounts granted to them; (f) at each of its meetings and on the basis of the documents submitted by the Joint Managing Authority, evaluate and monitor progress towards the objectives of the joint operational programme; (g) review all reports submitted by the Joint Managing Authority and, if necessary, take appropriate measures; (h) examine any contentious cases of recovery brought to its attention by the Joint Managing Authority. If, when taking decisions referred to in point (e) of the first paragraph, the Joint Monitoring Committee decides not to follow all or part of the recommendations of the selection committee, it shall explain its decision in writing. The decision shall then be sent via the Joint managing authority to the Commission for prior approval. Commission communicates its opinion to the Joint Managing Authority within 15 working days. Duties of the Joint Managing Authority shall be performed in compliance with regulations and provisions in force. The Joint Managing Authority is responsible for ensuring that decisions of the Joint Monitoring Committee comply with these rules.