Cooperation in other Union activities
Article 18
1. SATCEN may establish working relations and cooperate with the Commission and Union agencies or bodies with a view to maximising synergies and complementarity with other Union activities that have a bearing on SATCEN's mission and where SATCEN's activities are relevant to those Union activities, in particular in the area of space and security. 2. In the framework of such cooperation and after approval by the Board, SATCEN may, inter alia, liaise, exchange expertise and advice, contribute to relevant Union programmes and projects, receive contributions from relevant Union programmes and projects, and make available products in accordance with Article 2(2)(i). 3. In order to further such cooperation, SATCEN may enter into administrative arrangements with the Commission, relevant Union agencies and bodies or Member States. The Board shall decide to authorise the Director to negotiate such administrative arrangements and shall address directives in this regard to the Director. The negotiations shall be conducted in consultation with the Board. Every such arrangement shall be concluded by SATCEN upon approval thereof by the Board.