Financial arrangements
Article 14
1. The financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure related to EUAM Ukraine until 30 November 2014 shall be EUR 2 680 000. The financial reference amount for the subsequent periods shall be decided by the Council. 2. All expenditure shall be managed in accordance with the rules and procedures applicable to the general budget of the Union. Participation of natural and legal persons in the award of procurement contracts by EUAM Ukraine shall be open without limitations. Moreover, no rule of origin for the goods purchased by EUAM Ukraine shall apply. Subject to the Commission's approval, the Mission may conclude technical arrangements with Member States, the host State, participating third States and other international actors regarding the provision of equipment, services and premises to EUAM Ukraine. 3. EUAM Ukraine shall be responsible for the implementation of the mission's budget. For this purpose, EUAM Ukraine shall sign an agreement with the Commission. 4. Without prejudice to the provisions on the status of EUAM Ukraine and its personnel, EUAM Ukraine shall be responsible for any claims and obligations arising from the implementation of the mandate, with the exception of any claims relating to serious misconduct by the Head of Mission, for which the Head of Mission shall bear the responsibility. 5. The implementation of the financial arrangements shall be without prejudice to the chain of command as provided for in Articles 4, 5 and 6 and the operational requirements of EUAM Ukraine, including compatibility of equipment and interoperability of its teams. 6. Expenditure shall be eligible from the date when the agreement referred to in paragraph 3 is signed.