Cooperation with Union bodies, third countries and international organisations
Article 34
1. CEPOL shall be open to the participation of the authorities and training institutes of third countries that have entered into agreements with the Union to that effect. 2. In so far as necessary for the performance of its tasks, CEPOL may establish and maintain cooperative relations with Union bodies, in accordance with their objectives, with authorities and training institutes of third countries, with international organisations and with private parties. 3. In accordance with paragraphs 1 and 2, working arrangements shall be concluded specifying, in particular, the nature, extent and manner in which the authorities and training institutes of third countries, international organisations and private parties concerned may participate in CEPOL's work, including provisions relating to participation in CEPOL's initiatives, financial contributions and staff. As regards staff matters, those arrangements shall comply with the Staff Regulations and the Conditions of Employment of Other Servants. 4. CEPOL shall cooperate with the Union bodies competent in matters covered by this Regulation and referred to in paragraph 2, within the framework of working arrangements concluded with those bodies, in accordance with this Regulation or with the relevant provisions of Decision 2005/681/JHA. 5. The working arrangements referred to in paragraphs 3 and 4 may be concluded only with the authorisation of the Management Board after having consulted the Commission. They shall not be binding on the Union or on its Member States.