Article 9a
1. The European Centre Against Migrant Smuggling is established within Europol as a Union centre of specialised expertise as referred to in Article 4(1), point (l). 2. The European Centre Against Migrant Smuggling shall support Member States in the prevention and combating of migrant smuggling and trafficking in human beings. 3. The European Centre Against Migrant Smuggling shall include Europol staff and representatives of Eurojust and the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, in accordance with their respective mandates. Europol may invite other participants to be involved in carrying out the tasks of the European Centre Against Migrant Smuggling. 4. Upon a proposal from the Executive Director, the Management Board shall adopt implementing rules on how the European Centre Against Migrant Smuggling operates, including on its tasks and composition. Union bodies or agencies involved shall participate in accordance with their respective mandates.