Use of ESCB services by competent authorities
Article 2
1. Competent authorities shall use the ESCB services listed in Annex I for the purpose of carrying out their tasks under Regulation (EU) No 1024/2013. 2. Competent authorities may use the ESCB services listed in Annex II for the purpose of carrying out their tasks under Regulation (EU) No 1024/2013. 3. Competent authorities that decide to use ESCB services set out in Annex II shall submit a declaration to the Governing Council by which they confirm their participation and accept compliance with the related obligations, including the obligation to pay their contributions directly to the providing central bank in accordance with Article 3. 4. Competent authorities that use ESCB services shall comply with the legal framework governing each ESCB service, including the agreements between the participating and providing central banks. The agreements between the parties may establish direct contractual relationships between the providing central banks and the competent authorities. 5. When using the services listed in Annex I the competent authorities shall comply with the requirements set out in Annex III.