2008/170/EC: Commission Decision of 27 February 2008 on the adoption of the work plan for 2008 for the implementation of the second programme of Community action in the field of health (2008-2013), and on the selection, award and other criteria for financial contributions to the actions of this programme (Text with EEA relevance)

1 The work plan for 2008 serving as the financing decision for grants and contracts for the implementation of the second programme of Community action in the field of health (2008-2013) as set out in Annex I is hereby adopted.

2 Within the maximum indicative budget cumulated changes not exceeding 20 % of the maximum contribution of the Community are not considered to be substantial provided that they do not significantly affect the nature and objectives of the work plan. The authorising officer, as referred to in Article 59 of the Financial Regulation, may adopt such changes in accordance with the principles of sound financial management.

3 The Director-General for Health and Consumer Protection shall ensure the overall implementation of this work plan.

The selection, award and other criteria for financial contributions to the actions under the second Community Programme in the field of health (2008-2013), as set out in Annexes II, IV and V are hereby adopted. Together with the work plan in Annex I, they serve as the financing decision for grants and contracts for the implementation of the second programme of Community action in the field of health (2008-2013).

The budget allocations necessary for management of the programme of Community action in the field of public health (2003-2008) shall be allocated to the ‘Executive Agency for the Public Health Programme’ created by Decision 2004/858/EC.