Council Decision 2014/349/CFSP of 12 June 2014 amending Joint Action 2008/124/CFSP on the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo, EULEX KOSOVO

‘1a The Head of Mission shall be the representative of the Mission. The Head of Mission may delegate management tasks in staff and financial matters to staff members of the Mission, under his/her overall responsibility.’;

‘9 The Head of Mission shall ensure that EULEX KOSOVO works closely and coordinates with the competent Kosovo authorities and with relevant international actors, as appropriate, including NATO/KFOR, UNMIK, OSCE and third States involved in the rule of law in Kosovo.’.

‘4 All staff shall carry out their duties and act in the interest of the Mission. All staff shall respect the security principles and minimum standards established by Council Decision 2013/488/EU .

‘3 The conditions of employment and the rights and obligations of international and local staff shall be laid down in the contracts to be concluded between EULEX KOSOVO and the staff member concerned.’;

‘7 The Head of Mission shall ensure the protection of EU classified information in accordance with Decision 2013/488/EU.’;

EULEX KOSOVO shall have the capacity to procure services and supplies, to enter into contracts and administrative arrangements, to employ staff, to hold bank accounts, to acquire and dispose of assets and to discharge its liabilities, and to be a party to legal proceedings, as required in order to implement this Joint Action.’;

1 EULEX KOSOVO shall have a Project Cell for identifying and implementing projects. EULEX KOSOVO shall, as appropriate, coordinate, facilitate, and provide advice on projects implemented by Member States and third States under their responsibility in areas related to EULEX KOSOVO and in support of its objectives.

2 EULEX KOSOVO shall be authorised to seek recourse to financial contributions from the Member States or third States to implement projects identified as supplementing in a consistent manner EULEX KOSOVO's other actions, if the project is: (a) provided for in the financial statement relating to this Joint Action; or (b) integrated during the mandate by means of an amendment to the financial statement requested by the Head of Mission. EULEX KOSOVO shall conclude an arrangement with those States, covering in particular the specific procedures for dealing with any complaint from third parties concerning damage caused as a result of acts or omissions by EULEX KOSOVO in the use of the funds provided by those States. Under no circumstances may the contributing States hold the Union or the HR liable for acts or omissions by EULEX KOSOVO in the use of the funds provided by those States.

3 The PCS shall agree on the acceptance of a financial contribution from third States to the Project Cell.’

This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.