Council Decision 2014/430/CFSP of 3 July 2014 amending Joint Action 2005/889/CFSP on establishing a European Union Border Assistance Mission for the Rafah Crossing Point (EU BAM Rafah)

‘5 All personnel shall remain under the authority of the appropriate sending State or EU institution and shall carry out their duties and act in the interest of the Mission. All personnel shall respect the security principles and minimum standards established by Council Decision 2013/488/EU .

1 The financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure related to EU BAM Rafah for the period from 25 November 2005 to 31 December 2011 shall be EUR 21570000. The financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure related to EU BAM Rafah for the period from 1 January 2012 to 30 June 2012 shall be EUR 970000. The financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure related to EU BAM Rafah for the period from 1 July 2012 to 30 June 2013 shall be EUR 980000. The financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure related to EU BAM Rafah for the period from 1 July 2013 to 30 June 2014 shall be EUR 940000. The financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure related to EU BAM Rafah for the period from 1 July 2014 to 30 June 2015 shall be EUR 940000.

2 All expenditure shall be managed in accordance with the procedures and rules applicable to the general budget of the European Union. Nationals of third States contributing financially to the Mission, host parties and, if required for the operational needs of the Mission, of neighbouring countries shall be allowed to tender for contracts.

3 EU BAM Rafah shall be responsible for the implementation of its budget. For that purpose, EU BAM Rafah shall sign an agreement with the Commission.

4 EU BAM Rafah shall be responsible for any claims and obligations arising from the implementation of the mandate starting from 1 July 2014, with the exception of any claims relating to serious misconduct by the Head of Mission, for which he/she shall bear the responsibility.

5 The implementation of the financial arrangements will be without prejudice to the chain of command as provided for in Articles 4, 4a and 5 and the operational requirements of EU BAM Rafah, including compatibility of equipment and interoperability of its teams.

6 Expenditure shall be eligible as of the date of entry into force of this Joint Action.’

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