Article 12 Cooperation Obligation

12.1 The Russian Federation and the Member State shall fully cooperate with the Managing Authority, the Audit Authority and the Commission and support the efficient functioning of the management and control systems as described in the Joint Operational Programme.

12.2 The Russian Federation and the Member State shall appoint one or more representatives in the Joint Monitoring Committee.

12.3 The Russian Federation and the Member State shall appoint a National Authority assuming ultimate responsibility for the implementation of the Programme in its own territory. The National Authority shall fully cooperate with the Managing Authority and the Commission and support the management and control systems as described in the Joint Operational Programme.

12.4 The Russian Federation and the Member State shall appoint a control contact point that will support the Managing Authority in its control tasks.

12.5 The Russian Federation and the Member State shall appoint a representative in the Group of Auditors.