S.L. 164.4 Art. 6Establishment of the National Schengen Information System Office (N.SIS).

(1) The Commissioner of Police shall establish an office, that shall be the designated as the N.SIS Office and which shall be responsible for:

(a) setting up, operating and maintaining the N.SIS and connecting N.SIS to NI-SIS for the smooth operation and security of the N.SIS; and

(b) ensuring access to the competent authorities to the Schengen Information System and to take the necessary measures to ensure compliance with the provisions of the European Schengen Information System Regulations.

(2) The Head of the N.SIS Office shall be appointed by the Commissioner of Police, in consultation with the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry responsible for Police, and shall be assigned those duties in accordance with the European Schengen Information System Regulations, the provisions of the SIRENE Manuals and any other relevant national or European Union legislation.