S.L. 595.30 Art. 11Accountability.

(1) The National Agency is accountable to the Minister, the National Authority and to the European Commission.

(2) In carrying out its mission, objectives, functions and powers, the National Agency shall be subject to directions given in writing by the European Commission. The Minister, and where applicable, the National Authority, shall also have the right to issue written directives on any matter, and to assign specific tasks to the National Agency.

(3) In the exercise of those powers and functions which involve financial considerations and commitments, as specified in article 12, the National Agency shall also be subject to the direction of the Minister responsible for finance.

(4) The National Coordinator shall provide the European Commission, the Minister and the National Authority and, where applicable, its engaged external auditors with all the information and documentation that may be requested in connection with the affairs of the National Agency.