Division 1 The Committee shall:

contribute to the optimum implementation of the project by giving its opinion on all aspects of its progress;

evaluate the results of the project and draw conclusions as to their application;

be responsible for the exchange of information referred to in Article 5 (1);

keep track of national research work carried out in the fields covered by the project, in particular by keeping itself informed about scientific and technical developments which might have an influence on its implementation;

take care to avoid duplicating studies and research work being carried out by the competent international organizations, taking account of the international framework in which certain provisions should, where necessary, be adopted;

provide guidelines for the project leader;

assist the Commission on the selection of contractors and the allocation of the corresponding appropriations.