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  "url": "https://openlegislation.uk/eu-decision-2004-578/attachment-1/article-5",
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  "legislation": "eudn/2004/578",
  "legislation_title": "Council Decision of 29 April 2004 on the conclusion of the Framework Agreement between the European Community and the European Space Agency (2004/578/EC)",
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  "path": "attachment/1/article/5",
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  "number": "5",
  "heading": "Joint initiatives",
  "text": "1. Subject to paragraph 3, the joint initiatives to be carried out by the Parties may take, without being limited to, the following forms:\n(a) the management by the ESA of European Community space-related activities in accordance with the rules of the European Community;\n(b) the participation by the European Community in an optional programme of the European Space Agency, in accordance with Article V.I.b of the ESA Convention;\n(c) the carrying out of activities which are coordinated, implemented and funded by both Parties;\n(d) the creation by the Parties of bodies charged with pursuing initiatives complementary to research and development activities, such as the provision of services, the promotion of operators formation and the management of infrastructures;\n(e) the carrying out of studies, the organisation of scientific seminars, conferences, symposia and workshops, the training of scientists and technical experts, the exchange or sharing of equipment and materials, the access to facilities, and the support of visits and exchanges of scientists, engineers or other specialists.\n2. When the implementation of a joint initiative requires a detailed definition, it shall be provided for in specific arrangements to be entered into between the Parties. Whenever applicable, such specific arrangements should include at least:\n(a) the overall mission definition;\n(b) a description of the objectives;\n(c) a consolidated set of user requirements;\n(d) a work plan;\n(e) an appropriate management scheme;\n(f) the role and financial implications of the Parties;\n(g) an industrial policy scheme;\n(h) budgetary aspects;\n(i) rules of intellectual property rights, rules of ownership including the transfer of ownership, the implementation principles including voting rights, and the participation by third Parties.\nBoth Parties shall work out guiding principles in addition to these specific arrangements as soon as possible.\n3. Any financial contribution made by one Party in accordance with a specific arrangement shall be governed by the financial provisions applicable to that Party. Under no circumstances shall the European Community be bound to apply the rule of ‘geographical distribution’ contained in the ESA Convention and specially in Annex V thereto. Compliance with the rules relating to financial control and auditing of the Party contributing to the joint initiatives, or of both Parties in case of joint contribution, shall apply to any joint activity.",
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  "attribution": "Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: legislation.gov.uk, The National Archives."
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