Article 8 Implementation of the security measures

The implementation of tasks and requirements laid down in this Decision and in the Security Policy, including the task of designating a Local Security Officer, may be contracted out or entrusted to private or public bodies.

In this case the Commission shall ensure through legally binding agreement that the requirements laid down in this Decision and in the Security Policy, are fully complied with. In case of delegation or contracting out of the task of designating a Local Security Officer, the Commission shall ensure through legally binding agreement that it will be consulted on the person to be designated as Local Security Officer.