Article 11 Financial arrangements

The financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure related to the Mission between 1 July 2010 and 30 June 2011 shall be EUR  22 300 000 .

The financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure related to the Mission between 1 July 2011 and 30 June 2012 shall be EUR  27 250 000 .

The financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure related to the Mission between 1 July 2012 and 30 June 2013 shall be EUR  27 150 000 .

All expenditure shall be managed in accordance with the procedures and rules applicable to the general budget of the European Union.

Given the particular security situation in Iraq, services in Baghdad and Basra shall be provided through the contracts entered into by the United Kingdom, other Member States where appropriate or through arrangements concluded between the Iraqi authorities and the companies providing and invoicing for these services. The budget of EUJUST LEX-IRAQ shall cover these expenses. The United Kingdom or other Member States concerned shall, in consultation with the Head of Mission, report with adequate information to the Council on these expenses.

The Head of Mission shall report fully to, and be supervised by, the Commission on the activities undertaken in the framework of his contract.

The financial arrangements shall respect the operational requirements of EUJUST LEX-IRAQ, including compatibility of equipment.

Expenditure shall be eligible as of the date of entry into force of this Decision.

The equipment and supplies for the coordination office in Brussels shall be purchased or rented on behalf of the Union.