# Council Decision 2011/411/CFSP of 12 July 2011 defining the statute, seat and operational rules of the European Defence Agency and repealing Joint Action 2004/551/CFSP, Article 18: Implementation of the budget

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

1. The financial provisions applicable to the Agency’s general budget have been adopted by the Council, by unanimity. The Steering Board, acting by unanimity, shall review and amend these provisions, as necessary.
2. The Steering Board, acting on a proposal from the Chief Executive, shall as necessary adopt the implementing rules regarding the implementation and control of the general budget, notably as regards public procurement, without prejudice to relevant EU rules. The Steering Board shall ensure, in particular, that security of supply and protection both of defence secret and intellectual property rights requirements are duly taken into account.
3. The financial provisions and rules referred to in this Article are not applicable to ad hoc projects and programmes as referred to in Articles 19 and 20.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eudn/2011/411/article/18 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-decision-2011-411/article-18
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