Article 12 Financial arrangementsF1

The financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure related to EUPOL COPPS for the period from 1 July 2013 until 30 June 2014 shall be EUR  9 570 000 .

The financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure related to EUPOL COPPS for the period from 1 July 2014 until 30 June 2015 shall be EUR  9 820 000 .

The financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure related to EUPOL COPPS for the period from 1 July 2015 until 30 June 2016 shall be EUR  9 175 000 .

F3The financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure related to EUPOL COPPS for the period from 1 July 2016 until 30 June 2017 shall be EUR 10 320 000 .

F4The financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure related to EUPOL COPPS for the period from 1 July 2017 until 30 June 2018 shall be EUR 12 372 000 .

F5The financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure related to EUPOL COPPS for the period from 1 July 2018 until 30 June 2019 shall be EUR 12 666 633 .

F6The financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure related to EUPOL COPPS for the period from  1 July 2019 until  30 June 2020 shall be EUR  12 430 000 .

F7The financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure related to EUPOL COPPS for the period from 1 July 2020 until 30 June 2021 shall be EUR 12 651 893,91 .

All expenditure shall be managed in accordance with the procedures and rules applicable to the general budget of the European Union. Nationals of third States shall be allowed to tender for contracts. Subject to the Commission's approval, EUPOL COPPS may conclude technical arrangements with Member States, host Parties, participating third States and other international actors regarding the provision of equipment, services and premises to EUPOL COPPS.

EUPOL COPPS shall be responsible for the implementation of its budget. For this purpose, EUPOL COPPS shall sign an agreement with the Commission.

EUPOL COPPS shall be responsible for any claims and obligations arising from the implementation of the mandate starting from 1 July 2014 , with the exception of any claims relating to serious misconduct by the Head of Mission, for which he/she shall bear the responsibility.

The implementation of the financial arrangements shall be without prejudice to the chain of command as provided for in Articles 4, 5 and 6 and the operational requirements of EUPOL COPPS, including compatibility of equipment and interoperability of its teams.

Expenditure shall be eligible as of 1 July 2014 .