Article 2 Implementation

The Commission and the Member States shall cooperate in the implementation of the work programme.

The Member States shall develop and deploy the relevant electronic systems within the dates of the relevant deployment windows laid down in the work programme.

The projects specified in the work programme and the preparation and implementation of the related electronic systems shall be managed in a manner consistent with the work programme and the multi-annual strategic plan for customs.

The Commission shall undertake to seek common understanding and agreement with the Member States on the project scope, design, requirements and architecture of the electronic systems when initiating the projects of the work programme. Where relevant, the Commission shall also consult with and take into account the views of economic operators.