Article 12 F1
United Kingdom
The Commission shall adopt a framework for the programming and identification of Community activities.
The framework shall consist, in particular, of:
multiannual indicative programmes and annual updates of these programmes,
annual work programmes.
In particular situations, specific measures not covered by an annual work programme may be approved.
The Commission shall produce an annual report setting out programming for the coming year by region and by sector, and shall report back on implementation to the European Parliament.
The Commission shall be responsible for managing and adapting, in conformity with this Regulation and according to the requirements of flexibility, the annual work programmes that were defined in the overall framework of the multiannual setting. The decisions made shall reflect the priorities and main concerns of the European Union for the consolidation of democracy, the rule of law and respect for human rights, and shall be determined by the unique nature of the programmes. The Commission shall keep the European Parliament fully informed of the proceedings.
The Commission shall implement Community operations under this Regulation in accordance with the budgetary and other procedures in force, in particular those laid down in Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002.