Division (a) Tasks related to the initial certification , specialised operation authorisation or continuing oversight of persons or organisations subject to Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 and its Implementing Rules shall be allocated by the CAA only to qualified entities. When allocating tasks, the CAA shall ensure that it has:F1F2F3

put a system in place to initially and continuously assess that the qualified entity complies with Annex V to Regulation (EC) No 216/2008.

This system and the results of the assessments shall be documented.

established a documented agreement with the qualified entity, approved by both parties at the appropriate management level, which clearly defines:

1. (i)

   the tasks to be performed;

2. (ii)

   the declarations, reports and records to be provided;

3. (iii)

   the technical conditions to be met in performing such tasks;

4. (iv)

   the related liability coverage; and

5. (v)

   the protection given to information acquired in carrying out such tasks.