Introductory Text
CHAPTER I OBJECTIVES AND TASKS
Article 1. Objectives
Article 2. Core tasks of the Agency
Article 2a. Ancillary tasks of the Agency
Article 2b. European cooperation on coast guard functions
Article 3. Visits to Member States and inspections
Article 4.Transparency and protection of information
CHAPTER II INTERNAL STRUCTURE AND FUNCTIONING
Article 5.Legal status, regional centres
Article 6.Staff
Article 7.Privileges and immunities
Article 8.Liability
Article 9.Languages
Article 10.Creation and powers of the Administrative Board
Article 11.Composition of the Administrative Board
Article 12.Chairmanship of the Administrative Board
Article 13.Meetings
Article 14.Voting
Article 15.Duties and powers of the Executive Director
Article 16. Appointment and dismissal of the Executive Director and the Heads of Department
Article 17.Participation of third countries
CHAPTER III FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS
Article 18.Budget
Article 19. Implementation and control of the budget
Article 20.Combating fraud
Article 21. Financial provisions
CHAPTER IV FINAL PROVISIONS
Article 22. Evaluation
Article 22a. Progress report
Article 23. Start of the Agency's activities
Article 24.Entry into force
Signature