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Article 17Practical arrangements

1.The Commission shall implement the action. It shall in particular:

(a)ensure the overall coherence and quality of the action;

(b)ensure coordination between the Member States and the European panel;

(c)in the light of the objectives and criteria, establish guidelines to assist with the selection and monitoring procedures in close cooperation with the European panel;

(d)provide support to the European panel.

2.The Commission shall be responsible for communicating information concerning the label and ensuring its visibility at Union level, in particular by setting up and maintaining a specific website. The Commission shall also ensure the creation of a logo for the action.

3.The Commission shall foster networking activities between the sites awarded the label.

4.The actions under paragraphs 2 and 3 of this Article, as well as the costs of the European panel, shall be financed through the financial envelope provided for in Article 20.