The financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure related to EUBAM Libya for the first 12 months following the entry into force of this Decision shall be EUR 30 300 000. The financial reference amount for the subsequent periods shall be decided by the Council.

All expenditure shall be managed in accordance with the rules and procedures applicable to the general budget of the Union.

Nationals of participating third States and of host and neighbouring countries shall be allowed to tender for contracts. Subject to the Commission’s approval, the Head of Mission may conclude technical arrangements with Member States, participating third States and other international actors regarding the provision of equipment, services and premises to EUBAM Libya.

The financial arrangements shall respect the operational requirements of EUBAM Libya including the compatibility of equipment and the interoperability of its teams.

The Head of Mission shall report fully to, and be supervised by, the Commission regarding the activities undertaken in the framework of the Head of Mission’s contract.

The expenditure related to EUBAM Libya shall be eligible as of the date of entry into force of this Decision.