http://www.legislation.gov.uk/eudn/2016/1353/article/24Council Decision (EU) 2016/1353 of 4 August 2016 concerning the financial rules of the European Defence Agency and repealing Decision 2007/643/CFSPCouncil Decision (EU) 2016/1353Council Decision (EU) 2016/1353 of 4 August 2016 concerning the financial rules of the European Defence Agency and repealing Decision 2007/643/CFSP2020-12-11King's Printer of Acts of Parliamenthttps://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/eu-exit/https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX:32016D1353texttext/xmlen2016-08-04 TITLE III <Strong>PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO THE GENERAL BUDGET</Strong> CHAPTER 2 <Strong> <Emphasis>Financial actors and budget implementation in accordance with the principle of sound financial management</Emphasis> </Strong> Liability of the financial actors Article 24 1 Articles 16 to 26 are without prejudice to any liability under criminal law which the financial actors may incur as provided for in the applicable national law and in the provisions in force concerning the protection of the Agency's financial interests and the fight against corruption involving Union officials or officials of Member States. 2 Each Authorising Officer and accounting officer shall be liable to disciplinary action and payment of compensation as laid down in the Staff Regulations of the Agency. In the event of illegal activity, fraud or corruption which may harm the interest of the Agency or of its members, the matter shall be submitted to the authorities and bodies designated by the applicable legislation, in particular to European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF). 3 Any member of the staff may be required to compensate, in whole or in part, any damage suffered by the Agency as a result of serious misconduct on his or her part in the course of or in connection with the performance of his or her duties. The appointing authority shall take a reasoned decision after completing the formalities laid down by the applicable legislation with regard to disciplinary matters. 4 As regards liability of authorising officers, Article 73(1) and (2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 shall apply.