Article 6Appropriate expertise

1.

For the purpose of ensuring proper exercise of the functions of a monitoring organisation as required by Article 8(2)(b) of Regulation (EU) No 995/2010, the technically competent personnel of an applicant shall meet the following minimum criteria, attested by evidence of formal qualifications and professional experience:

(a)

formal professional training in a discipline relevant to the functions of a monitoring organisation;

(b)

for senior technical positions, at least five years of professional experience in function related to the functions of a monitoring organisation.

For the purposes of point (a) of the first subparagraph, disciplines related to forestry, environment, law, business management, risk management, trade, auditing, financial control or supply chain management shall be considered relevant disciplines.

2.

An applicant shall maintain records documenting the duties and responsibilities of its personnel. The applicant shall have in place procedures for monitoring the performance and technical competence of its personnel.