CHAPTER IPRODUCER ORGANISATIONS

SECTION 2Operational programmes

Article 4Content of operational programmes

1.

Operational programmes shall include the following:

F1(a)

a description of the initial situation, based, where relevant, on the indicators listed in Table 4.1 of Annex II;

(b)

the objectives of the programme, taking into account the outlook for production and outlets, with an explanation of how the programme intends to contribute to and is consistent with the objectives of the F2strategy referred to in Article 36(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 of the constituent nation in which the producer organisation has its head office, including the balance between activities. The description of the objectives shall indicate measurable targets, so as to facilitate the monitoring of progress gradually made in implementing the programme;

(c)

the proposed measures, including the actions for crisis prevention and management;

(d)

the duration of the programme; and

(e)

the financial aspects, in particular:

  1. (i)

    the method of calculation and the level of financial contributions;

  2. (ii)

    the procedure for financing the operational fund;

  3. (iii)

    information necessary to justify different levels of contribution; and

  4. (iv)

    the budget and timetable for operations for each implementation year of the programme.

2.

Operational programmes shall indicate:

(a)

the extent to which the different measures complement and are consistent with other measures, including measures financed or eligible for support by other F3public funds, and in particular under Regulation (EU) No 1305/2013 and promotion programmes approved under Regulation (EU) No 1144/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council7. If applicable, specific reference shall also be made to measures carried out under previous operational programmes; and

(b)

that they do not entail any risk of double financing by F3public funds.