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For The Republic Of Latvia And Iceland, The Principality Of Liechtenstein And The Kingdom Of Norway, Of The Memorandum Of Understanding On The European Economic Area, The Implementation Of The Instrument In The 2009-2014

Original Language Title: Par Latvijas Republikas un Īslandes, Lihtenšteinas Firstistes un Norvēģijas Karalistes saprašanās memorandu par Eiropas Ekonomikas zonas instrumenta ieviešanu 2009.–2014.gadā

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Cabinet of Ministers Regulations No. 251 in Riga 29 March 2011 (pr. No 20 62) Of the Republic of Latvia and Iceland, the Principality of Liechtenstein and the Kingdom of Norway, of the memorandum of understanding on the European economic area, the implementation of the instrument for 2009 – 2014 issued under Cabinet installations Act article 31 2 of the first subparagraph of paragraph 1 the Republic of Latvia and Iceland, the Principality of Liechtenstein and the Kingdom of Norway, of the memorandum of understanding on the European economic area the implementation of financial instruments in 2009-2014 (hereinafter referred to as the memorandum of understanding) with these terms are accepted and approved.
2. the memorandum of understanding and compliance with the obligations provided for in the coordinated by the Ministry of finance.
3. the memorandum of understanding shall enter into force for the period specified in paragraph 11 and in order.
Prime Minister v. dombrovsky Finance Minister a. Wolf, a memorandum of understanding on the European economic area, the introduction of financial instruments – 2014 in 2009 between the Republic of Latvia hereinafter beneficiary country, and Iceland, the Principality of Liechtenstein, the Kingdom of Norway (Donor) hereinafter referred to jointly AS the parties to the EEA Agreement-Protocol No. 38B, which incorporated into the EEA agreement with the European Union, Iceland, the Principality of Liechtenstein and the Kingdom of Norway, the agreement on the EEA financial instrument-2014 for 2009. establish financial instruments (hereinafter the EEA financial instrument for 2009 – 2014) that will be used to Help reduce social and economic disparities within the European economic area;
WHEREAS the EEA financial instrument for 2009-2014 to strengthen the links between donors and recipient countries for the benefit of the peoples of those countries;
WHEREAS the Standing Committee with donor countries on 9 December 2010, decision No 5/2010/SC Donor is certified by the financial instrument Committee, founded by the Standing Committee of the EFTA States in the decision Of 4/2004/SC 3 June 2004, the mandate to manage the EEA financial instrument for 2009-2014;
Whereas greater cooperation between donor countries and recipient countries to help ensure stability, peace and prosperity in Europe, based on the principles of sound governance, democratic institutions, the rule of law, human rights and sustainable development;
WHEREAS the parties agree to establish a system of cooperation to ensure the effective implementation of the EEA financial instrument 2009-2014;
The parties agreed on the following.
Article 1 objectives 1. the EEA financial instrument for 2009 – 2014 main objectives is to reduce social and economic disparities within the European economic area and to strengthen the mutual relationship between donor countries and recipient countries priority sectors listed in point 2. Therefore, the parties to this memorandum of understanding is intended to select funding programs that contribute to the achievement of these objectives.
2. Financial assistance is available in the following priority sectors: (a) environmental protection and management;
(b) climate change and renewable energy;
(c) civil society;
(d) human resources and social development;
(e) protection of cultural heritage.
Academic research may be eligible for financing if they are focused on one or more of the priority sectors.
Article 2 legal basis this memorandum of understanding is to read together and subject to such conditions, together with this memorandum of understanding shall constitute the EEA financial instrument 2009-2014 to legal basis: (a) to the EEA agreement the EEA financial instrument for 2009-2014 to Protocol No. 38B;
(b) the rules for the implementation of the EEA financial instrument 2009-2014 (hereinafter referred to as the rules), issued by the donor countries in accordance with Protocol No. 38 (b) of article 5.5;
(c) the contracts to be concluded for each programme;
(d) any financial instrument according to the rules of the Committee adopted guidelines.
3. Article 1 of the financial framework. in accordance with the Protocol No. 38. Article 2 (b) of the total amount of financial assistance is 988.5 million euro, the annual instalments instalments of EUR 197.7 million from May 1, 2009 to March 2014, 30 April (inclusive).
2. in accordance with Protocol No. 38. Article 5 (b) referred to in paragraph 1, the beneficiary country in the period as a whole will be available 34.55 million. euro.
3. in accordance with Protocol No. 38. (b) the provisions of article 8.7 and 1.8 of article management costs covered from above by the donor countries. Detailed instructions about setting out the rules. The financial allocation of the net amount that is available to the beneficiary, is 31, 958.750 euros.
Article 4 roles and responsibilities 1. Donor countries have provided funds for the beneficiary countries meet the criteria proposed, for the financing of the programme, which has agreed to a financial instrument Committee Protocol No. 38 (b) referred to in article 3.1 priority sector and programme areas set out in Appendix B to this memorandum of understanding. Donor and recipient country may consult on potential and specific programmes before the official submission of the proposal on financial instrument Committee.  
2. The beneficiary State shall ensure full financing with the EEA financial instrument 2009-2014 for the supported applications in accordance with Annex B and the program contracts.
3. the Committee of the financial instrument (FICK) implemented the EEA financial instrument 2009-2014 to control and take decisions on the grant of financial assistance pursuant to the rules.
4. the Committee shall be assisted by the Office of the financial instrument (the FBI). The FBI is responsible for the EEA financial instrument 2009-2014 for day-to-day operations and act as a contact person.
Article 5 authorisation of the responsible authorities of the beneficiary country is authorised by the national managing authority (CIS) to act on its behalf. The NGO responsible for the EEA financial instrument 2009-2014. the objectives for the year, as well as the EEA financial instrument 2009-2014 introduction to recipient country according to the rules. In accordance with rule 4.2 of the CIS, the certifying authority, audit authority and on the preparation and submission of reports to the responsible national authority is set out in Annex A.
Article 6 of framework multiannual planning 1. In accordance with the provision of article 2.1 the parties have agreed on a framework for implementation, consisting of such financial and substantive parameters: (a) the list of application domains for which reached the European economic area financial instrument 2009-2014 financial allocation for each area;
(b) specific programs, their main objectives and outcomes, if applicable, as well as any specific questions with respect to target groups, geographical locations, or other issues;
(c) specific program for adopters, if applicable;
(d) initiatives to strengthen recipient country and donor relations, including establishing the areas in which the program should prepare a donor partnership programmes according to article 3.2, identifying the donor program partners, such programmes, as well as funding programs or components that are focused solely on donor partnership projects;
(e) in some cases predefined projects to be included in the programmes;
(f) specific small scale grant schemes, if applicable.
2. framework for implementation is described in Annex B.
Article 7 annual meetings in accordance with the Provisions of article 2.4. annual meeting of participating and CIS FIXED. Annual meeting allows you to check and FREEZES in the previous reporting period progress and to agree on measures necessary to implement.
Article 8 amendments to the annexes annex 1 (A) may review the annual meetings. If the annual meetings agreed on the amendments of Annex A the following amendments need not make formal changes in the memorandum of understanding. The following amendments by the FICK and exchanges of letters.
2. Amendments to Annex B to be confirmed by the exchange of letters and in the FIKS.
Article 9 monitoring and availability of information, the EFTA Fick Auditor to the Council and their representatives have the right to make any technical or financial checks or tasks which they consider necessary to verify the program and project planning, implementation and monitoring, as well as the use of funds. The beneficiary country shall provide any necessary assistance, information and documentation.
Article 10 principles 1. implementation of this memorandum of understanding shall in all respects be determined rules and subsequent amendments.
2. the Donor and beneficiary countries will work closely to achieve the 2009 EEA financial instrument – the 2014 target. The parties agree to ensure maximum transparency, accountability and the proper use of funds, as well as the principles of good governance, sustainable development, gender equality and equal opportunities in all the EEA financial instrument 2009-2014 for the stages of implementation. 
3. The beneficiary country shall take proactive measures to ensure compliance with these principles in all the EEA financial instrument 2009-2014 for the stages of implementation.
Article 11 entry into force this memorandum of understanding shall enter into force on the day following that on which it is signed by the last party.
This memorandum of understanding signed in four originals in the English language.
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Annex a national command and control structure 1. National Managing Authority Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Latvia implements the national functions of the managing authority. The national head of the managing authority shall perform the functions of the Republic of Latvia Ministry of finance Deputy State Secretary of European Union structural funds and the Cohesion Fund.
The Ministry of finance is the Government's industry Ministry and is the leading national regulatory authority in the financial sector. It constitutes a financial policy, direct and coordinate its implementation, administration of foreign financial assistance and other external regulatory provision in specific functions.
The Finance Ministry departments responsible for national managing authority functions are the Foundation of the European Union strategy for the Department and the Foundation of the European Union supervisory Department. Each Department is headed by a Director, under the authority of the Ministry of finance Deputy State Secretary for the European Union's structural and cohesion funds, which in turn directs the Department of both of the above work, and is the head of the national managing authority. Finance Deputy State Secretary, Ministry of European Union structural and cohesion funds is directly subject to the Ministry of finance, the Secretary of State. Finance Ministry State Secretary is the Chief Administrative Officer of the Ministry of finance and reports directly to the Minister of finance. The Finance Minister is the political head of the Ministry of finance and the Government of the Republic of Latvia.
The national managing authority duties and responsibilities are defined in the rules, in particular those in article 4.3. In addition to the Provisions of article 4.3 the national managing authority: · Supports national legislation relating to the European economic area and the introduction of the financial instrument; The European economic area and of the implementation of the financial instrument monitoring system; · Establish and implement a reporting system on the inadequacies of the European economic area financial instruments; · Monitors the European economic area, the introduction of financial instruments according to the rules and national legislation.
2. certification authority the Treasury of the Republic of Latvia fulfils the functions of the certifying authority. Treasury Manager fulfils the certification authority functions.
The Republic of Latvia which is directly exposed to the financial Ministry. Treasury function manages the Treasury Manager. The Treasury Department, which is responsible for the functions of the certifying authority, is the Treasury Department on European Affairs.
The Treasury Department on European Affairs is headed by a Director, under the authority of the Treasury Manager. Treasury Manager is subject to the Finance Ministry's Deputy Secretary for the State budget, which in turn is directly subject to the Ministry of finance, the Secretary of State.
Certification authority duties and responsibilities are defined in the rules, in particular those in article 4.5. In addition to the Provisions of article 4.5 certification body: · Report to the national managing authority of the non-compliance or suspected non-compliance with financial flows, managed by the Program Manager of the European economic area within the framework of the financial instrument.
3. The audit authority of the Republic of Latvia Ministry of Finance Audit and Audit Department shall perform the functions of the audit authority. Audit and Audit Department Director, who is accountable to the Ministry of finance, the Secretary of State shall perform the audit functions of the authority.
The head of the audit authority approves and signs the audit authorities prepare for documents, including the audit report, the audit strategy and annual control reports. The audit authority operating according to international auditing standards, professional internal audit international standards of practice and code of ethics.
Audit of the duties and responsibilities of the authority is defined in the rules, in particular those in article 4.6. In addition to the Provisions of article 4.6 of the audit authority: · National audit provides policy development and oversight of the European economic area financial instruments; · Provides national-level legislation in relation to the functions of the audit authority; · Ensure the quality and reliability of the assessment carried out by the European economic area financial institutions involved in the implementation of the instrument for the internal audit departments; · Monitors the European economic area financial audit under the instrument on the audit recommendations.
4. Failure to comply with the reporting and submission to the responsible national authority national managing authority responsible for non-compliance with the preparation and submission of reports. These functions take the funds of the European Union Monitoring Department, which is part of the national managing authority.
The national managing authority duties and responsibilities in connection with the reporting of non-compliance with the rules is defined, and in particular article 11(3) thereof. In addition to the Provisions of article 11.3 of the national managing authority: · Ensure that all non-compliance reports and compliance with corrective measures are considered, and, if necessary, initiate and carry out audits to obtain assurance on the effectiveness and adequacy of the measures taken in order to detect and prevent inconsistencies and inappropriate use of recovered funds.
5. The Monitoring Committee the Monitoring Committee is created within six months after the signing of the memorandum of understanding. The duties and responsibilities set out in the rules, in particular those in article 4.4.
6. The strategic review in accordance with article 2.2 of the rules by the national managing authority shall annually submit to the FBI'S strategic review of the European economic area financial instruments in 2009-2014 for implementation. Parties must endeavour to organise annual meetings every year in the month of May.  
7. Organizational chart Annex B framework for implementation in accordance with the provisions of article 2.1 memorandum of understanding signatory parties have agreed the following the introduction of the framework set out in the annex.
1. the financial framework for implementation of the parameters.
 
The allocation of the EEA FI Latvia EUR program area of adaptation to climate change 10,365,000 funding non-governmental organisations 10,365,000 cultural and natural heritage and updating 10,019,500 518 250 grants Other grants for technical assistance for beneficiary country (1.9) 518.250 means the relationship between the national level (article 3.5.1) 172.750 Net allocation for Latvia (EUR) 31,958,750 2.  Special interests in bilateral relations between donor countries and Latvia should be strengthened with the aim of stimulating long-term cooperation, especially in the areas below with the donor program partners, as well as in other ways, such as by project level partnerships in all assisted in areas.
Program proposal evaluation, due account will be taken of the relevant Council of Europe human rights and monitoring the standards (such as those that are monitored by the European Committee for the prevention of torture and inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment (CPT), the Group of countries against corruption (GRECO), the Group of experts on action against trafficking in human beings (Greta) the European Commission against racism and intolerance (ECRI), etc.), including the European human rights and fundamental freedoms.
3. Introduction of self-sustainable frame parameters described Below for programmes to be developed and appropriate financial mechanisms for approval of the Committee established in the recipient country.
A. program area: climate change adaptation program: the national climate policy expected results: Developing strategies and measures to adapt to climate change; from carbon less dependent on the economy; improved capacity to implement the energy effective measures at national, regional and local level; improved environmental information about the impact of the situation and trends.
The program grants: EUR 10,365,000 programme implementing: environmental protection and regional development Ministry of the Donor program partner: Norway's climate and pollution Agency (CLIFF) general direction: the objective of the programme is to support the Latvia national comprehensive climate policy development, which includes ET non sector emissions, and all other sectors of adaptation issues. The program itself will be included in the collection, storage, quality assurance, and with climate change related data dissemination system; modeling tools; policy development activities and instruments; capacity building; public education and the updating of the climate change programme area B: financing of non-governmental organizations: NGO Programme Fund allocation: EUR program 10,365,000 program implementer: society integration fund main direction: at least 30% of the over-allocation should cover basic activities, as specified in the programme document. 50% of all – the award is to support the social sector activities (including welfare and basic services, local and regional initiatives to promote social inclusion, support for children and youth at risk and gender equality. 

Special interests: program to support intercultural dialogue and integration of national minorities, including information and education activities for updating citizenship and language training activities. Program to support non-governmental organizations capacity building programme area c.: cultural and natural heritage and the update program: cultural and natural heritage, and allocation of the programme update: EUR 10,019,500 program implementer: Ministry of Culture of the Donor program partner: Norwegian Directorate for cultural heritage, the Arts Council of Norway (small grants scheme) the general direction: program includes predefined projects (below) and funding for the open competition, the aim of which is to support the art nouveau and wooden architectural heritage conservation.
Predefined projects: 1) literature and music Museum reconstruction (a maximum of 50% of the allocation);
2) Riga Art Nouveau Centre cultural heritage digitization and Virtual Museum;
3) wooden architectural heritage and craft good practice projects, including creative industries and restoration Centre and Latgale Rezekne green synagogue restoration;
4) Budget of Raina and Memorial House (chalets) in Jurmala restoration;
5) Home Park Memorial "Tadenav" restoration;
6) Latvian ethnographic open-air museum port warehouse restoration.
Small grant scheme: EUR 500000 to assign no less than a small grant scheme for cultural exchange. Small grant scheme introduced in collaboration with Donor partners in the programme.
D. Scholarships program: Scholarship Programs grants: EUR 518 250 program implementer: Ministry of education and science of the Donor Program Partner: internationalisation of higher education Center main direction: the objective of the programme is to provide scholarships for students at all levels and courses. 
 
Memorandum OF UNDERSTANDING ON the IMPLEMENTATION OF the EEA FINANCIAL MECHANISM between 2009-2014-the REPUBLIC OF Latvia, hereinafter referred to as the "Beneficiary State", and ICELAND, the PRINCIPALITY OF LIECHTENSTEIN, the KINGDOM OF NORWAY, hereinafter referred to as the "Donor States hereinafter referred to as" together the "parties", whereas a Protocol 38b to the EEA Agreement, incorporated into the EEA Agreement by the agreement between the European Union , Iceland, the Principality of Liechtenstein and the Kingdom of Norway on the EEA Financial Mechanism 2009-2014, establish a financial mechanism (hereinafter referred to as the "EEA Financial Mechanism 2009-2014") through which the Donor States will contribute to the reduction of economic and social disparit in the European Economic area;
Whereas the EEA Financial Mechanism 2009-2014 aims to strengthen relations between the Donor States and the Beneficiary State to the mutual benefit of their peoples;
Whereas by decision of the Standing Committee of the EFTA States. 5/2010/SC of 9 December 2010 the Donor States have given the Financial Mechanism Committee, established by a decision of the Standing Committee of the EFTA States. 5/2004/SC of 3 June 2004, a mandate to manage the EEA Financial Mechanism 2009-2014;
Whereas the enhanced co-operation between the Donor States and the Beneficiary State will contribute to securing a stable, peaceful and prosperous Europe, based on good governance, democratic institutions, the rule of law, respect for human rights and sustainable development;
Whereas the parties agree to establish a framework for cooperation in order to ensur the effective implementation of the EEA Financial Mechanism 2009-2014;
the parties have AGREED on the following: article 1 Objective 1. The overall objective of the EEA Financial Mechanism 2009-2014 with it contribute to the reduction of economic and social disparit in the European Economic area and to the strengthening of bilateral relations between the Donor States and the beneficiary States through financial contributions in the priority sector listed in paragraph 2. Accordingly, the parties to this memorandum of Understanding shall endeavour to select for funding of the programme that contribute to the achievement of these objective.
2. The financial contributions shall be available in the following priority sectors: (a) Environmental protection and management;
(b) climate change and renewable energy;
(c) Civil society;
(d) Human and social development; and (e) Protecting cultural heritage.
Academic research may be eligible for funding in so far it is targeted at one or more of the priority sector.
Article 2 Legal Framework this memorandum of Understanding shall be read in conjunction with the following documents which, together with this memorandum of Understanding, constitut the legal framework of the EEA Financial Mechanism 2009-2014: (a) Protocol to the EEA 38b agreement on the EEA Financial Mechanism 2009-2014;
(b) the Regulations on the implementation of the EEA Financial Mechanism 2009-2014 (hereinafter referred to as the "Regulations") issued by the Donor States in accordanc with article 5.5 of the Protocol 38b;
(c) the application of the agreements that will be concluded for each program; and (d) any guidelines adopted by the Financial Mechanism Committee in accordanc with the Regulations.
Article 3 Financial Framework 1. In accordanc with article 2 of Protocol 38b, the total amount of the financial contribution is € 988.5 million in annual tranche of € 197.7 million over the period running from 1 May 2009 to 30 April 2014, inclusive.
2. In accordanc with article 5 of the Protocol, a total of € 38b 34.55 million shall be made available to the Beneficiary State over the period referred to in Paragraph 1. In accordanc with article 8.7 of Protocol and 38b article 1.8 of the Regulations, the management costs of the Donor States shall be covered by the overall amount referred to above. Further provision to this effect are set out in the Regulations. The net amount of the allocation to be made available to the Beneficiary State is € 31.958.750. Article 4 roles and responsibilities 1. The Donor States shall make funds available in support of the proposed program eligible by the Beneficiary State and agreed on by the Financial Mechanism Committee within the priority sector listed in article 3.1 of the Protocol and the 38b program area identified in the Annex B of this memorandum of Understanding. The Status of the Donor and the Beneficiary State may consult on possible and specific programmes before a formal proposal is submitted to the Programme Financial Mechanism Committee.
2. The Beneficiary State shall assuras the full financing of the programme of co-that benefit from support from the EEA Financial Mechanism 2009-2014 in accordanc with Annexe B and the programme agreements.
3. The Financial Mechanism Committee (hereinafter referred to as the "FMC") shall manage the EEA Financial Mechanism 2009-2014 and take decision on the granting of financial assistance in accordanc with the Regulations.
4. The Committee shall be assisted by the Financial Mechanism Office (hereinafter referred to as the "FM"). The FMO shall be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the EEA Financial Mechanism 2009-2014 and shall serve as a contact point.
Article 5 Designation of authorities the Beneficiary State has authorised a National Focal point to act on its behalf. The National Focal point shall have the overall responsibility for reaching the objective of the EEA Financial Mechanism 2009-2014 as well as for the implementation of the EEA Financial Mechanism 2009-2014 in the Beneficiary State in accordanc with the Regulations. In accordanc with article 4.2 of the Regulations, the National Focal point, the Certifying Authority, the audit Authority, and an appropriate national entity responsible for the preparation and submission of reports to the designated irregularit in Annex a. Article 6 multi-annual Programming Framework 1. In accordanc with article 2.1 of the Regulations, the parties have agreed on an implementation framework consisting of the following financial and substantive parameters of: (a) a list of agreed programme areas, the financial contributions from the EEA Financial Mechanism 2009-2014 by program area;
(b) identification of the program, their main focus and outcomes, as appropriate, as well as any specific concerns relating to their target groups, areas or other location issues;
(c) identification of the program operator, if appropriate;
(d) the strengthening of the bilateral initiative on relations between the Donor States and the Beneficiary State, including the identification of the program area in which donor partnership program of the axis referred to in article 3.2 shall be prepared, the designation of the donor program partners, the allocation of funds for such a program, and the program, or component thereof, that are dedicated exclusively to their donor partnership projects;
(e) in specific cases, the identification of pre-defined projects to be included in the relevant programme;
(f) identification of small grant schemes, as appropriate.
2. The implementation framework is outlined in Annex b. Article 7 Annual meeting In accordanc with article 2.3 of the Regulations an annual meeting shall be held between the FMC and the National Focal point. The annual meeting shall allow the FMC and the National Focal point to examin progress achieved over the previous reporting period and agree on any measure to be taken is not cessary.
Article 8 Modification of the annex 1 of Appendix A may be. subject to review at the annual meeting. Amendments to Annex A, agreed upon at the annual meetings do not require a formal change to this memorandum of Understanding. Such amendments shall be confirmed through the exchange of letters between the United Nations the FMC and the National Focal point.

2. Annex B may be changed through an exchange of letters between the FMC and the National Focal point.
Article 9 Control and access to Information the Financial Mechanism Committee, the EFTA Board of Auditors and their representatives have the right to carry out any technical or financial mission or they do not consider the cessary reviews follow the planning, implementation and monitoring of programmes and projects as well as the use of funds. The Beneficiary State shall provide all information and assistance, not cessary documentation.
Article 10 Each principles 1. The implementation of this memorandum of Understanding shall be governed in all aspects by the Regulations and subsequent amendments thereof in.
2. The objective of the EEA Financial Mechanism 2009-2014 shall be pursued in the framework of the close co-operation between the Donor States and the Beneficiary State. The parties agree to apply the highest degree of transparency, accountability and cost efficiency as well as the principles of good governance, sustainable development, gender equality and equal opportunities in all phases of the implementation of the EEA Financial Mechanism 2009-2014.3. The Beneficiary State shall take proactive steps in order of adherenc to ensur it these principles at all levels involved in the implementation of the EEA Financial Mechanism 2009-2014 article 11 Entry into force this memorandum of Understanding shall enter into force on the day after the date of its last signature.
This memorandum of Understanding is signed in four originals in the English language.
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For the Kingdom of Norway ANNEX A National management and control structures 1. National Focal point at the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Latvia shall act as the National Focal point. The Deputy State Secretary on EU Structural funds and Cohesion "Fund issues of the Ministry of Finance shall act as the head of the National Focal point.
The Ministry of finance is a line ministry of the Latvian Government and is the central State administration institutions in the field of finance. It will develop financial policy, line and organizes its implementation, manage external financial AIDS for the instrument, and perform the other functions stated in the external regulatory enactment.
The structural units within the Ministry of Finance responsible for carrying out the functions of the National Focal point with the Department of EU funds and the EU Strategy funds Monitoring Department. Each Department is headed by a director, both of whom report to the Deputy State Secretary on EU Structural funds and Cohesion "Fund issues of the Ministry of finance who will administer the work of these departments and is the head of the National Focal point. The Deputy State Secretary of the respectiv reports to the State Secretary of the Ministry of finance. The State Secretary is the administrative leader of the Ministry of finance and reports directly to the Minister of finance. The Minister of finance is the political leader of the Ministry of finance and a member of the Government.
The roles and responsibilities of the National Focal point with a stipulated in the Regulation, in particular article 4.3 thereof. In addition, the National Focal point shall: · The elaborations of the Ensur national legal acts on the implementation of the European Economic area Financial Mechanism.
Design and implementation of Ensur · the management and monitoring system for the European Economic area Financial Mechanism.
· A Elaborat and implementations that reporting system on in the framework of irregularit to the European Economic area Financial Mechanism.
· The implementation of the Monitor European Economic area Financial Mechanism in accordanc with Regulations and national legal acts.
2. the Certifying Authority the State Treasury of the Republic of Latvia shall act as the Certifying Authority. The State Treasurer acts as the Head of the Certifying Authority.
The State Treasury of the Republic of Latvia is directly subordinated to the Ministry of finance. The State Treasury's operations are managed by the State Treasurer. The responsible structural unit for coordination of the functions of the Certifying Authority is the European Affairs Department of the State Treasury.
The European Affairs Department of the State Treasury is headed by a director and responsible for subordinat directly reporting to the State Treasurer. The State Treasurer reports to the Deputy State Secretary on budget issues the who reports to the State Secretary of the Ministry of finance.
The roles and responsibilities of the Certifying Authority are stipulated in the Regulations, in particular article 4 thereof. In addition, the Certifying Authority shall: · Report to the National Focal point on actual or suspected cases of irregularit to in the financial flow is managed by the Program operators in the framework of the European Economic area Financial Mechanism.
3. The audit Authority, the Audit Department of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Latvia shall act as the audit Authority. The Director of the Audit Department, who is directly subordinated and reporting to the State Secretary of the Ministry of finance, shall act as the Head of the audit Authority.
The Head of the audit Authority will approve and sign the audit Authority's documentation, including audit reports, audit strategy and annual control reports. The audit Authority shall act in compliance with the International standards on Auditing, International Standard on assurance engagements and code of ethics.
The roles and responsibilities of the audit Authority with a stipulated in the Regulation, in particular article 4.6 thereof. In addition, the audit Authority shall: · The elaborations and Ensur the monitoring of the implementation of the National Audit Policy of the European Economic area Financial Mechanism.
The elaborations of the Ensur ・ national legal acts on implementation of the audit Authority's functions.
· The quality and reliability Ensur of the assessments undertaken by the internal audit units of the institutions that are involved in the administration of the European Economic area Financial Mechanism.
Monitor the implementation of audit ・ the recommendations provided in the framework of the audit of the European Economic area Financial Mechanism.
4. National public entity responsible for the preparation and submission of irregularit to reports.
The National Focal point shall be responsible for the preparation and submission of irregularit to reports. Tasks related to this responsibility shall be performed by the Monitoring of EU funds Department, which is institutionally a part of the National Focal point.
The roles and responsibilities of the National Focal point in their relations with the stipulated irregularit in the Regulation, in particular article 11(3) thereof. In addition, the National Focal point shall: · Ensur that all reports on the measure taken by the irregularit and prevent irregularit with is, and, if not reviewed cessary, initiat and carry out control and audit to establish assurances on the effectiveness and sufficiency of the measure for detection and prevention of irregularit and recovery of unjustified spending.
5. the Monitoring Committee The Monitoring Committee shall be established within six months of the signing of the memorandum of Understanding. Its role is stipulated in the Regulation, in particular article 4.4 thereof.
6. Strategic report In accordanc with article 2.2 of the Regulation, the National Focal point shall annually submit to the FMC a Strategic report on the implementation of the European Economic area Financial Mechanism 2009-2014 in the Beneficiary State. The Parties shall endeavour to hold the annual meeting in the month of May every year. Organisation chart ANNEX B Implementation framework In accordanc with article 2.1 of the Regulations, the parties to this memorandum of Understanding have agreed on an implementation framework outlined in this annex.
1. the Financial parameters of the implementation framework of the EEA FM towns contributions Program area Adaptation to climate change € 10,365,000 funds for the Non-governmental Organisation in the Conservation and Revitalisation of 10,365,000 € Cultural and Natural Heritage € 10,019,500 € Other allocations 518.250 Scholarship Technical assistance to the Beneficiary State (art. 1.2) Fund for bilateral relations 518.250 euros at national level (art. 3.5.1) € Net allocation to 172.750 Latvia € 31,958,750 2. Specific concern in the Bilateral relations between the Donor States and Latvia shall be strengthened with the aim of stimulating long-term cooperation, in particular in the programme areas listed below with the donor program partners, as well as through other means such as partnership at project level in all programme areas supported.
The appraisal of programme proposals will take due account of relevant human rights-and governance-related standards of the Council of Europe (such as those monitored by the CPT, Greco, Greta, ECRI etc.), including the Convention for the Protection of Human rights and Fundamental Freedom.
3. the Substantive parameters of the implementation framework of the programme described below with the to be prepared and, subject to FMC approval, implemented in the Beneficiary State.
A. Programme area: Adaptation to climate change Program: National Climate Policy Expected outcomes: Developed strategies and adapting to a changing "for climate; (a) less carbon-dependent economy; Improved capacity at the national, regional and local level in their energy efficiency measure undertak; Improved environmental impact, information on status and trends

Programme grant: € 10,365,000 programme Operator: Ministry of Environmental Protection and Regional Development Programme Donors partners: the Norwegian climate and Pollution Agency (CLIFF) change the focus: the programme aims to support Latvia in developing a comprehensive national climate policy covering the non-ETS sector as regards emission, and all sector as regards adaptation. The program will encompass systems for collection, storage, quality assurance and dissemination of environmental data related to climate change; modelling tools; policy development measure and instrument; capacity building; and awareness raising and education (B). Program area: funds for Non-Governmental organisations In: NGO Fund programme grant: € 10,365,000 programme Operator: Society Integration Foundation Change focus: At least 30% of the re-granting shall cover core activities as defined in the programme paper. 50% of the re-granting shall support the social sector activities including the provision of welfare and basic services, local and regional initiative to promote social inclusion and support to children and youth at risk and gender equality.
Specific concerns: the programme shall support multicultural dialogue and the integration of national awareness raising minorit, including information and education activities on citizenship and language training activities. The programme shall support the NGO capacity building.
C. Programme area: Conservation and Revitalisation of Cultural and Natural Heritage Program: Conservation and Revitalisation of Cultural and Natural Heritage programme grant: € 10,019,500 programme Operator: Ministry of culture of the Donor program partners: Norwegian Directorate for Cultural Heritage (RA) Arts Council Norway (for small grants scheme) change the focus: the Program will encompass the pre-defined projects (below) and the fund for an Open Call, aimed at protection of Art Nouveau wooden architecture and cultural heritage.
Pre-defined projects: 1) the Development of the Museum of literature and Music (maximum 50% of the allocation);
2) Digitalisation of the cultural heritage of the Riga Art Center and Novea creation of the virtual museum;
3) safe-guarding of significant wooden architecture heritage and good practice in the crafts, including establishment of the creative industries and Restoration Centre in Latgale and Restoration of the Rezekne «Synagogu;
4) Restoration of Rainis and Aspazija memorial house (summer cottage) in Jurmala;
5) Restoration of Rainis memorial house "Tadenav";
6) Restoration of the Latvian Ethnographic open-air museum's port warehouse.
Small grant scheme: Not less than € 500.000 for a small grant scheme for cultural exchange. The small grant scheme shall be implemented in partnership with a Donor Program partners.
D. Scholarship program: Scholarship Programme grant: € 518.250 programme Operator: Ministry of Education and science in the Donor partners: Centre for Internationalisation of Higher Education Change focus: the programme aims at providing a scholarship for students of all levels and all fields of study.