1. European Grouping of Territorial Co-operation (EGTC) The 3 rd Meeting of the EGTC Approval Authorities Financial Institute for Regional Development, PI Dina Ferreira March 7, 2014, Budapest

2. Meeting of the EGTC Approval Authorities European Grouping of Territorial Co-operation (EGTC) 7 th March 2014 IFDR Functions

3. Meeting of the EGTC Approval Authorities European Grouping of Territorial Co-operation (EGTC) 7 th March 2014 Mission Executes regional development policy through the financial coordination of the community structural funds and of the Cohesion Fund. Financial Institute for Regional Development, PI

4. Meeting of the EGTC Approval Authorities European Grouping of Territorial Co-operation (EGTC) 7 th March 2014 ■ Put forward proposals of sustainable regional development policies ■ National coordination of ERDF and CF ■ Payment Authority / Certifying Authority ■ Control of the operations, within ERDF and CF Main responsibilities Financial Institute for Regional Development, PI

5. Meeting of the EGTC Approval Authorities European Grouping of Territorial Co-operation (EGTC) 7 th March 2014 Directive Council Function Unit Vice-Chairman Payments Chairman Control and Audit Internal Audit Certification Support for Institutional Management Control and Audit Certification Internal Audit Vice-Chairman Financial Institute for Regional Development, PI

6. Meeting of the EGTC Approval Authorities European Grouping of Territorial Co-operation (EGTC) 7 th March 2014 Communication Internal Audit Legal Support and Litigation Legal Support and Litigation Technical Documentation Planning and Programming Audit Territorial Cooperation and Community Initiatives Information Systems Information Systems IS NSRF Internal IS Financial and Asset Administration Human Resources Financial Management Coordination of Operational Management Coordination of Operational Management Control and Audit Statutory Auditor Directive Council BodyUnitGroup Support for Operational Management ERDF and Cohesion Fund Control of Expense Declarations Certification ChairmanVice-ChairwomanVice-Chairman Support for Institutional Management Support for Institutional Management Financial Coordination Financial Coordination ERDF TA OP Technical Secretariat ERDF TA OP Technical Secretariat Programming and Financial Monitoring Monitoring and Evaluation Financial Institute for Regional Development, PI

7. Meeting of the EGTC Approval Authorities European Grouping of Territorial Co-operation (EGTC) 7 th March 2014 Managing AuthorityCertifying AuthorityAudit Authority CROSSBORDER Spain-PortugalESPTES ENPIIT TRANSNATIONAL Atlantic AreaPT SUDOEES MACESPTES MEDFR INTERREGIONAL INTERREG IV CFR INTERACTSK

8. Meeting of the EGTC Approval Authorities European Grouping of Territorial Co-operation (EGTC) 7 th March 2014 Decree Law No. 376/2007 of 8 November adopts the measures that are necessary to ensure the implementation of Regulation (EC) No. 1082/2006 of the European Parliament and Council, of 5 July, on European groupings of territorial cooperation and defines: ■ Who can be a Member of an EGTC ■ What are the Organs of an EGTC ■ What are the procedures for the approval of an EGTC

9. Meeting of the EGTC Approval Authorities European Grouping of Territorial Co-operation (EGTC) 7 th March 2014 Who can be member of an EGTC: a) The State, through the services and entities it encompasses in direct and indirect administration, respectively; b) Local authorities; c) Inter-municipal authorities; d) Metropolitan areas; e) Public law entities, as described in Article 1, Paragraph 2, Point 9 of 2004/18/EC Directive, of the European Parliament and Council, of 31 March, about the coordination of processes of adjudication of public works contracts, public supply contracts, and public service contracts. It is also possible for associations constituted by the entities belonging to one or more of the categories referred above.

10. Meeting of the EGTC Approval Authorities European Grouping of Territorial Co-operation (EGTC) 7 th March 2014 Any EGTC constituted in accordance with Portuguese law must have the following organs: ■ a General Assembly, in which all members of the EGTC are represented; ■ a Director, who represents the EGTC and acts in its name; ■ a Fiscal Council. The statute may provide for other organs, as long as their competences are defined clearly.

11. Meeting of the EGTC Approval Authorities European Grouping of Territorial Co-operation (EGTC) 7 th March 2014 Entities aiming to participate in an EGTC must notify the Financial Institute for Regional Development (IFDR), I.P., of their intention. This notification must be undertaken with the following elements: a) A copy of the proposed agreement, elaborated in accordance with Article 8 of Regulation (EC) No. 1082/2006, of the European Parliament and Council, of 5 July; b) A copy of the draft statutes, elaborated in accordance with the relevant national legislation and with Article 9 of Regulation (EC) No. 1082/2006, of the European Parliament and Council, of 5 July; c) Complete information about the identity, nature, and limited or unlimited liability of the members of the EGTC, and about their respective functions within the future EGTC; d) An explanatory record of the future activity of the EGTC, the way in which it proposes to strengthening economic and social cohesion within the European Union, and the legal framework covering the functions of the Portuguese members of the EGTC, with reference to the territorial cooperation competences established in national law; e) Indication of the operative period of the future EGTC. Procedures

12. Meeting of the EGTC Approval Authorities European Grouping of Territorial Co-operation (EGTC) 7 th March 2014 Once the notification has been accepted, the IFDR, I.P., proposes to the Member of the Government who is responsible for regional development, a consultation to be held with the Member of the Government responsible for foreign affairs, and with those Members of the Government with responsibilities of the matters covered by the EGTC, so that these may verify, respectively, the conformity of the draft agreement with European community law and the international commitments of the Portuguese State, as well as with domestic law. The Members of the Government that are consulted must pronounce themselves about the draft agreement no later than a month after receiving it. The decision about the participation of an EGTC must be taken, and the interested parties notified, no more than three months after the date of the reception of an admissible candidacy. Procedures

13. Meeting of the EGTC Approval Authorities European Grouping of Territorial Co-operation (EGTC) 7 th March 2014 The functions of any EGTC that is legally based in Portugal may cease as a result of a decision by a member of the Government responsible for regional development, if that EGTC has ceased to fulfil the requirements established in Article 1 (2) or Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No. 1082/2006, of the European Parliament and Council, of 5 July, or if it has violated any Portuguese legal disposition that threatens the continuation of the activities of the EGTC on national territory. The constitution of an EGTC is published in the Portuguese official journal.

14. Meeting of the EGTC Approval Authorities European Grouping of Territorial Co-operation (EGTC) 7 th March 2014 Considering the importance of the EGTC within the cross border cooperation the Spanish and the Portuguese Government established Recommendations for the constitution of an Iberian EGTC - September 21th, 2009 Is appropriate to set up an EGTC when, starting from the human, social and economic situation of the Territories concerned, this new instrument brings an added value and is considered to be more effective than other mechanisms for cooperation to pursue concrete objectives recommended in the Constitutive Act. The proposed establishment of an EGTC will therefore highlight the increased effectiveness of this cooperation instrument, vis-à-vis other possible, to pursue the goals advocated in its constitutive act.

15. Meeting of the EGTC Approval Authorities European Grouping of Territorial Co-operation (EGTC) 7 th March 2014 Cross-border cooperation objectives of the EGTC should have a strategic nature and be defined concretely and clearly, and be oriented to exercise an influence on the competitiveness of territories, in the quality of life of the citizen and, consequently, increasing territorial cohesion. It is recommended to identify in each of the Territories concerned partners with the necessary skills for the attainment of the objectives of territorial cooperation, ensuring that the EGTC streamline partnerships to promote competitiveness of territories. Considering the cost, in time and political capital, of the creation of an EGTC, it is recommended (but this is not laid down in legislation) to fixe a reasonably long duration, e.g. 5 years

16. Meeting of the EGTC Approval Authorities European Grouping of Territorial Co-operation (EGTC) 7 th March 2014 It is recommended to follow a criterion of parity and balance in respect of the location of the Head Office of the EGTC, with the aim of achieving a number roughly equal in both countries. It is considered advisable rotating presidencies of each EGTC, corresponding the first normally to the country in which is not situated the EGTC headquarters. The EGCT can promote their activities with or without public co-financing. When an EGTC promotes activities with Community funding, the EGCT will be a beneficiary and does not participate in the OP management.

17. Meeting of the EGTC Approval Authorities European Grouping of Territorial Co-operation (EGTC) 7 th March 2014 Designation Galiza - Norte de Portugal Members CCDR Norte Xunta da Galiza Notification sent to FIRD 28-02-2008 Approval Despacho nº 20723/2008 DR de 7 agosto 2008 Territorial Scope

18. Meeting of the EGTC Approval Authorities European Grouping of Territorial Co-operation (EGTC) 7 th March 2014 Designação Duero-Douro Members 6 Municípios Portugueses. CM Freixo de Espada à Cinta. CM Mogadouro. CM Torre de Moncorvo. CM Vila Nova de Foz Côa. CM Vinhais 63 Freguesias Portuguesas Associação de Freguesias da Raia e do Côa 107 Ayuntamientos das Prov. de Zamora e Salamanca Organismo Autónomo D'Arribes Associação de Municípios para a Cooperação e o Desenvolvimento Local Notification sent to FIRD 23-05-2008 Approval Despacho nº 7128/2009 DR de 9 março 2009

19. Meeting of the EGTC Approval Authorities European Grouping of Territorial Co-operation (EGTC) 7 th March 2014 Designation ZASNET Members Ass. Munic. da Terra Fria do Nordeste Transmontano Ass. Munic. da Terra Quente Transmontana Ass. Munic. do Douro Superior Diputacion Provincial de Zamora Diputacion Provincial de Salamanca Ayuntamiento de Zamora Notification sent to FIRD 01-08-2008 Approval Despacho nº 23110/2009 DR de 21 outubro 2009 Territorial Scope

20. Meeting of the EGTC Approval Authorities European Grouping of Territorial Co-operation (EGTC) 7 th March 2014 Designation Faixa Piritosa Ibérica Members 5 Municípios Portugueses. CM Aljustrel. CM Almodôvar. CM Castro Verde. CM Grândola. CM Mértola Inst. Desenv. Social Assoc. Defesa Património de Mértola Deputacion Provincial de Huelva Notification sent to FIRD 03-12-2010 Approval Despacho nº 3553/2013 DR de 7 março 2013 Designação Vale do Tâmega Members 6 Municípios Portugueses. CM Chaves. CM Boticas. CM Montalegre. CM Vila Pouca de Aguiar. CM Valpaços. CM Vinhais Diputacion de Ourense Notification sent to FIRD 15-10-2008 Approval Despacho nº 3552/2013 DR de 6 março 2013 A Autoridade Espanhola comunicou em 28 de maio 2013 a caducidade do AECT, por inatividade das Autoridades solicitantes Territorial Scope

21. Meeting of the EGTC Approval Authorities European Grouping of Territorial Co-operation (EGTC) 7 th March 2014 Designation Eurocidade Chaves-Verin Members Município de Chaves Concello de Verin Notification sent to FIRD 12-08-2010 Approval Despacho nº 3554/2013 DR de 6 março 2013 Territorial Scope

22. Meeting of the EGTC Approval Authorities European Grouping of Territorial Co-operation (EGTC) 7 th March 2014 Still on going procedures for the constitution of: Guadiana Central – 7 municipalities, Associação de Desenvolvimento Regional do Alentejo (ADRAL), 6 Ayuntamientos and the Diputación Provincial de Badajoz; BIN-SAL AECT – 9 municipalities and the Diputación Provincial de Salamanca; ExtremAlentejo –5 municipalities and 4 Ayuntamientos.

23. Meeting of the EGTC Approval Authorities European Grouping of Territorial Co-operation (EGTC) 7 th March 2014

24. Meeting of the EGTC Approval Authorities European Grouping of Territorial Co-operation (EGTC) 7 th March 2014 Projects Approved on cross border Spain Portugal OP PT BENEFICIARYERDF Comunidade de Trabalho Galicia-Norte de Portugal e Agrupamento Europeu de Cooperação Territorial Galicia-Norte de Portugal BP: CCDRN54.750,00 OBJECTIVES: to increase the development and attractiveness of the Euro region through the strengthening of territorial, economic and social cohesion, reviving a set of actors and of innovative actions in the various fields of cross-border cooperation institutions.. Actions: Boosting cross-border Observatory; Operation of CT G-NP; Consolidation of the GNP, EGTC as a resource centre of the Euro region and agent of innovative projects; Study and experimentation of new forms of cooperation. RESULTS : dissemination of joint statistics of Euro region; Confirmation of the working community as a forum for strategic design and planning; Implementation of key projects of the 2nd generation policies; Affirmation of new actors of cooperation. B2: SX de Relacións Exteriores (XGAL) 240.000,00 B3: EGCT GNP (Galicia-Norte de Portugal) 377.115,00 B4: Instituto Galego de Estatística (XGAL) 45.000,00 B5: DX de Administración Local (XGAL) 99.679,80 B6: CIM Alto Minho56.250,00 872.794,80 Galicia-Norte de Portugal

25. Meeting of the EGTC Approval Authorities European Grouping of Territorial Co-operation (EGTC) 7 th March 2014 PT BENEFICIARYERDF Joint valuation of natural areas (NATURA 2000 network) as a transboundary biosphere reserve EGCT ZASNET 300.000,00 OBJECTIVES: to promote the conservation and protection of cross-border natural areas; Define natural resources for their joint management as biosphere reserve; Strengthen the cooperation of the authorities of NATURA 2000. Actions: study of the cross-border territory within the framework of Natura 2000; Joint promotion and training plan and environmental education; Presentation of the bid to UNESCO: programme "man and the biosphere" (MAB). RESULTS: plan set of natural resources (PORN) of seven spaces; Declaration by the UNESCO as a cross- border biosphere reserve; Integral strategy of future development set Norte de Portugal-Castilla y León Projects Approved on cross border Spain Portugal OP

26. Meeting of the EGTC Approval Authorities European Grouping of Territorial Co-operation (EGTC) 7 th March 2014 PT BENEFICIARYERDF Joint valuation of natural areas (NATURA 2000 network) as a transboundary biosphere reserve EGCT Duero - Douro 600.000,00 OBJECTIVES : to recover, conserve and enhance the natural heritage, based on the establishment of a Common public policy that favors the joint management of the territory, thereby contributing to the sustainable development of the cross-border rural world. Action : Promote cross-border joint actions of protection, conservation and enhancement of the environment and natural resources; Support planning actions and joint management of human and material resources of the border RESULTS: "cross-border environmental management Model"; Recovery of local identity; Elimination of 100 "critical points"; Sustainable environmental management; Involvement of socio-economic actors MULTI REGIONAL Projects Approved on cross border Spain Portugal OP

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