The JMC is the main joint decision making structure of the programme. Each participating country -in the Programme is represented in the JMC Each national delegation has one voting right. The JMC is chaired by the JMA.
The partner countries of the JOP have established a Joint Monitoring Committee. The overall tasks of the JMC are to ensure the quality and effectiveness of implementation and accountability of the programme.
The main tasks of the JMC include:
- Approving the work programme of the JMA;
- Appointing the SC for the assessment of project proposals;
- Approving the application packages before the calls for proposals are launched by the JMA;
- Deciding on the selection criteria to be applied and approving any revision of those criteria in accordance with the needs of the programme;
- Deciding on the final selection of the projects and the budget of each project to be funded;
- Deciding on the amounts and on the allocation of funds and resources for TA, including human resources;
- Reviewing, at each meeting, the administrative decisions taken by the JMA;
- Examining, at least once a year, the operational and financial report submitted by the JMA;
- Reviewing periodically the progress made towards achieving the overall and specific objectives of the programme on the basis of documents submitted by the JMA;
- Proposing – if appropriate – to the JMA any revision of the programme likely to improve its effectiveness or its management;
- Examining any possible cases of irregularity and/or the need for recovery brought to its attention by the JMA.
- For more information regarding the composition and procedures of the JMC, please refer to the Programming Document of the Black Sea JOP.