1. All auction processes shall be monitored by the same auction monitor.
2. All Member States shall appoint an auction monitor following a joint procurement procedure between the Commission and the Member States conducted pursuant to the third subparagraph of Article 91(1) of Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 and Article 125c of Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2342/2002.
3. The period for which the auction monitor is appointed shall be no longer than 5 years.
At least three months prior to the expiry of the term of appointment or termination of the appointment of the auction monitor, a successor shall be appointed, pursuant to paragraph 2.
4. The identity and contact details of the auction monitor shall be published on the Commission's website.