Functions of the managing authority

1.   The managing authority shall be responsible for managing the programme with a view to delivering the objectives of the programme. In particular, it shall have the following functions:
(a)
select operations in accordance with Article 73, with the exception of operations referred to in point (d) of Article 33(3);
(b)
carry out programme management tasks in accordance with Article 74;
(c)
support the work of the monitoring committee in accordance with Article 75;
(d)
supervise intermediate bodies;
(e)
record and store electronically the data on each operation necessary for monitoring, evaluation, financial management, verifications and audits in accordance with Annex XVII, and ensure the security, integrity and confidentiality of data and the authentication of users.
2.   The Member State may entrust the accounting function referred to in Article 76 to the managing authority or to another body.
3.   For programmes supported by the AMIF, the ISF and the BMVI, the accounting function shall be carried out by the managing authority or under its responsibility.