The JTS is responsible to the Monitoring Committee and works under a contract with the MA, who also controls and monitors their work. The JTS gives technical support to the MC and the SC as well as to the MA and the PA.

It fulfils all day-to-day-work on the transnational level. It will work in close contact with the National Contact Points. It will therefore act as a transnational focal point for the network of the National Contact Points.

Direct Support to the MA:

• preparation of contract with Lead Partner and contract management;

Programme related services:

• secretariat to the MC and SC including organisation of meetings, preparation and implementation of decisions to be taken there, drafting of minutes, etc;

• management of project application process (including calls for proposals, information and advice to project applicants, preparation of standardised forms for project applications, checking and assessment of applications, advice and assistance to transnational projects regarding implementation of activities, support to projects financial administration, etc.);

• monitoring of the progress made by projects through the evaluation of progress (activity and financial) reports;

• dealing with dissemination of information and publicity on the programme and its projects;

• administrative management of (external) tasks and services, including reporting, organisation of mid-term-evaluation, interpreting services and translations as may be required;

Networking:

• project development node in the network of National Contact Points and close co-operation with National Contact Points;

• co-operation with national committees and transnational working groups;

• liaison with the implementing authorities, the European Commission and other INTERREG III B co-operation areas;

• co-operation with organisations, institutions and networks relevant for the objectives of the programme in the Alpine Area.

Joint Technical Secretariat

Stadt Rosenheim

Postfach 1209

D - 83013 Rosenheim

Germany

Tel. +49 8031 36 2770

Fax +49 8031 36 2779

www.alpinespace.org

email: jts@no-spam-please-remove.rosenheim.de

The JTS is a seven staff member office. It is composed of a Team Coordination unit of two members, three Project Officers, one Communication Officer and one Administrative Assistant. the JTS is also temporarily supported by trainees.

The Presentation of the JTS staff page.

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