Article 3 Main obligations of the Member States

1.Each Member State shall designate one or more competent authorities within that Member State, with the necessary powers and responsibilities for the oversight and enforcement tasks regarding ground handling organisations operating at the aerodromes within the scope of Regulation (EU) 2018/1139.

2.The national competent authorities shall have the following obligations, which are detailed further in the Annex to this Regulation:

(a)to receive declarations from organisations that perform ground handling services at the aerodromes that are under their jurisdiction;

(b)to conduct oversight of those ground handling organisations;

(c)to ensure the personnel assigned to perform ground handling oversight are appropriately trained, qualified and competent and their competence is maintained;

(d)to contribute to the implementation of an effective cooperative oversight;

(e)to take or initiate enforcement measures as appropriate.

3.Member States shall ensure that the competent authorities have the necessary capabilities and resources to fulfil their responsibilities under this Regulation.

4.Member States shall ensure that competent authorities exercise their powers impartially and transparently.