Article 17 - Designation of the competent authority

• Regulation (EU) 2019/947 found in: Unmanned Aircraft Systems (2019/947 and 2019/945) Part-UAS (Jul 2024)

Article 17 - Designation of the competent authority Regulation (EU) 2019/947 1. Each Member State shall designate one or more entities as the competent authority for the tasks referred to in Article 18. 2. Where a Member State designates more than one entity as a competent authority it shall: (a) clearly define the areas of competence of each competent authority in terms of responsibilities; (b) establish appropriate coordination mechanism between those entities to ensure the effective oversight of all organisations and persons subject to this Regulation. ## Article 17 - Designation of the competent authority *Regulation (EU) 2019/947* 1. Each Member State shall designate one or more entities as the competent authority for the tasks referred to in Article 18. 2. Where a Member State designates more than one entity as a competent authority it shall: (a) clearly define the areas of competence of each competent authority in terms of responsibilities; (b) establish appropriate coordination mechanism between those entities to ensure the effective oversight of all organisations and persons subject to this Regulation.