Translation of "host response function " (English → French) :

Following the Thessaloniki European Council, it is necessary to formalise the existence and functioning of such a network — drawing on experiences gained in the operation of running projects, including the Belgian-led Western Balkans ILO network — through a legally binding act, setting out the obligation to establish forms of cooperation among immigration liaison officers of the Member States, the objectives of such cooperation, the functions and appropriate qualifications of such liaison officers, as well as their responsibilities vis-à-vis the host country a ...[+++]nd the sending Member State.

(5) Following the Thessaloniki European Council, it is necessary to formalise the existence and functioning of such a network - drawing on experiences gained in the operation of running projects, including the Belgian-led Western Balkans ILO network - through a legally binding act, setting out the obligation to establish forms of cooperation among immigration liaison officers of the Member States, the objectives of such cooperation, the functions and appropriate qualifications of such liaison officers, as well as their responsibilities vis-à-vis the host country a ...[+++]nd the sending Member State.

On the division of responsibilities between competent authorities, in the case of branches we consider that in order to ensure a correct functioning of the single market the principle of the host Member State regulation should only apply as an exception for determining the conduct of business rules and record-keeping.

Whereas the stability and sound operation of the financial system and the protection of investors presuppose that a host Member State has the right and responsibility both to prevent and to penalize any action within its territory by investment firms contrary to the rules of conduct and other legal or regulatory provisions it has adopted in the interest of the general good and to take action in emergencies; whereas, moreover, the competent authorities of the host Member State must, in discharging their responsibilities, be able to count on the closest cooperation with the competent authorities of the home Member State, particularly as r ...[+++]egards business carried on under the freedom to provide services; whereas the competent authorities of the home Member State are entitled to be informed by the competent authorities of the host Member State of any measures involving penalties on an investment firm or restrictions on its activities which the latter have taken vis-à-vis the investment firms which the former have authorized so as to be able to perform their function of prudential supervision efficiently; whereas to that end cooperation between the competent authorities of home and host Member States must be ensured;

The band support funding says it covers a host of functions and responsibilities at the administration level when, in reality, it barely touches a lot of those functions and responsibilities.

It also provides support for all protocol functions (such as arranging visits by foreign heads of state to Canada) and is responsible for organizing conferences hosted by Parliament.