The mandate is composed of a decision of the Council and a decision of the representatives of the member states authorising the opening of negotiations, as well as directives for the negotiation of the agreement.
Volitused koosnevad nõukogu otsusest ja liikmesriikide esindajate otsusest, millega antakse luba alustada läbirääkimisi, ning läbirääkimisjuhistest lepingu sõlmimiseks.