It sets out the principle of the strict division of responsibilities between the European Community, represented by the Commission, the Authority and the European Space Agency, granting the Commission responsibility for the management of the programmes and setting out precisely the tasks given at that time to the agency.
Sellega nähakse ette pädevusvaldkondade range jaotumine Euroopa Ühenduse (keda esindab komisjon), ameti ja Euroopa Kosmoseagentuuri vahel, antakse komisjonile vastutus programme juhtida ja esitatakse täpne loetelu asutuse selleaegsetest ülesannetest.