9042/10 PR/lm 1 DG H 1 A COUNCIL OF THE ... - Ny i Danmark

2.2. Administrative responsibility of the intervening authorityThe diplomatic representative or the head of the consular section shall assume, in accordancewith their national powers, full responsibility for the practical arrangements for the issue ofvisas by their missions or posts and shall consult with one another.The diplomatic mission or consular post shall take its decision on the basis of all theinformation available to it and bearing in mind the specific situation of each applicant.2.3. Procedure to be followed in cases of prior consultation with the central authorities of the otherContracting PartiesThe Contracting Parties have decided to set up a system for the purpose of carrying outconsultation with the central authorities. In the event that the technical system for consultationfails, the following measures may be applied temporarily on a case-by-case basis:– Limitation of the number of cases of consultation to those where consultation is deemedessential– Use of the local network of embassies and consulates of the Contracting Parties concernedin order to channel consultation– Use of the network of embassies of the Contracting Parties located (a) in the countrycarrying out the consultation, (b) in the country which is to be consulted– Use of conventional means of communication between contact points: fax, telephone, etc.– Exercise of greater vigilance in the common interest.9042/10 PR/lm 39DG H 1 AEN