The URBACT II Programme 2007 - 2013 - Lublin

Final Application Form TN URBACT II
tations on the working plan and network strategy. On demand the Steering
Committee will be assisted by representatives of the EC (Fast Track), thematic
pole manager, MA representatives.
Participation in training measures at Programme level: the LP will assure presence
in all relevant training measures and events at URBACT Programme level
(e.g. annual Lead Partner meetings, training for project managers on PRES-
AGE-CTE etc.)
10.3 Operational management, including administrative and financial
aspects
As stated above, Ms. Barbara Bühler from the Planning and Building Division of the
city of Regensburg (world heritage management sub-department) will be responsible
for the operational management of the project, which comprises also the financial
and administrative co-ordination of the actions. She will have access to PRESAGE-
CTE and act as focal point to the partners and to the URBACT Secretariat for all project
management matters.
Mr. Klaus Grepmeier as the appointed European Officer of the city of Regensburg will
assist Ms. Bühler in the management and financial co-ordination of the URBACT network
and will act as main contact point to the EC for all aspects related to the Regions
for Economic Change Initiative and the Fast Track.
All three experts from the city of Regensburg involved in the project co-ordination
and management will contribute also to the dissemination of project results beyond
the partnership and will be prepared to give presentations about the project on international
workshops or conferences.
11 INVOLVEMENT OF PARTNERS
From the very beginning the project is developed and animated not only based on
the initiative of the lead partner and some selected partners it is rather set up by
an active dialogue between all the participating cities which are facing similar
challenges within their urban landscapes. During the development phase (phase I)
of the project all 10 project partners as well as other interested organisations
(e.g. the EAHTR - European Association of Historic Towns and Regions) were represented
at the meetings in order to develop a common baseline and common objectives
to be achieved in the course of the network.
The HerO work plan presented is characterized by a set of exchange and learning
activities involving representatives of the project partner cities, members of their
URBACT Local Support Groups as well as representatives of the competent MAs.
Even if the lead partner has a major role to play as animator and ‘think tank’ of
the network the work programme shows a balanced participation of all network
partners especially in view of developing the strategic outputs and policy recommendations
expected from the network.
All network partners are involved in the communication and dissemination activities
of the project on a European level as well as on national, regional and local
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