Where there is more than one competent authority in their territory, Member States shall ensure that the respective duties of those competent authorities are clearly defined and that they collaborate closely in order to discharge those duties effectively.
I gcás ina bhfuil níos mó ná aon údarás inniúil amháin ina gcríoch, áiritheoidh na Ballstáit go saineofar dualgais na n-údarás inniúil sin faoi seach go soiléir agus go n-oibreoidh siad i ndlúthchomhar le chéile ionas gur féidir leo na dualgais sin a dhéanamh go héifeachtach.