In order to reconcile the need for concise operational programmes setting out clear commitments by the Member States and the need to allow for flexibility for adjustment to changing circumstances, a distinction should be made between the essential elements of the operational programme which are subject to a Commission decision and other elements which are not subject to a Commission decision and can be amended by a Member State.
Chun a thabhairt go mbeadh an gá atá le cláir bheachta oibríochtúla ina leagann na Ballstáit gealltanais shoiléire amach ag réiteach leis an ngá atá le solúbthacht a cheadú chun coigeartú a dhéanamh i bhfianaise cúinsí atá ag athrú, ba cheart idirdhealú a dhéanamh idir eilimintí bunriachtanacha an chláir oibríochtúil atá faoi réir cinnidh ón gCoimisiún agus eilimintí eile nach bhfuil faoi réir cinnidh ón gCoimisiún agus ar féidir le Ballstát iad a leasú.