Frontex is an EU agency
responsible for supporting EU Member States and Schengen-associated countries
in the management of the EU’s external borders and the fight against
cross-border crime.
The Agency is governed by a
system of checks and balances designed to ensure full accountability,
transparency,
and respect
for fundamental rights, also known as human rights.
Frontex is accountable
to the European Parliament, which represents EU citizens, and to the Council, which represents Member State governments. The Agency also answers to
national border guard authorities whose representatives are members of the Agency’s
Management
Board.
The Management
Board oversees the functioning of the Agency – it determines its budget
and verifies its execution, ensures that transparent decision-making procedures
are in place, and appoints the executive management.
In addition, an independent Fundamental
Rights Officer reports directly to the Management Board and also cooperates with
the Consultative
Forum, which assists the Executive Director and Management
Board with independent advice in fundamental rights matters.
Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, is managed by an Executive Director who is appointed by the Management Board of the Agency on the basis of a proposal from the European Commission.
The Executive Director is responsible for:
- The preparation and implementation of the strategic decisions taken by the Management Board
- taking decisions related to the operational activities of Frontex
- ensuring the day-to-day administration and functioning of Frontex
- any other tasks defined by the Regulation or assigned by the Management Board
The Frontex Executive Director is assisted by three Deputy Executive Directors who each have a specific area of responsibility. These include:
- Administration and information management
- Operational planning and returns
- Capabilities including the selection and training of Standing Corps officers
Daily tasks are distributed among twelve thematic divisions and offices, each being responsible for a specific area of competence or expertise. The fields covered range from operational planning, intelligence, and strategic support to an internal audit, data protection, and others.
You may view our organigramme to consult the full list of divisions and offices.
