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The communication and visibility manual for European Union external actions mainly covers the written and visual identity of the EU . It sets out requirements  and guidelines  for briefings, written material, press conferences, presentations, invitations, signs, commemorative plaques and all other tools used to highlight EU participation. In addition, it offers tools designed to enable the development of a dynamic communication strategy that will highlight the achievements of EU support. 

This manual contains compulsory requirements for all contractors  and implementing partners under contracts and financing agreements which specifically refer to them, whether signed by the European Commission or by any other Contracting Authority. In all other cases the manual is only designed to provide guidance, unless otherwise stated. In all cases the provisions of specific contracts, financing agreements and contribution agreements prevail. This manual replaces the EU visibility guidelines for External Actions (September 2005). 

The use of this manual is compulsory for the Works Contractor, and the cost of all Publicity and Visibility requirements shall be included in the prices of the other items of work. 

## 4.5.2 Signboards & Commemorative Plaques 

a. Signboard 

As soon as possible, but no later than within 45 days, after the Contractor has been given access to WWTP site, the Contractor shall on the site provide, erect and maintain a signboard in accordance with the Communication and Visibility Manual for EU External Actions bearing: 

• The EU’s name 

• The Employer's name; 

• The End Recipient's name; 

• The Contractor's name; 

• The Contractor's name; 

• The Project name; and 

• Start and finish dates of the contract and 

• Such other information as the Engineer may direct to be inserted upon it according to the EU visibility guidelines. 

The signboards shall be not less than 2.5 m x 4 m, lettered in Turkish and English. The design of the signboard and information given are to be approved by the Engineer prior to manufacture and erection. Further information regarding the standardized size and colour of flags and logos can be found in the publication “Visibility Guidelines " for contractors and other Implementing Partners operating in Turkey issued by The European Commission on http://www.avrupa.info.tr/eu- funding-in-turkey/visibility-guidelines.html 

The locations for the signboards shall be decided by the Engineer. The Contractor shall remove the signboards from the site on completion of the works. 

b. Commemorative Plaques 

Prior to completion of the Works the Contractor shall install, in accordance with the Communication and Visibility Manual for EU External Actions, Commemorative Plaques at the following locations: 

