## ANNEX IV - POWER OF ATTORNEY $^{16}$ 

we, partner number 1: o fficial name in full, official legal form 17 , statutory registration number 18 , official address in full, VAT registration number, represented for the purposes of the signature of this power of attorney by name in full and function of legal representative of partner number 1, 

and, 

we, partner member 2: official name in full, official legal form 19 , statutory registration number 20 , official address in full, VAT registration number, r epresented for the purpose of this power of attorney by name in full and function of legal representative of partner number 2, 

and, 

we, partner number 3 (repeat as many times as necessary): official name in full, official legal form 21 , statutory registration number 22 , official address in full, VAT registration number, represented for the purpose of this power of attorney by name in full and function of legal representative of partner number 3, 

we hereby agree as follows based on the joint tender submitted together: 

• to be jointly and severally liable towards the European Food Safety Authority for the performance of the contract and any future amendments; 

• to comply with the terms and conditions of the contract and ensure the proper execution of their respective tasks and commitments; 

• to designate partner number 1 as the leading partner, where the leading partner’s legal representative XXXXXX  shall sign the contract , any order forms or specific contracts in case of framework contract, and any future amendments to t hose/this  contract s ; 

• any payments by the European Food Safety Authority under the contract(s) shall be made to the leading partner. 

