Article 134: Preparation of establishment of the Agency

1.  The Commission shall afford the necessary support towards the establishment of the Agency.
2.  For that purpose, until such time as the Executive Director takes up his duties following his appointment by the Management Board of the Agency in accordance with Article 84, the Commission, on behalf of the Agency, and using the budget provided for the latter, may:
(a) appoint personnel, including a person who shall fulfil the administrative functions of the Executive Director on an interim basis; and
(b) conclude other contracts.