means an actor that, in the context of indirect management, is entrusted with the implementation of an assistance measure or parts thereof and that concludes a contract with the Facility for that purpose;’
(4)in Article 9, paragraphs 2 and 3 are replaced by the following:‘2.In the framework of the strategic priorities referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article, the PSC shall provide strategic orientation for operations and assistance measures to be funded under the Facility with a view to preserving peace, preventing conflicts and strengthening international security, on the basis of prior discussions in other relevant Council preparatory bodies, including in formats with relevant experts, unless the PSC decides otherwise. To this end, the PSC shall hold a debate twice a year, on the basis of an indicative strategic orientation proposed by the High Representative, with the strategic orientation for year n + 1 to be provided by 31 May of year n. The indicative strategic orientation, informed by views expressed by Member States, shall include a brief justification of the reference amount envisaged for each assistance measure in view of its intended objectives, and an indicative timeline of the expected discussions within the Council. It shall be submitted to the PSC 30 days before the meeting in which the PSC is called to provide the strategic orientation. As regards assistance measures, the PSC shall align with the objectives and principles set out in Article 56 and shall take due account of the reports provided by the High Representative in accordance with Article 63.3.A risk and safeguards methodology for assistance measures to be funded under the Facility shall be established by the Council and reviewed regularly by the PSC. The European External Action Service (EEAS) shall monitor and evaluate the implementation of the arrangements made by the High Representative with the beneficiary in accordance with Article 62.’;