Moreover, where a project manager in charge of a given file within the Commission is about to leave his or her post or terminate his or her employment with the Commission, it would constitute good administrative practice to ensure that hand-over notes are prepared, taking stock of all the previous stages of the procedure (including any relevant correspondence exchanged) and of any pending actions that need to be taken. This could significantly reduce the scope for administrative errors that may arise from a change in project managers. It should also contribute to ensuring the necessary continuity in managing projects vis-à-vis the outside world.