1. Estimates of all revenue and expenditure for the Agency shall be prepared each financial year, corresponding to the calendar year, and shall be shown in the Agency’s budget.
2. The Agency’s budget shall be balanced in terms of revenue and of expenditure.
3. Without prejudice to other resources, the Agency’s revenue shall comprise:
(a) a contribution from the Union entered in the general budget of the Union and grants from Union bodies;
(b) possible contributions from any third country which participates in the work of the Agency in accordance with Article 23;
(c) any charges for infrastructure, publications, training or any other services falling under the scope of this Regulation provided by the Agency;
(d) any voluntary financial contribution from Member States, third countries or other entities, provided that such contribution is transparent, is clearly identified in the budget and does not compromise the independence and impartiality of the Agency.
4. The expenditure of the Agency shall include staff remuneration, administrative and infrastructure expenses and operating costs.
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