Article 22 — Anti-corruption bodies or organisational units

1. To advance the fight against corruption on a common basis, Member States shall ensure that one or several bodies or organisational units tasked with the prevention of corruption are in place and possess the necessary expertise to fight against corruption. The tasks of such bodies or organisational units may include, as appropriate: (a) the assessment of asset declarations of national officials, as designated by national law; (b) monitoring compliance with transparency rules applicable to national officials and public entities; (c) monitoring compliance with the statutory provisions and rules related to conflicts of interest in the public sector; (d) identifying sectors or occupations most at risk of corruption; (e) cooperation with competent authorities, bodies or organisational units tasked with the repression of corruption. 2. Member States shall take the necessary measures to ensure that one or several bodies or organisational units tasked with the repression and investigation of corruption are in place. 3. Member States shall take the necessary measures to ensure that the bodies or organisational units as referred to in paragraph 1 and 2: (a) operate without undue interference; (b) are known to the public; (c) where relevant, take decisions or make recommendations in accordance with transparent procedures established by law, regulations or administrative provisions; (d) report on their main activities and their results.