11. In the execution of its tasks, the Network Manager shall take measures through a cooperative decision-making process. Parties to the cooperative decision-making process shall act to the maximum extent possible with a view to improving the functioning and performance of the network including the achievement of the Union-wide performance targets in the key performance area of climate and environment. The cooperative decision-making process shall promote the interest of the network taking into account essential security and defence interests, and other local or regional conditions, such as geographical, topographical and meteorological conditions.
Member States shall be fully involved in decisions of strategic importance, in particular in the shaping of the Network Strategy Plan.