The  orientation of the Monitoring Centre is determined by its committees in different ways. The Steering Committee sets the overarching political-strategic framework for the activities of the Monitoring Centre. The Principal Expert Committee defines the technical tasks and sets priorities for implementation. In the expert committees, the relevant topics are discussed in detail and the Monitoring Centre is advised on specific issues. More detailed information on the decision-making processes of the Monitoring Centre can be found on the website Committees. The principle concept sets the framework for the goals and tasks of the Monitoring Centre.