National centres of reference, “associated national centres of reference-laboratories” and “national centres of reference-expert laboratories” carry out their missions within the framework of agreements signed with the Agence nationale de santé publique, which include:
1° A five-year work programme drawn up in compliance with the specifications mentioned in article D. 1413-47 ;
2° A description of the structure’s resources: number and qualifications of staff and nature of the technical facilities.