The Commission may call on rapporteurs belonging to the government departments in charge of the sectors of activity concerned to examine the files needed to draw up the list of ombudsmen notified to the European Commission, as well as to assess them, in accordance with Article L. 615-1.
To the same end, the Commission may also refer matters to independent public authorities and independent administrative authorities for their opinions, in the areas of activity in which they are involved.
In the performance of its duties, the Commission shall cooperate with its foreign counterparts.