
The MPA identified three spheres of managing the border environment that comprises of POE’s Operational Roles and Procedures; Regional Monitoring Managers; and the National level. At a port level, it requires designated Port of Entry Managers that will facilitate a Port of Entry (POE) environment which is conducive to inter-agency operations with regular reporting the National BMA: PMO. The POE Manager will be responsible and accountable for all transversal and cross- cutting matters pertaining to the POE, including all joint operations. They will work closely with the lead official from each of the parties present at a POE. Collectively they shall form a POE Management Committee. Lead officials of the parties at the Port of Entry maintain their existing reporting lines and have the responsibility to inform the Port of Entry Manager of any matter affecting the overall POE operations and security. Regional Monitoring Managers are envisaged to support and monitor operations at Ports of Entry and the borderline. The BMA: PMO is required to report regularly on the progress in implementing all aspects of the Multi-Party Agreement.