Artikel 4

1. Without prejudice to the applicable rules of the European Union with regard to citizens of a member state of the European Union, the European Economic Area, or Switzerland, or their family members, family members belonging to the household of the Liaison officer shall be exempt from the obligation of obtaining a work permit for the duration of the secondment of the Liaison officer.
2. Family members belonging to the household of the Liaison officer who obtain gainful employment shall enjoy no immunity from criminal, civil or administrative jurisdiction in the Netherlands with respect to matters arising in the course of or in connection with such employment.