To ensure the smooth implementation of the solidarity mechanism, an EU Solidarity Coordinator should be appointed by the Commission. The EU Solidarity Coordinator should monitor and coordinate the operational aspects of the solidarity mechanism and should act as a central point of contact. The EU Solidarity Coordinator should facilitate communication between Member States in the implementation of this Regulation. The EU Solidarity Coordinator should, in cooperation with the Asylum Agency, promote coherent working methods for the identification of persons eligible for relocation and their matching with Member States of relocation, in particular to ensure that meaningful links are taken into account. To effectively fulfil the role of the EU Solidarity Coordinator, the office of the EU Solidarity Coordinator should be provided with sufficient staff and resources and the EU Solidarity Coordinator should be able to participate in High-Level Forum meetings.