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Date: 19-Feb-2025 Category: Not Applicable State: Union Government Country: Europe

Notice amending the Rules of Procedure and Code of Conduct for members of the European Economic and Social Committee (May 2022) (OJ L 149, 31.5.2022)

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Executive Summary & Key Takeaways

What it means

  • This notice amends the Rules of Procedure and Code of Conduct for members of the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) as published in the Official Journal of the European Union L 149 on May 31, 2022.
  • The amendment clarifies who can submit a complaint to the EESC's Ethical Committee regarding the behavior of a member.

Key Changes

  • Article 11, first paragraph, of the Rules of Procedure and Code of Conduct is amended to include a reference to an Addendum.
  • An Addendum is added, which contains a decision adopted by the Bureau on October 22, 2024, interpreting Article 11(1) of Part III of the Code of Conduct.
  • The interpretation specifies that the Ethical Committee can only receive complaints from European Economic and Social Committee members and employees. This is a change from the previous wording which stated 'Any person, member or employee, can submit a complaint'.
  • The Bureau agreed on the interpretation in compliance with Rule 12(8) of the European Economic and Social Committee Rules of Procedure.

Impact Analysis

EESC Members

  • Action Item: EESC members should familiarize themselves with the updated Rules of Procedure and Code of Conduct, specifically the Addendum and the interpretation of Article 11(1).

EESC Employees

  • Action Item: EESC employees should familiarize themselves with the updated Rules of Procedure and Code of Conduct, specifically the Addendum and the interpretation of Article 11(1).

General Public/External Stakeholders

  • Action Item: The EESC may need to consider alternative mechanisms for addressing concerns raised by external stakeholders regarding member conduct, if deemed necessary to maintain public trust.

Ethical Committee

  • Action Item: The Ethical Committee should update its internal procedures and communication materials to reflect the change in complaint eligibility.

Key Entities Referenced

European Economic and Social Committee (EESC): An EU advisory body composed of representatives from various economic and social interest groups. Ethical Committee: A committee within the EESC responsible for addressing ethical concerns and complaints related to the conduct of EESC members. Bureau: The governing body of the EESC. Rules of Procedure and Code of Conduct for members of the European Economic and Social Committee (May 2022): The document outlining the rules and ethical standards for EESC members. Official Journal of the European Union: The official gazette of the European Union, where legal acts and other important information are published.
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Official Journal EN of the European Union L series 2025/347 19.2.2025 Notice amending the Rules of Procedure and Code of Conduct for members of the European Economic and Social Committee (May 2022) (Official Journal of the European Union L 149 of 31 May 2022) On page 51, Article 11, first paragraph: for: ‘1. Any person, member or employee, can submit a complaint to the ethical committee concerning the behaviour of a member.’, read: ‘1. Any person, member or employee, can submit a complaint to the ethical committee concerning the behaviour of a member (see Addendum).’. The following Addendum is added to the act: ‘ADDENDUM DECISION ADOPTED BY THE BUREAU on 22 October 2024following a request for interpretation of Article 11(1) of Part III of the Code of Conduct In compliance with Rule 12(8) of the European Economic and Social Committee Rules of Procedure, the Bureau agreed on the following interpretation of Article 11(1) of Part III of the Code of Conduct: the Ethical Committee could receive complaints only from European Economic and Social Committee members and employees.’ ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/proc_rules/2025/347/oj 1/1

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