MONITORING COMMITTEE (MC)

Within three months of the date of notification to the Member State of the Commission decision adopting a programme, both Member States participating in the programme, in agreement with the MA, set up a MC. The composition of the MC shall be agreed on by mutual consent by the programme Member States in line with Article 5 of the CPR and taking into consideration Commission Delegated Regulation on the European Code of Conduct on Partnership. Members of the MC represent the participating MS’s on policy and administrative level and thus ensure a transparent approach and are in positon to find optimal solutions for the benefit of the whole programme area. Representation of policy areas relevant for the programme and participating regions is insured. A representative of the European Commission participates in an advisory role. Other relevant bodies representing civil society, including environmental partners, non-governmental organisations, and bodies responsible for promoting social inclusion, gender equality and non-discrimination (e.g. NGOs) participate. Details of the voting procedure are set out in the Rules of Procedure of the MC on a principle that each participating country has one vote.

It is the task of the MC to steer the programme and to ensure the quality and effectiveness of its implementation. The MC carries out its functions in line with Article 49 and Article 110 of the CPR. Modalities of the MC work are defined in the Rules of Procedure, while taking into account the general rule that each country has one vote.

The MC adopts its Rules of Procedure in agreement with the MA. MC is chaired by the MA. MC meetings are held alternatively in both Member States. The MC meets at least once a year and reviews the implementation of the Programme and progress towards achieving its objectives. It examines in detail all issues that affect the performance of the Programme and makes decisions on any amendment of the Programme proposed by the MA or on MC’s own proposal. Without prejudice and in line with Article 110 (2)(a) of CPR, MC takes decision upon:

• the methodology and criteria used for selection of operations and any revisions of these;
• evaluation and communication strategy and any amendments of these;
• selection of operations to be supported

MC can set up specific working and task groups. The meetings of the MC and its minutes are prepared by the JS in conjunction with the MA and the active members. If necessary, decisions can be made following a written procedure among the members of the MC according to the conditions defined by the Rules of Procedure.

Member States and MC aim to promote equality between men and women and equal opportunity in the membership of the MC. The MA asks the members of the MC to sign a statement acknowledging their obligations related to confidentiality and conflict of interest and remind members of the MC that list of MC members is made public.

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