D E C L A R A T I O N  

The undersigned ……………………………………………………………………………………………….

in his/ her capacity of a member / substitute / observer of SMC of RCOP

and as a representative of……………………………………………………………………

                                                     (organisation, institution)  

D E C L A R E:  

1.      I don’t have any trade and/ or financial interests in connection with the implementation of functions of the Sectoral Monitoring Committee of Regional Competitiveness Operational Programme (RCOP), of which I am a titular / substitute/ observer.  

2.      I will carry out my responsibilities honestly and impartially, only for the purpose of the public interest. My participation in the preparation of documents connected with the proceedings of the Sectoral Monitoring Committee of RCOP will be objective and will entirely observe the principles of honestly competition and prevention of circumstances that create priority for any beneficiary or activity.   

3.      I confirm that I will observe these principles and immediately will inform the Monitoring Committee secretariat of any situation, which may be considered as real conflict of interests. I am aware that every registered infringement will result in my elimination from the members of the Sectoral Monitoring Committee of RCOP and in enduring measures according to the add country legislation.

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Code of Conduct of Sectoral Monitoring Committee of Regional Competitiveness Operational Programme  

The Sectoral Monitoring Committee (SMC) of Regional Competitiveness Operational Programme shall ensure effectiveness and quality of the implementation of the Operational Programme. The members of the SMC shall abide to the following principles:  

Impartiality

The Members of the SMC shall decide solely for common wealth. The decisions of the members of the SMC could not be taken in order to gain financial or material advantages of their own, of their relatives and/or of other related persons. The members are obliged to declare any private interests relevant to their activities as members of the SMC.  

Independence  

The members of the SMC must not undertake any financial or material obligations to individuals or organisations that may affect the impartial and scrupulous performing of their functions as members of the SMC.  

Accountability  

The members of the SMC shall account to the society for the decisions and activities undergone and shall provide proof of their decisions. The members are obliged to observe confidentiality in their work and by announcing of information when required for common wealth. Summary of approved minutes from every session of the SMC shall be announced for the public.   

Official statements of the SMC shall be announced to the media by the Chairman / Co-Chairman and/or a voted Speaker/Spokesman. The remaining members of the Committee may announce statements for the public but not as interpreter of official statements of the Committee.  

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