Version 1 (January 2005)
1. Role/Definition |
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An organization representative, at European level, of particular social or economic interests, whose statutes are governed by European legislation or national legislation of one of the CEN National Members' countries
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The Statutes of CEN, Article 6.3 (PDF - E, F, D)
Guidelines and Information package (PDF)
More information including the list of Associates, can be found the CEN web site  |
2. Reports to
3. Responsibilities
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3.1 Commits to the development and promotion of European standardization |
The Statutes of CEN, Articles 6.3
and 17 (PDF - E, F, D) |
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3.2 Commits to comply with rules set by the Statutes of CEN, including financial obligations as decided by the AG
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The Statutes of CEN, Article 7.2 (PDF - E, F, D) |
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3.3 Keeps CMC fully informed of any changes in its organization and provides any other relevant information
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4. Rights
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4.1 To participate, without voting rights, in the AG, open sessions of the Administrative Board (CA), Technical Board (BT), Sector Activities, and CEN Certification Board (CCB) |
The Statutes of CEN, Article 6.3 (PDF - E, F, D)
Resolution AG 15/1999
Internal Regulations - Part 4, Clause B.3.2.2 (PDF - E, F, D) |
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4.2 As a member of the BT, to apply for and hold TC secretariats under defined conditions and upon signature of a Service Level Agreement (SLA) with CMC
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Resolution CA 6/1999
AG N 562 rev
Resolution BT 15/2000 |
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4.3 To participate in Technical Committees (TCs) and Subcommittees, upon request, as an observer
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Internal Regulations - Part 2, 3.2.4 |
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4.4 To receive documentation for all meetings for which requests for participation have been granted
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4.5 To propose new work item(s) in accordance with the correct procedure provided it will support the proposed work
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Internal Regulations- Part 2, Clause 11.1 |
5. Composition
6. Method of appointment/Review
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6.1 Written application to the CEN Secretary General
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The Statutes of CEN, Article 7.2 (PDF - E, F, D) |
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6.2 Appointed by the AG at the majority of three-quarters of the national members present or represented, an abstention not being counted as a vote.
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Procedure - Application for the status of (Candidate) Associate |
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6.3 The status of Associate can be lost by dissolution, discontinuity, resignation or exclusion.
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The Statutes of CEN, Article 8 (PDF - E, F, D) |
7. Mode of working
Through attendance at meetings or via correspondence
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