​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​The ethical Committee

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​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​The ethical Committee was established by the revision of the Code of conduct adopted by the plenary assembly on 28 January 2021.

​​The ethical Committee is composed of 6 members, two (of different genders) from each of the three groups, as full members of the ethical Committee. The ethical Committee has also 6 reserve members. Reserve members shall replace a full member in the work of the ethical committee if a full member cannot attend or if he or she is involved in a case of conflict of interests.

​The term of office of the committee is two-and-a-half year. Each group of the ethical committee shall serve as chair for two and a half years on a rotating basis among the three groups .

​​​The functions of the ethical committee are the following:

  • Members may consult the ethical committee on any matters related to this Code; in turn, the ethical committee may seek advice from the Committee's legal service. Upon request by a member, the ethical committee shall give him or her, in confidence and within 30 calendar days, guidance on the interpretation and implementation of the provisions of this Code.
  • Following a complaint submitted in accordance with Article 11(1), the ethical committee shall also assess alleged breaches of ethical standards set in this Code and advise the president on possible steps to be taken.
  • ​The ethical committee shall advise the president and the bureau, upon request, on the interpretation and implementation of the provisions of this Code.

​If y​ou would like to contact the secretariat of the ethical committee, please send your request for the functional mailbox.