Experts on cost-free secondment
1. An SNE may be seconded to the Agency as a cost-free SNE during the period of secondment.
Such secondment shall not entail the payment of any allowances or expenses for the Agency except, where appropriate, those provided for in Article 25.
2. Articles 18, 19 and 20 shall not apply to cost-free SNEs.
Without prejudice to Article 8, the conduct of a cost-free SNE shall always reflect the fact that the cost-free SNE is seconded to the Agency and shall never reflect adversely on their position at the Agency.
Missions
1. If a cost-free SNE takes part in missions in a place other than the place of secondment, the cost-free SNE shall be reimbursed in accordance with the rules in force for the reimbursement of missions involving officials, except where another arrangement has been agreed between the Agency and the employer.
2. If, in connection with a mission, special ‘high risk’ insurance is provided by the Agency for officials, this facility shall also apply to a cost-free SNE who takes part in the same mission.
3. A cost-free SNE who takes part in a mission outside the territory of the Union shall be subject to the security arrangements in force at the Agency for such missions.
Cost-free SNEs shall not be included in the staff establishment plan. Nevertheless, for transparency and information purposes, their number shall be reported to the Steering Board as part of the Chief Executive's annual reporting.
