Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2016/786 Article 8

Rules of procedure

Article 8

1. The panel shall adopt, and update as appropriate, its rules of procedure on a proposal by and in agreement with the Director-General. 2. The rules of procedure shall ensure that the panel performs its tasks in compliance with the principles of scientific excellence, independence and transparency. 3. In particular, the rules of procedure shall provide for: (a) the procedure for the election of the Chair and Vice-Chair of the panel, in accordance with Article 6; (b) application of the principles laid down in Chapter IV; (c) procedures for the adoption of an opinion; (d) relations with third parties, including scientific bodies; (e) other detailed rules on the functioning of the panel.

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