Observers
Article 10
1. Organisations and public entities other than Member States’ authorities may be granted an observer status, in compliance with the horizontal rules, by direct invitation. 2. Organisations and public entities appointed as observers shall nominate their representatives. 3. Observers’ representatives may be permitted by the Chair to take part in the discussions of the group, and its sub-groups, and provide expertise, taking into account the need in expertise and to preserve the interactive nature of the discussion. However, they shall not have voting rights, and shall not participate in the formulation of recommendations or advice of the group.