Statutes
Statutes of the European Plate Observing System — EPOS ERIC
November 2018
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from AIThe document outlines the Statutes of the European Plate Observing System — European Research Infrastructure Consortium (EPOS ERIC), establishing a legal framework for a distributed research infrastructure focused on Earth science data integration and coordination. EPOS ERIC operates as a non-economic entity, with its statutory seat in Rome, Italy, and English as its working language. The statutes define membership criteria, governance structures (including the General Assembly, Executive Director, and advisory boards), financial contributions, and policies for data access, intellectual property, and procurement. The organization aims to foster open science, harmonize national priorities, and ensure long-term sustainability through structured governance and reporting obligations to the European Commission.
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EPOS ERIC is a distributed research infrastructure for Earth science data integration, established as an ERIC under EU Regulation (EC) No 723/2009.
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Statutory seat is in Rome, Italy, with English as the working language.
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Membership requires at least one EU Member State plus two other countries (Member States or associated countries), with voting rights allocated proportionally.
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Governance includes a General Assembly, Executive Director, Scientific and Ethics Boards, and a Service Coordination Committee for operational oversight.
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Annual contributions are mandatory for members, with higher fees for those reserving early withdrawal rights.
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Open access is encouraged for data, services, and software, following FAIR principles and EU best practices.
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The organization is established for 20 years, with potential extensions by a two-thirds majority vote of the General Assembly.
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- What are the membership requirements for EPOS ERIC?
- How are voting rights allocated in the General Assembly?
- What is the role of the Executive Director in EPOS ERIC?
- Which policies govern data access and intellectual property in EPOS ERIC?
- How long is EPOS ERIC established for, and can this duration be extended?
- What are the financial obligations for members of EPOS ERIC?
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