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Article 5Selection process#
1.The selection of individuals appointed to represent a common interest and of organisations as members of the group shall be carried out via a continuously open public call for applications, to be published on the Register of Commission expert groups and other similar entities (‘the Register of expert groups’). In addition, the call for applications may be published through other means, including on dedicated websites. The call for applications shall clearly outline the selection criteria, including the required expertise and the interests to be represented in relation to the work to be performed.
2.Registration in the Transparency Register is required in order for individuals representing a common interest and organisations to be appointed.
4.Members shall be appointed for a five-year period, which shall be automatically renewed, unless the responsible Commission services decide otherwise. The members shall remain in office until they are replaced.
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