Division 3.2 Call for applications

Upon the adoption of the Decision establishing the Group, the Commission will publish a call for applications from industry associations, public sector bodies and individuals representing the interests of all or part of public sector, enterprises and IT, consumers, financial service providers and standardisation organizations in the field of e-Invoicing.

Industry associations, public sector bodies and individuals wishing to participate in the Group are asked to apply in the form of a written correspondence, to be forwarded to the Commission not later than 30 November 2007.

Applications shall provide a duly motivated submission, stating reasons for the desired participation in the Group.

The Commission shall assess applications against the following criteria:

1. (a)

   members must represent the key stakeholders (e.g. service providers, solution providers, public sector, enterprises, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as consumers), and standardisation organisations;

2. (b)

   members must have recent practical or operational expertise or experience with legal, administrative, tax-related, standardisation, commercial and/or technical challenges of e-Invoicing on a cross-border basis. In particular, members shall have relevant direct experience in business projects or matters which equip them with commercial or technical insights needed to develop solutions to the issues as set out in this Decision;

3. (c)

   members must be in a position to contribute to defining or shaping the views of their administration, parent organisation, industry association or industry, or other stakeholder group in respect of the matters covered by the mandate;

4. (d)

   members must be proficient in English at a level which allows them to contribute to discussions and preparation of reports.

Applications received from interested parties should be accompanied by material demonstrating that the proposed member meets the above conditions.