Article 7 Observer status
United Kingdom
1.
States and intergovernmental organisations which are willing to contribute to EATRIS ERIC but are not yet in a position to join as Members may apply for Observer status.
2.
Observers shall be admitted for a maximum of three years, unless another term is decided by the Board of Governors.
3.
Applications for Observer status shall be made in writing to the Chairperson of the Board of Governors and shall set out how the applicant intends to contribute to EATRIS ERIC tasks and activities.
4.
The admission of Observers shall be subject to the approval of the Board of Governors.