# Commission Implementing Decision of 22 November 2013 on setting up the European Social Survey as a European Research Infrastructure Consortium (ESS ERIC) (2013/700/EU), Article 21: Liability

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

1. The ESS ERIC shall be liable for its debts.
2. The maximum financial liability of the Members for the debts of the ESS ERIC shall be limited to their annual contribution, including contributions covering the Exit Notice Period.
3. The General Assembly shall ensure that the ESS ERIC takes out appropriate insurance to cover any risks specific to the construction and operation of its infrastructure, including provisions relating to the winding up of the ERIC, should that arise. In addition, such insurance could include, without limitation, personal liabilities of the Director, Deputy Directors or any other natural person performing any functions for the ESS ERIC.
4. National Representatives, the Director and Deputy Directors, Observers and other members of committees and bodies of the ESS ERIC shall not be liable for any debt of the ESS ERIC.
5. All activities of the ESS ERIC shall be coordinated and take place on the basis that the ESS ERIC is not liable for activities carried out for it by Members or others as set out in Standing Orders when necessary.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eudn/2013/700/annex/I/article/21 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-decision-2013-700/annex-I/article-21
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