Article 12 Finance Committee
United Kingdom
The Finance Committee shall be an advisory and preparatory committee of the Assembly of Members to:
advise the Assembly of Members and the Director-General on matters relating to the management and preparation of the budget of BBMRI-ERIC, its expenditure and accounts, and its future financial planning;
provide the Assembly of Members and the Director-General with advice on the financial implications of the other BBMRI-ERIC bodies’ recommendations;
upon request, provide advice on other financial matters relating to the management and administration of BBMRI-ERIC;
submit a proposal concerning the appointment of external auditors to the Assembly of Members.
External auditors shall report directly and in person to the Finance Committee after having addressed their reports to the Director-General.
The Finance Committee shall operate in accordance with the Rules of Procedure and the Financial Rules adopted by the Assembly of Members.