Article 5 Rights of Members and Observers

Members shall make full contribution to ECRIN-ERIC as specified in Annex III(4) and according to the pluri-annual workplan and the relative indicative contribution.

Observers shall make a partial contribution to ECRIN-ERIC budget for sustainable operation of ECRIN-ERIC as specified in the Annex III(5) and may remain as Observer of ECRIN-ERIC for a maximum period of three years; after this period the Observer has to either apply for Membership or withdraw from ECRIN-ERIC. Observers shall attend the meeting of the Assembly of Members without voting rights.

Members and Observers may be represented by an appointed body delegate as regards the exercise of specified rights and the discharge of specified obligations as a Member or Observer of ECRIN-ERIC. Members and Observers shall ensure that their delegates comply with the rules, obligations and agreements governing their membership or status as Observer of ECRIN-ERIC as provided under these Statutes.