Article 4 Observers
United Kingdom
1.
Member States of the European Union, third countries and intergovernmental organisations may become Observers in CERIC-ERIC through specific agreements subject to approval by the General Assembly as provided for in Article 12(3)(a).
2.
Observers shall be:
(a)
countries or intergovernmental organisations, in particular when they intend to apply for full membership while still developing appropriate Partner Facilities;
(b)
countries or intergovernmental organisations involved in joint projects with specific scope and time perspective.
3.
Each Observer may appoint one representative to attend the General Assembly without voting rights.