COUNCIL OF EUROPEAN MUNICIPALITIES AND REGIONS

EUROPEAN SECTION OF UNITED CITIES AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS

Meeting of the Secretaries General and Directors of the national sections

and associate members

Kyiv, 23-25 September 2010

MEETING PAPERS

COUNCIL OF EUROPEAN MUNICIPALITIES AND REGIONS EUROPEAN SECTION OF UNITED CITIES AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS

SECRETARIES GENERAL AND DIRECTORS MEETING OF THE NATIONAL SECTIONS AND ASSOCIATE MEMBERS

Kyiv, 23-25 September 2010

PROGRAMME Thursday 23 September 14 h 00 Meeting opens Conference Hall of Natsionalny Hotel, 5 Lypska street, second floor 18 h 00 End of first day 19 h 30 Dinner in a traditional Ukrainian restaurant, offered by the Association of

Ukrainian Cities: restaurant Tsarske selo www.tsarske.kiev.ua Friday 24 September 9 h 00 Meeting continues 14 h 00 Meeting ends, followed by a lunch (at the meeting venue), at the invitation of

Association of Ukrainian Cities Afternoon Walking tour of the city centre Saturday 25 September 9 h 00 - 18 h 00 Guided visit, by bus, of the site of Chernobyl (including lunch): visit to the

Chernobyl Nuclear Station, dead city of Prypyat and newly built city of Slavutych

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SECRETARIES GENERAL AND DIRECTORS MEETING OF THE NATIONAL SECTIONS AND ASSOCIATE MEMBERS

� KYIV, 23-25 SEPTEMBER 2010 �

Conference Hall of Natsionalny Hotel

Natsionalny Hotel: 5 Lypska street, Second Floor _______

� for decision for information

DRAFT AGENDA

Thursday, 23 September Documents No

14 h 00 Welcome and opening of the meeting 1. Adoption of the draft agenda .................................................................................. 1 2. Approval of the draft list of decisions of the Nicosia meeting (4-5 March 2010) ...... 2

� For information, draft list of decisions, Oslo Policy Committee (3-4 June) ...... 2.1 CEMR TODAY 3. Opening discussion: CEMR and our partners on the ground in central/

eastern Europe – building partnerships, promoting local democracy

As we reflect on developing CEMR’s priorities and strategies for the future, our meeting in Ukraine offers a timely opportunity to focus on our activity in this area, bringing in key partners with particular experience on the ground, such as:

� Antonella Cagnolati , Director, Congress of the Council of Europe � Myroslav Pittsyk , Association of Ukrainian Cities � Miroslav Kobasa , President of the Lev Sapieha Foundation (Belarus) � Murat Daoudov, representative of NALAS

4. CEMR affairs:

� First report on the implementation of the 2010 work programme ............... 4.1 � Preparation of the next meetings of the Executive Bureau (Bordeaux,

29 October) and Policy Committee (Mondorf-les-Bains, 6-7 December), including draft agenda and elections of CEMR’s statutory bodies .............. 4.2

CEMR TOMORROW

5. Reflection process : towards the CEMR of tomorrow! ....................................... 5

• Report on the questionnaire’s results and summary of website contributions • Report from the Steering Group, and in particular, analysis of results of the

1st phases of the process • Debate on these results • From reflecting to results - next steps, and in particular the Bordeaux 2010

event (28-29 October)

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6. Work programme for 2011: debate on the proposals of the Secretary General ... 6 7. Financial issues: .................................................................................................... 7

� Report from the Financial Management Committee (6 September, Paris) � Realisation of the 2009 budget � 2011 pre-draft budget

8. Adapting our communications to our evolution – ideas for the future,

presentation of the proposal for “CEMR 2.0” .......................................................... 8 18 h 00 End of first day

Friday, 24 September 9 h 00 Meeting continues IN EUROPE... 9. EU affairs, including: .............................................................................................. 9

� Local and regional contribution to the Belgian Presidency of the EU � CEMR’s EU policy work

10. Active citizenship and twinning ............................................................................. 10

� 2010 regional seminars & preparation of Rybnik congress AND THE WORLD 11. UCLG affairs: ....................................................................................................... 11

� Report from the World Affairs Committee / nominations of European representatives within UCLG’s statutory bodies

� IIIrd World Congress, 16 - 20 November 2010, Mexico City 12. Other international matters, including: .................................................................. 12

� the work of PLATFORMA � Following-up the European Charter on Development Cooperation in Support

of Local Governance OTHER MATTERS 13. Calendar of events, meetings and conferences, including: .................................. 13

� Open Days/Open House Reception, with Eurocities and G4, Brussels (6 October 2010)

� Conference on trust in government, The Hague (13 October 2010) � Marking the 60th anniversary of CEMR � Euro-Arab Cities Forum (February 2011, Malaga)

14. Other urgent business 14 h 00 Meeting ends Followed by lunch, at the meeting venue, at the invitation of Association of Ukrainian Cities

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SECRETARIES GENERAL AND DIRECTORS MEETING OF THE NATIONAL SECTIONS AND ASSOCIATE MEMBERS

NICOSIA, 4-5 MARCH 2010 for decision for information

DRAFT LIST OF DECISIONS The Secretary General of CEMR opened the meeting, thanking the Union of Cyprus Municipalities for the warm welcome and hosting of the meeting. Mr Sylikiotis, Minister of Interior of Cyprus, took the floor for a presentation on the government reform process of local government in Cyprus, including the aim to increase decentralisation, responding to the demand for increased transparency and an enhanced participatory democracy. Ms Mavrou, Mayor of Nicosia, then welcomed the meeting to her city, providing a brief history and background on the current situation of local democracy in Cyprus. Later in the meeting, Mr Dimitriades, the former Mayor of Nicosia who had been very active within CEMR during his mandate, greeted the meeting, and had an exchange with the members on the political situation of his country. Before turning to the meeting agenda, the participants took a moment to remember Uwe Lorenzen, our Danish colleague and friend, and observed a moment of silence to honour his memory. 1. Adoption of the draft agenda The draft agenda was adopted.

2 Approval of the draft list of decisions of the Madrid meeting (1-2 October 2009) The list of decisions from the Madrid meeting was approved. 2.1. Draft list of decisions from the Berlin Policy Committee meeting (30 November – 1st

December 2009) The Secretaries General and Directors took note of the draft decisions of the Berlin Policy

Committee meeting. 2.2. Report on the meeting of the Executive Bureau in Barcelona, 23 February 2010 The Secretaries General and Directors heard the Secretary General’s oral report on the recent

meeting of the Executive Bureau, which had been held in Barcelona on 23 February, on the occasion of the Spanish Presidency of the EU, at the invitation of the FEMP, and hosted by the city of Barcelona.

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3. Europe at a turning point – what perspectives for local and regional government? The Secretary General presented the information in the report, underlining the current climate

of renewal and change across the European institutions. Ms Loucaides, member of the Nicosia Municipal Council, member of the Committee of the

Regions and member of the CEMR Policy Committee, took the floor to present her perspectives on the future cooperation between the CoR and CEMR, in the light of the recent renewal of the CoR’s bodies. She underlined that the strengthening of the CoR’s voice in institutional debates would depend upon a good collaboration with the national associations of local/regional authorities, and their networks including CEMR.

The Secretary General then presented CEMR’s work responding to Dr Schuster’s request for

input in the context of the Reflection Group on the future of Europe, in which he is a member. The members who had not yet done so were invited to respond to Dr Schuster’s different points, so that a broad CEMR input could be proposed in this context.

Ms López Pagán presented information on the FEMP’s work in the context of the Spanish

Presidency of the EU. She particularly underlined the European Summit of Local Governments which took place on 22-24 February in Barcelona, as this provided a clear and solid framework in which to promote the local government contribution. The “Barcelona Agenda” which was the output of the Summit, aimed to serve as a tool to promote the local government agenda. The FEMP will be promoting it in this way, and expressed the hope that CEMR would provide its support. Betty de Wachter (VVSG) proposed taking this document to the Belgian authorities at the high level meeting of officials of the ministries of interior of the EU, in the context of the coming Belgian Presidency, and also to the Council, as possible.

Broad debate followed on the changing European context and perspectives for CEMR and the

members. Responding to a question from Mr Kitt (UK-LGA), the Secretary General indicated the aim of strengthening CEMR’s voice at institutional level based on promoting relations with the different “friends of CEMR”, as indicated by the members. Mr Kitt further requested that in future, for such institutional discussions, the Council of Europe and its Congress be included on the agenda as well.

Many members, including Mr Leitermann (RGRE), Mr Andreasen (Danish Regions), Mr

Chaillou (AFCCRE), Ms Ehinger Berling (SALAR) expressed concern that, despite the positive presentation by Ms Loucaides and indeed the positive position of many members of both CoR and CEMR, the CoR has in recent years been enhancing its own role without necessarily taking into account the roles of the associations and other networks.

Mr Chaillou expressed concern more broadly regarding recent institutional developments and

methods employed within the EU at the highest levels since the Treaty of Lisbon came into effect. It was proposed that CEMR could draw up a position paper on institutional affairs regarding the implementation of the Treaty, for adoption at the next Policy Committee.

The members noted with interest Mr Leitermann’s information regarding the promotion of the

establishment of a high-level position at the European Commission to work specifically on local and regional affairs, and serve as the main interlocutor of local and regional authorities.

The issue of the European Parliament’s Intergroups was raised, in particular concerns were

expressed relating to difficulties experienced regarding the organisation of their meetings.

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4. Preparation for the next Policy Committee, Oslo, 3-4 June 2010 The Secretary General presented the pre-draft agenda for the next Policy Committee meeting,

to be hosted by the Norwegian Association of Local and Regional Authorities, and to which Ms Simonsen invited the members. Responding to views expressed by several members, it was agreed that the agenda points on European affairs should be grouped together, with a higher position in the programme. International affairs would also be gathered together.

The Secretaries General and Directors welcomed the debate topic which was included in the

programme on resolving the climate crisis, with a particular focus on the financial aspect for local and regional authorities. They underlined that it would be interesting to involve different spheres of government, including local, regional, national as well as high-level representatives of the European Institutions. The Secretary General indicated that proposals for interesting and high-level speakers with particular relevance to this topic could still be proposed to the secretariat for consideration for the constitution of the panel.

A point was raised on the organisation of the European nominations to the statutory bodies of

UCLG, and the possibility of organising a meeting of the World Affairs Committee in this context linked to the Oslo Policy Committee. Given that the calendar for the world organisation’s electoral processes has not yet been clarified, it was not clear whether such a meeting in Oslo would be useful. It was agreed that the secretariat should study the possibility further.

5. EU Policy work 5.1 CEMR policy papers and responses to consultations 5.2 Modification of the relationship between CEMR and ELANET Ms Poth-Mögele presented the information on CEMR’s recent policy and lobbying work. The

European Commission’s work programme was expected to be published in the coming weeks, at which point the policy team would review its priorities in that context as appropriate. She further indicated that the EU2020 Strategy had been published the day prior to the meeting, and that the secretariat would begin working on preparing our position in that context as well.

The Secretaries General and Directors welcomed the work of the policy team, including the

overview report on the different activities, considered very useful for the members. Debate followed; Mr Telakivi (AFLRA) requested clarification regarding the process around the joint statement of the Social Sectoral Dialogue Committee on the Economic Crisis, underlining that for formal positions on CEMR’s work, it was important that the proper bodies be consulted. Ms Poth-Mögele clarified that in this case, the statement was firmly based in CEMR positions already agreed by the Policy Committee, and that deadlines had demanded rapid reaction.

Mr Chaillou, supported by Ms Verbruggen (IPO), regretted that public services were not

addressed more directly in the response regarding the consultation on the EU2020 Strategy, and that the CoR was not mentioned in the text.

Regarding CEMR’s Policy Paper on ‘Over-Reliance on Public Procurement as a Policy

Instrument’, Mr Chaillou indicated the French section’s position that CEMR should go beyond expressing satisfaction with jurisprudence and call for new legislative measures in this position. Ms Poth-Mögele indicated that German colleagues had disagreed with this position when it was initially considered for the paper; she proposed taking the point back to the working group on this area for further discussion.

The Secretaries General and Directors took note of the development and approved the

proposal to establish a new basis for the relationship between CEMR and ELANET, as well as to rename CEMR’s “policy” group as a working group on Information Society and eGovernment.

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6. Democracy and governance issues The Secretaries General and Directors took note of the organisation of the seminar under the

work title "Trust in Local and Regional Government: Build – Maintain – Improve", at the invitation of VNG, taking place in The Hague on 13 October 2010.

Regarding the CEMR questionnaire on the legal and financial status of local representatives,

questions were raised as to its preparation, and in particular on why this had been limited to local and not regional representatives (the secretariat later clarified by circular email that the Committee on Democracy and Governance had been consulted on the content of the questionnaire, and in particular considered that it was best to focus in the first stage on the local level only given the complexity of the issue, with the possibility to extend the survey to other spheres of government in the future).

The Secretaries General and Directors noted the meetings proposed for 2010 with CEMR

rapporteurs and Commissioners in relevant areas, in the context of the Structured Dialogue. 7. Crisis and recovery at local and regional level The Secretaries General and Directors debated the Secretary General’s proposals to launch a

follow up to the study on the economic crisis, and to create a “crisis and recovery” working group.

Mr Kitt supported the ideas, underlining that the work should also take into account the

national associations’ work in relation to recovery. Ms Ehinger Berling considered that if this work were to go ahead, it should take a longer view, and recommended that the working group be established either on a temporary basis, or with a broader overall remit. Mr Porawski (APC) recommended gathering data and setting up indicators on recovery. Ms Roussel (VNG) considered that before launching a new working structure, the aims should be further clarified; she hoped that the paper that came out of the Utrecht conference in November 2009 of the Ministers responsible for Local and Regional Government, with guidelines in this area, should be taken into consideration in any such future work of CEMR. Ms Jacobsen (LGDK) expressed concern that the national associations’ finance experts would not have the time to be active in such a group, which would thus suffer from a lack of appropriate expertise. It was generally considered that the work proposed should be taken forward in the context of existing working groups, without establishing a new structure.

The Secretary General clarified that the aim would be to take forward CEMR’s work and

analysis on the impact of the crisis, and steps toward recovery, so as to be able to produce a lobbying tool to gain recognition from the European Commission.

8. Active citizenship and twinning Ms Ceciarini presented the information in the secretariat’s report, and underlined the current

reflection on giving new life to CEMR’s activity in this field, in a broader perspective of European citizenship, and not only via traditional town twinning: for example, by adding a focus on diversity to our work in this area, which could include the participation of youth, elected representatives with immigration backgrounds, etc. in local political life.

Responding to a concern expressed by Mr Leitermann, the Secretary General underlined that

this broader work would continue to be approached through a “twinning” perspective. Mr Porawski, Mr Chaillou and Mr Menna (AICCRE) welcomed this proposal, as it would give a fresh dimension to the twinning movement.

Mr Porawski presented information on the formal expression of interest presented by the

Polish town of Rybnik to host the next major twinning event in 2011, which would take place in the context of the Polish Presidency of the EU.

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9. Follow up of the Equality Charter The Secretaries General and Directors took note of the latest developments concerning the

follow up of the Equality Charter. In particular, it was underlined that the next seminar in this area would be taking place in Stockholm on 6-7 May at the invitation of SALAR, on the topic of the role of local and regional authorities in the promotion of gender equality in the welfare sector, including health.

10. Reflection on the future of CEMR The Secretaries General and Directors had a broad exchange on the Secretary General’s

proposals on the reflection process on the future of CEMR. Ms Ehinger Berling requested further information on the proposed “University of elected

representatives” in autumn – where draft papers resulting from the first outcomes of the reflection would be debated. She further raised the matter of the employers’ platform, underlining that its future and organisation should be a point considered in the reflection.

It had been underlined by several members in the discussion on the Committee of the Regions

(see point 3 above), that positioning our work, and finding the right dialogue, with the CoR should constitute a point for reflection as well.

Several members, including Mr Kitt, Mr Andreasen, Ms Simonsen (KS) considered that a very

small “steering group” should be set up, which could exchange regularly, including on the preparation and follow-up of the questionnaire, as well as closely following the process over its course. It was agreed that the Secretary General should draw up “terms of reference” presenting further information on the process, and the possible role of such a group.

The Secretary General underlined that ensuring proper balances in this work would be

essential, including representation of non-EU members. It was agreed that the secretariat should make a first proposal of the constitution of the steering group, which could be on a geographical basis.

The Secretaries General and Directors broadly underlined the importance of the questionnaire,

and agreed that this should be addressed to the associations, who would then be free to circulate it more largely among their elected representatives or particular experts, familiar with, or of particular relevance for, CEMR’s work.

The Secretary General clarified that after the first report was made to the Policy Committee in

June, a wide consultation would be undertaken over the summer, mainly via internet. At the “University” in autumn, the results would be taken up for discussion, and the main lines coming out of the consultations would be submitted to the Executive Bureau for approval.

11. First discussion on marking the 60th anniversary of CEMR (2011) Mr Wehrli (ASCCRE) greeted the meeting, as this was his first such meeting as Secretary

General of CEMR’s Swiss section. He indicated that to mark the exact date of CEMR’s 60th anniversary, the Swiss section would be pleased to help organise an event in Geneva, the birthplace of the organisation. This invitation was welcomed by the Secretaries General and Directors, as was the secretariat’s proposal to give a 60th anniversary “label” to certain main CEMR events over the course of 2011 – in particular a Policy Committee meeting which would have a major focus on the link between the history of the organisation, and launching the new strategy for its future (see point 10). Mr Kitt further proposed that CEMR organise an additional anniversary celebration in Brussels, as a visibility-raising event.

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12. 25th General Assembly in Cádiz, 2012 The Secretaries General and Directors took note of the launch of the preparations for the 25th

General Assembly of CEMR, taking place in Cádiz in 2012. Following an exchange of views on possible dates, it was broadly agreed to try to avoid the month of June, particularly the first weeks, and to try to agree a date in September. It was further agreed to set up an ad hoc working group to debate the themes and programme of the General Assembly; members were invited to send expressions of interest to participate in this work to Nina Holbrook at the secretariat (nina.holbrook@ccre.org.)

13. International affairs The Secretaries General and Directors took note of the action of PLATFORMA and of the

application submitted to EuropeAid in order to continue its activities in 2011-2012; the members congratulated the secretariat on this work, noting that PLATFORMA had become an important actor on the development scene. Also in this context, Ms Ceciarini underlined that the French Minister of Foreign Affairs has asked PLATFORMA to support the promotion of the European Charter on development cooperation in support of local governance, in cooperation with the European Commission; a contract has been signed ensuring the technical secretariat for the Charter’s promotion within CEMR’s secretariat (currently a fixed 10-month term).

The Secretaries General and Directors discussed the calendar of meetings of the World Affairs

Committee in the context of the Oslo Policy Committee in June (see above, point 4). They noted that the secretariat was studying the possibilities of organising a meeting in Chicago, on the occasion of UCLG’s Executive Bureau meetings, so as to coordinate the contribution of the European delegation to the debates. CEMR will undertake to foresee these meetings as necessary and appropriate, in particular so as to ensure the process of the European nominations for the elections of the UCLG statutory bodies, taking place in Mexico City 16-20 November 2010.

14. Mediterranean Issues The Secretaries General and Directors took note of the launch of the Euro-Mediterranean

Regional and Local Assembly (ARLEM), and the organisation of its work. They further noted the information on the preparations of the 2010 Forum of Local and Regional Authorities of the Mediterranean.

Debate followed during which concern was expressed over the multiplication of networks

working on Mediterranean affairs. Mr Verrengia (AICCRE) underlined that it was important for CEMR to be involved in this area, and it was agreed that as possible, we should examine how to most effectively take action, following the developments from the different networks. In particular, it was underlined that the UCLG Committee in this field, in which CEMR participates, should play its full role.

15. Calendar of meetings and conferences The Secretaries General and Directors took note of the calendar of the other forthcoming

meetings and events, in particular that their next meeting would be taking place in Kyiv, 23-25 September.

They noted the latest information provided by Ms López Pagán on the 2nd Forum of Local

Authorities of the European Union, Latin America and the Caribbean taking place in Vitória-Gasteiz, 5-7 May. Ms Poth-Mögele informed the meeting on the preparations of the 6th European Sustainable Cities and Towns Conference, in Dunkerque on 19-21 May. Ms Zabala Mardaras (EUDEL) presented information on the European Information Society Conference (EISCO), taking place in Bilbao on 20-22 May 2010.

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16. Other business Creation of a prize for local and regional governance The Secretary General presented his proposal to create a “Grand Prize” for local and regional

governance - to award two bodies (one Local and one Regional) which are particularly involved in local innovative policies and European partnership. The general idea was welcomed by the Secretaries General and Directors, who recommend that the prize be set up carefully with necessary time to plan, and that the number of prizes to award be reduced. The prizes could, for example, be awarded at the occasion of the 60th anniversary of CEMR, and/or at the next General Assembly. A prize could also be established for individuals who have made particular contributions to CEMR’s work.

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The Secretary General closed the meeting, thanking the Union of Cyprus Municipalities for their excellent collaboration and organisation of the meeting.

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POLICY COMMITTEE Oslo, 3 – 4 June 2010

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DRAFT LIST OF DECISIONS Thursday, 3 June The First-Vice President Anders Knape opened, and chaired, the meeting. He conveyed the regrets of President Häupl, kept in Vienna due to a last minute meeting with the Austrian government. He thanked the hosts, the Norwegian Association of Local and Regional Authorities, and particularly its President Halvdan Skard, who took the floor to welcome the participants to Oslo, and to present the work of his Association. Prior to the opening of the Policy Committee agenda, the meeting opened with a special panel debate on “Tackling the Climate Challenge: what financing for the actions of municipalities and regions to reach the European and international targets?”. On this occasion the following panellists contributed their perspectives to the debate:

Halvdan Skard, President, Norwegian Association of Local and Regional Authorities Henning Jensen, Mayor of Naestved (DK) and CEMR Political Climate Change rapporteur Wolfgang Schuster, Lord Mayor of Stuttgart, President of the German Section of CEMR Ronan Dantec, Chair, AFCCRE Environment and Sustainable Development Committee and

Vice-Mayor of Nantes Jordi Laboria, Councillor for International Cooperation, Diputació de Barcelona André Boulanger, Director of studies, Dexia Crédit local Roman Doubrava, Energy efficiency of products and Intelligent Energy Europe, DG Energy,

European Commission Following exchange with the participants, the members of the Policy Committee debated the proposed CEMR Resolution on the financing of local and regional actions against climate change. Subject to amendments proposed by Ms Jorritsma (VNG), and agreed, regarding the text on European Commission financing possibilities, the Policy Committee adopted the Resolution. 1. Adoption of the draft agenda The Policy Committee adopted the draft agenda, agreeing to a slight reorganisation of points. 2. Renewal of CEMR’s statutory bodies, Policy Committee, 6-7 December 2010, Mondorf-

les-Bains (Luxembourg) The Chair recalled that the elections of CEMR’s statutory bodies will take place at the next

meeting of the Policy Committee, in Mondorf-les-Bains (Luxembourg) at the end of the year. The Secretary General recalled the nomination process for the statutory bodies, and in

particular the application of CEMR’s new Rule on respecting gender balance in the Policy Committee. Ms Bougeard (AFCCRE), Chair of CEMR’s women’s elected committee, took the floor to underline the importance of the full respect of the new Rule.

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Broad debate followed on the application of the Rule, and in particular on the proposal put

forward for discussion by the secretariat – on whether to accept delegations proposed which did not totally respect the Rule, applying restrictions to numbers of seats according to the extent to which the Rule is not followed.

Certain members considered that this approach could offer positive flexibility in the first year of

the Rule’s coming into effect, including Mr Keymer and Mr Wilcox from the UK delegation, and Mr Dette from RGRE.

A large majority of Policy Committee members considered that the Rule should be strictly

applied, so that if the gender distributions in national delegations proposed for the Policy Committee were not fully respected, the entire nomination should not be validated. In particular, Ms Bougeard, Ms Helgesen (KS), Ms Jorritsma, Mr Knape, Mr Weninger (AACT) underlined the importance of being strict in this matter and not opening the question up to any different interpretation at this stage.

The matter was put to vote, and the overwhelming majority of the Policy Committee agreed to

apply the strict interpretation as of the December 2010 elections: any delegation proposed that does not fulfil the conditions laid out in the Rule I.2.2 will be refused in its entirety.

Responding to a query from the Danish delegation, the Chair further clarified that the Rule

applied to full members of the Policy Committee, nominations for substitutes not being taken into account in terms of achieving the proper gender balance.

The Policy Committee further noted the report on the current mandates of the political

Rapporteurs and Committee chairs, and agreed to extend the present configuration until 2011 when the renewal can be organised in coherence with the findings and priorities coming out of the 2010 reflection process.

3. Twinning and European citizenship Mr Porawski (APC) presented the invitation of the city of Rybnik (Poland) to host the major

European twinning event in 2011, during the Polish Presidency of the EU, with President of the European Parliament Jerzy Buzek offering his patronage. The Policy Committee noted the organisation of the 2011 twinning event, and Mr Vlasák in particular expressed his support, considering that the organisation of this event in central Europe would help raise CEMR’s visibility.

The Policy Committee noted CEMR’s activities on citizenship and twinning in 2010, and the

changes in the European Commission regarding European citizenship and town twinning. Mr Le Pensec (AFCCRE) expressed strong support for the proposal to continue CEMR’s work to modernise the twinning movement, and indicated that the French section was creating a committee to work on this issue in France.

The Policy Committee noted the proposal to develop CEMR’s work in the field of diversity. 4. 25th CEMR General Assembly, Cádiz, 2012 The Policy Committee took note of the launch of the preparations for the 25th General

Assembly of CEMR, taking place in Cádiz in 2012. It was underlined that the date should be fixed as soon as possible, taking into account the different major events foreseen during the same year.

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5. Report on recent events and conferences Mr Ropero Mancera (FEMP) presented information on the 2nd Local Government Forum -

European Union, Latin America and Caribbean (Vitória-Gasteiz, 5-7 May), presenting the outcomes, and the hope that this could become a permanent and regular initiative in future. Mr Le Pensec, who represented CEMR in the Forum, underlined the interesting exchanges with Latin American counterparts which were made possible in this context.

Mr Dantec (AFCCRE) presented information on the 6th European Sustainable Cities and

Towns Conference (Dunkerque, 19-21 May), organised under the theme “Delivering Sustainable Cities: The Local Leadership Challenge.”

Mr Bildarratz Sorron, President of the Association of Basque Municipalities, Mayor of Tolosa,

presented the results of the 8th European Information Society Conference (EISCO) (Bilbao, 20-22 May), organised on the theme “Teaming up for local eGovernment – Citizen involvement and quality of services.”

Ms Bougeard highlighted the CEMR seminar on gender equality, which had taken place in

Stockholm in May. The Policy Committee took note of the information presented regarding the different recent events in which CEMR had been actively involved.

6. Visibility of CEMR’s action The Policy Committee took note of the report on the different initiatives undertaken regarding

the visibility of CEMR’s action. In view of the preparation of CEMR’s 60th anniversary, the members of the Policy Committee were invited to take part in the video interviews which would be compiled over the coming months, to be shown on the occasion of the anniversary in 2011.

Recent high-level meetings with leaders at different EU institutions – in particular a meeting

with Budget Commissioner Janusz Lewandowski and a meeting between President Häupl and EU Regional Policy Commissioner Johannes Hahn – as well as the developing coverage of CEMR’s actions and positions in the press, were particularly highlighted.

Friday, 4 June: Ms Jorrtitsma, CEMR Vice-President, chaired the session for the following points. 7. Approval of the draft list of decisions of the Berlin Policy Committee The members of the Policy Committee approved the draft list of decisions of the meeting in

Berlin (30 November-1 December 2009). Recalling the follow-up to the decision in Berlin regarding the Union of Municipalities of

Turkey’s request for membership of CEMR, Ms Loucaides (UCM) welcomed the UMT as new full members of CEMR. The members of the Policy Committee joined Ms Loucaides to welcome the UMT representatives present in Oslo, who in turn expressed their anticipation of a good collaboration and bringing their contribution to CEMR’s work.

7.1 For information, draft list of decisions of the Barcelona Executive Bureau meeting The Policy Committee took note of the draft decisions of the Executive Bureau from their

meeting in Barcelona on 23 February. 7.2 For information, draft list of decisions, Nicosia Secretaries General and Directors The Policy Committee took note of the draft decisions of the Secretaries General and Directors

from their meeting in Nicosia, 4-5 March.

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8. Reflection process on the future of CEMR – progress report The Chair recalled the work carried out since the Policy Committee decided in Berlin to launch

a reflection process to develop a forward-looking strategy and main priorities for CEMR as we head towards 2020. It was recalled that following the broad exchange by the Secretaries General and Directors in Nicosia, it was decided to set up a Steering Group to accompany and monitor the process through its different phases. At this stage, the Group had been particularly active in drawing up the first questionnaire – the tool for an initial broad consultation, to gather input on CEMR’s goals, strategies, working methods, priorities. The questionnaire had been circulated throughout CEMR’s membership in the days preceding the Oslo meeting, and a simpler version would be sent out to external partners in the days to follow.

It was recalled that the aim was to take forward the work based on main lines drawn from the

responses received to the questionnaire; proposals for the future strategy and priorities would be drawn up for exchange with the Steering Group early in autumn, then continued discussion by the different statutory bodies over the course of autumn, so as to put forward a proposal for approval at the Policy Committee in December. Finally, the new strategy of CEMR could be publicly launched on the occasion of the celebration of the 60th anniversary of CEMR in 2011.

The Policy Committee took note of the work carried out so far, particularly the recently

launched questionnaire, and had a broad exchange on the process as a whole. Mr Keymer welcomed the project, and the hard work already carried out, and underlined that the views of CEMR’s member associations should be paid particular attention over the course of the process. Mr Schuster welcomed the approach taken, and proposed that the event in Bordeaux be used as a good opportunity to take the work forward. Ms Storelli (ASCCRE) emphasised the importance of considering the interests of members in non EU countries, and hoped that this reflection could serve as a good time to better take this into account in CEMR’s work.

9. University of European local and regional elected representatives, 28-29 October,

Bordeaux Mr Le Pensec presented the French section’s invitation to Bordeaux for this event as well as

the next meeting of the CEMR Executive Bureau, conveying the warm invitation from the Mayor of Bordeaux and the President of the region Aquitaine to the CEMR members.

A broad debate followed regarding the nature of the event foreseen in Bordeaux. Mr Lamers

(VNG) expressed concerns on behalf of the Dutch delegation, insisting that the event should not be organised as a distinct initiative, but should rather be pursued within the overall CEMR reflection process. Concerns were also raised about the name of the event, which suggested that it could be a first event followed by others on regular basis; it was decided to rename the Bordeaux event to demonstrate the direct link with the refection process.

Mr Schuster considered that this new event for CEMR could offer interesting possibilities,

particularly in terms of raising the visibility of our action. Mr Verrengia (AICCRE) and Mr Hoffschulte (RGRE) agreed on the interesting possibility of the Bordeaux event, and the latter particularly underlined the importance of trying new initiatives as publicity tools for CEMR.

The Chair considered that between the views expressed - for Bordeaux to constitute a step in

CEMR’s reflection process, or rather to serve as a visibility-raising publicity-oriented event – it would be more important and appropriate for our organisation to use this opportunity for our internal reflection and development. She further considered that “outside” speakers could nevertheless be invited to bring an added dimension to our exchanges. This view was largely supported. Several members underlined the importance of inviting a limited number of speakers so as to ensure enough time for exchanges.

The Secretary General proposed, and it was widely agreed, that the members of the Steering

Group of the reflection process be consulted on the development of the Bordeaux programme.

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Responding to concerns raised by Mr Skard regarding the event’s date, the Secretary General

indicated that the organisers were aware of the dates of the Congress’s sessions in Strasbourg, and had rearranged the timing of the Bordeaux programme to seek to accommodate this. Mr Le Pensec added that the dates were unfortunately not flexible, and hoped that as there was no direct overlapping with the Congress’s timing, colleagues could make an effort to contribute to the success of the Bordeaux event.

Mr Knape, supported by Ms Jorritsma, underlined the importance of ensuring a good gender

balance in the panels. He further proposed, and it was largely agreed, that this initiative should be launched for this year, but not necessarily to be repeated on any fixed basis.

The Policy Committee noted the date of the next meeting of the Executive Bureau, taking

place linked to the Bordeaux, following its conclusion, on 29 October. 10. Marking the 60th anniversary of our Organisation, 2011 The Chair recalled that 2011 will mark the 60th anniversary of CEMR’s work on behalf of the

local and later regional governments in Europe. In accordance with CEMR’s approved work programme for 2010, the secretariat had already gotten underway studying possibilities for marking this occasion. Mr Stahel (ASCCRE) presented his association’s invitation to host an event on the exact date of the anniversary, in Geneva, the birthplace of the organisation. The Swiss association is working with the city of Geneva already to study the possibilities.

The different proposals of the Secretary General on marking the anniversary were noted,

including the aim of gathering those figures who have historically played a major role in the life of CEMR – past presidents and political leaders, figures of the European Movement, former secretaries general... The Chair considered the proposal that the member associations invite / sponsor one or two young people to come along to the Geneva celebration to be an interesting possibility, and proposed that young elected representatives should be particularly targeted.

11. Municipalities and regions in a Europe at a crossroads – prospects for CEMR’s work

vis-à-vis the challenges arising The Policy Committee took note of the secretariat’s report on recent developments of the

European Union, and in particular of the following points: The “Barcelona Agenda - Towards a European Local Agenda”, of the “European Summit of

Local Government” of the Spanish EU Presidency (22-24 February): Mr Laboria, Councillor of the Diputació de Barcelona, presented information on the European Summit, and the “Agenda” that was adopted on that occasion. He expressed the hope that the text could be taken up for future EU Presidencies, and that the different networks, and particularly CEMR, would bring their support to the Agenda’s recommendations and proposals on multi-level governance in different policy areas.

“Project Europe 2030 - Challenges and Opportunities”, the report to the European Council by

the Reflection Group on the Future of the EU 2030: Mr Schuster presented the work of this Reflection Group, of which he is a member. In early May, the Group delivered its report, and Mr Schuster expressed his appreciation to CEMR and the different member associations which had provided their input. He underlined in particular the main issue of defining the governance model for Europe, and the importance of defending a multi-level approach.

The Policy Committee approved the proposals for further CEMR initiatives in the evolving

European context as presented in the secretariat’s report.

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The Secretary General presented the updated draft CEMR “Oslo Declaration” on institutional developments in Europe, which took into account the proposed amendments received from different members following circulation of the first draft.

During the debate which followed, Mr Le Pensec underlined the importance of calling for

common financial governance for the sake of protecting the monetary union. Mr Pellegrini (AICCRE) joined Mr Le Pensec in encouraging CEMR to take a strong position with this declaration facing the current and coming challenges. Mr Vlasák hoped that in future, CEMR could produce more concise political declarations. Mr Hoffschulte requested that the secretariat draw up concrete proposals on the basis of the principles underlined in the declaration which could be presented at the next Policy Committee.

Mr Schuster welcomed the declaration, and proposed a title: For a Common Political Effort to

Overcome the Financial and Economic Crisis in Europe. Mr Dette further proposed adding a new phrase to the declaration, to underline that any efforts to combat the effects of the current financial crisis must be taken with a balanced approach regarding all levels of government, so that local and regional authorities are not left to bear a disproportionate burden. Both proposals received broad support from the Policy Committee, and subject to these changes, the Policy Committee adopted the Oslo Declaration.

12. CEMR EU policy and lobbying work 12.1 Modification of the 2010 CEMR work programme In relation to the European Commission’s work programme, the members of the Policy

Committee approved the proposed adaptation of the 2010 CEMR work programme. 12.2 Recent policy positions Ms Gunnarsson (SALAR), CEMR rapporteur on cohesion/territorial policy and economic

development, presented an update on CEMR’s work following-up with the key points on cohesion policy agreed in Berlin. She encouraged elected representatives to take up this work and support CEMR’s lobbying efforts in this field. Mr Vlasák congratulated Ms Gunnarsson and the secretariat on this work, and supported her call for action.

Mr Murray (UK-COSLA) presented CEMR’s response to the consultation on the review of the

Working Time Directive, underlining the complexity of this matter. Ms Poth-Mögele, CEMR Director of Policy, presented information on CEMR’s policy paper on public procurement, on which Mr Strange (LGDK) requested that reference should be added underlining the need for more flexibility.

Subject to that change, the members of the Policy Committee approved: A) CEMR’s policy

paper on public procurement, and B) CEMR’s response to the consultation on the review of the Working Time Directive.

12.3 CEMR’s engagement in the Covenant of Mayors The Policy Committee noted the development of the Covenant of Mayors and CEMR’s role so

far, as well as information regarding the extension of the Covenant of Mayors to the Western Balkans. The Policy Committee approved CEMR’s further engagement, and in particular becoming a Supporting Structure.

12.4 Modification of the cooperation with ELANET The Policy Committee noted the secretariat’s report on this matter, and approved the

proposals for the new basis of cooperation between CEMR and ELANET.

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13. United Cities and Local Governments affairs The Policy Committee welcomed the new Deputy Secretary General of UCLG, Alberto

Laplaine Guimaraes, who took the floor for a presentation on the priorities of the world organisation for the coming period. Among the different points, he particularly highlighted the IIIrd World Congress taking place on 16-20 November 2010 in Mexico City, which will be the occasion of the UCLG statutory bodies’ elections.

The CEMR Secretary General indicated that the European section would circulate the

information on the preparation of the European nominations for the UCLG elections in the coming week. In this context, a meeting of the World Affairs Committee would be foreseen in autumn, given the electoral calendar of UCLG, at the proposed date of 21 September.

Mr Lamers expressed concern that the Mexico Congress programme did not seem to include

the possibility for the UCLG committees to hold meetings. He further suggested that it would be opportune for UCLG as well to undertake an internal reflection process, similar to that of CEMR. Mr Laplaine Guimaraes indicated that the full list of UCLG committees would be reviewed on the occasion of the next congress, and that the parallel sessions in preparation were aiming to reflect the work of the different committees.

14. CEMR in the international arena: priorities for our work in development cooperation 14.1. Report on the work of PLATFORMA Ms Ceciarini, CEMR Director of Citizenship and International Cooperation, reported on the

work of PLATFORMA, in particular drawing attention to the position papers in the dossiers on which all CEMR members’ comments were welcome. The Policy Committee noted the action of PLATFORMA in 2009-2010. They further noted the application submitted by CEMR to continue PLATFORMA’s activities in 2011-2012, as well as the information on the consultation underway within the European Commission’s services.

Ms Jorritsma and Mr Schuster underlined the importance of PLATFORMA’s work. Ms

Jorritsma expressed concern that in the difficult financial climate, possibilities for future co-financing could become limited, and underlined that this should be brought to the attention of the European Commission. She regretted that the PLATFORMA documents did not make reference to the UCLG/ Capacity and Institution Building working group’s document on aid effectiveness. For its future work, it was recommended that PLATFORMA review how the large quantities of important information should most effectively be circulated.

14.2. European Charter on Development Cooperation in Support of Local Governance The Policy Committee took note of the action foreseen for the promotion of the Charter, and

approved signature of the Charter by CEMR.

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15. Democracy and governance issues Mr Whitmore (UK-LGA), acting-Chair of CEMR’s Committee on Democracy and Governance,

presented information on the Committee’s recent work and priorities. The Policy Committee was invited to note the meeting report, including information on the process of ratification and implementation of the Additional protocol to the European Charter of Local Self-Government; the organisation of European Local Democracy Week 2010; and the work underway on the CEMR study on the status of local elected representatives. Mr Pellegrini underlined the importance of CEMR’s work in this field.

Mr Lamers presented information on the conference organised by CEMR with the VNG, taking

place on 13 October in The Hague, under the working title “Trust in sub-national government: Build – maintain – improve”.

Mr Telakivi (AFLRA) indicated that the Congress of the Council of Europe’s meeting with the

national associations was due to be taking place on 17 September, and expressed the hope that CEMR would be visible on that occasion.

16. Calendar of meetings The Policy Committee took note of the calendars of meetings, and approved the statutory

meetings foreseen. In particular, it was recalled that the next Policy Committee meeting would take place 6-7 December in Mondorf-les-Bains, at the invitation of the Association of Luxembourg Towns and Municipalities (SYVICOL).

*** The Policy Committee paid tribute to Mr Jef Gabriels, for whom this would be the last such meeting, as he is retiring, and expressed their appreciation for his longstanding active involvement in CEMR’s work. The First Vice-President closed the meeting, expressing the Policy Committee’s appreciation to the Norwegian hosts for the excellent arrangements.

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4.1 COUNCIL OF EUROPEAN MUNICIPALITIES AND REGIONS

EUROPEAN SECTION OF UNITED CITIES AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS

SECRETARIES GENERAL AND DIRECTORS MEETING OF THE NATIONAL SECTIONS AND ASSOCIATE MEMBERS

� KYIV, 23-25 SEPTEMBER 2010 �

� for decision for information

REPORT ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF

THE 2010 WORK PROGRAMME (AT SEPTEMBER)

Draft decision The Secretaries General and Directors are invited to: � Take note of and exchange views on the secretariat general’s report on the implementation of the 2010 work programme to date.

1. As has been our practice in previous years, the secretariat has carried out a self-

assessment against the work programme that the Policy Committee set at their end of the year meeting in Berlin, and amended in Oslo, for CEMR’s actions in 2010.

As in the previous year, we have undertaken our review process earlier due to the European

Commission’s timetable and rules relating to our operating grant. We are able therefore to submit this first report – which covers the year through September – to the Secretaries General and Directors, before the final report goes to the Policy Committee at the end of the year.

2. As the Secretaries General and Directors will note, the large majority of goals have been

achieved or are on track for timely achievement during the year. In addition, of course there have been many other activities undertaken by CEMR during the

year, and which are not necessarily captured by this self-evaluation. The secretariat will undertake a presentation highlighting achievements and outcomes of the

specific actions to accompany the completed text at the end of the year. 3. The Secretaries General and Directors are invited to debate this report and to exchange any

views or proposals concerning the implementation of this year’s work programme.

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OUTLINE OF CEMR’S 2010 WORK PROGRAMME (SEPTEMBER 2010)

A. Objective: to strengthen the role and contribution of local and regional governments in

European governance, active citizenship and the development of democracy Aim A1: To exchange information and draw conclusions on developments in regional and local government and democracy across Europe

• Organise conference on trust in government, in cooperation with the VNG

Result: Achieved/on track CEMR and the Association of Netherlands Municipalities (VNG) are co-organising the conference under the title ‘Trust in Government: Build – Maintain – Improve’. It will be held on 13 October 2010 in The Hague. CEMR has also created a website dedicated to the conference (http://sites.google.com/site/trustingovernment/) and promoted the conference through the writing of several articles for the CEMR website, inviting local and European press.

• Continue to monitor the impact on local and regional government and their national

associations of the financial and economic crisis (including proposals for structural change), and taking any agreed initiatives

Result: Achieved/ongoing CEMR’s ad-hoc network of financial and economic experts — as nominated by member associations — were invited to participate in a follow-up study organised in co-operation with the Council of Europe and the Local Government and Public Service Reform Initiative (LGI) under the title ‘The Impact of the Economic Downturn on Local Government – Monitoring and Follow Up’. Results of the study will be presented at a conference to be held on 11–12 October 2010 in Strasbourg. CEMR also co-operated on the finalisation of the European chapter for the GOLD1 report No. 2 edited by the world organisation UCLG on local finances, with a focus on the impact of the global recession on local and regional governments. At its meeting in September, the working group on public services and procurement held an exchange of experience on the impact of the crisis on the provision of public services and will continue to address this issue.

• Exchange information on measures to enhance efficiency and reduce negative impact of

reductions in finances of local and regional governments

Result: Achieved/ongoing The working group on public services and procurement shared information on measures at its meeting in September and will follow-up this issue.

• Conduct survey on the legal and financial status of local and regional representatives and

officials/civil servants across Europe, as well as on election and appointment procedures

Result: Achieved/on track

1 Global observatory on Local Democracy and Decentralisation

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In spring 2010 CEMR launched a survey which should provide comparative information on the conditions under which local representatives obtain, carry out and terminate their local office in different countries. The questionnaire has been answered by 34 associations covering 31 European countries. The preliminary findings were debated at the meeting of CEMR’s Committee on Democracy and Governance (25 May 2010) and a detailed analysis is under preparation. The final publication will be available for the event ‘Bordeaux 2010: A time to reflect!’ to be held on 28–29 October 2010. The study is due to be extended to regional representatives in future.

Aim A2: To assess and publicise the results of the Treaty of Lisbon (once in force) for local and regional authorities and their citizens

• Provide member associations with communication material explaining the important points of the Treaty, notably for local and regional authorities

Result: Achieved/ ongoing CEMR wrote a series of articles presenting the Treaty of Lisbon on its website. A column on the issue was also sent to the member associations and European media at the occasion of Europe Day (9 May). CEMR participated in several meetings organised in the context of the Spanish EU Presidency at official and political level on the implementation of the Treaty of Lisbon and its consequences for local and regional authorities (Summit of Local and Regional Governments in Barcelona in February, Informal Ministerial meetings, in Malaga in April, Toledo in June).

• Keep the implementation process under review, ensuring that those parts of the Treaty

and its protocols which have a direct impact on local and regional authorities and their citizens are given effect in ways that enhance Europe’s multilevel governance

Result: Achieved/ongoing CEMR refers to the relevant provisions of the Lisbon Treaty in all its policy positions and how they should be interpreted in relation to local and regional government. This issue has also been debated at the meeting of CEMR’s Committee on Democracy and Governance (25 May 2010).

Aim A3: To help local and regional governments to take effective action for gender equality

• Continue to promote the European Charter for Equality of women and men in local life, particularly in countries where the charter has not yet gained a large number of signatures

Result: Achieved The promotion and dissemination of the Charter have continued with the support of the national associations. The Charter has been signed by some 1000 local and regional authorities in 27 countries of Europe. A number of articles on the Charter and women’s rights have been published on the CEMR website. CEMR also wrote an article on the subject for the Regional Review (monthly magazine with news and analysis of regional policy legislation and developments at EU, national and regional levels).

• To organise exchanges of experience on actions to implement specific articles of the

Charter

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Result: Achieved The exchanges of experience on the implementation of the Charter have been supported through the national associations, by diffusion of information on Extranet or by email and during the seminar organised with SALAR in Stockholm on 6-7 May. On this occasion, 60 participants debated the future of gender equality in Europe, with the participation of Virginija Langbakk, director of the European Gender Institute. Cases of Swedish good practice in the fields of health and sport, as well as the national programme in Sweden for Gender Mainstreaming were also presented on this occasion.

• Take forward work on indicators and support for action plans for the Charter’s

implementation, in particular via seminar in Sweden with SALAR

Result: Achieved The secretariat widely diffused the indicators to signatory authorities. Work on the indicators and action plans was the subject of a session during the seminar in Stockholm where the city of Heidelberg (Germany) presented its action plan and representatives from different countries had an exchange on the Charter’s implementation in their country.

• To bring the voice of women elected representatives to the new European Commission

and the European Parliament (possibly via hearings) to strengthen European policy for equality

Result: Partially achieved Chair Jocelyne Bougeard participated actively in the network of women in decision-making that was set up by the European Commission. At the Chair’s initiative, women elected representatives members of CEMR adopted a message in Stockholm which was addressed in particular to the Commission and Parliament, and expressed concern regarding the reduction in instruments and programmes designed to support gender equality.

• Cooperate with the European Gender Institute

Result: Achieved The Director of the Institute, which was opened last June, participated in the meeting in Stockholm and underlined the importance of good cooperation of CEMR and its members with the Institute (with precise modalities remaining to be determined.

Aim A4: To promote high quality town twinning and other transnational citizenship initiatives as a means of enhancing understanding and a stronger European citizenship

• Organise three regional seminars (Estonia in February, Malta in June, Germany in October) in order to effectively prepare the next major European twinning congress, planned for 2011, aimed at the renewal and modernisation of twinning and partnership actions of European local authorities and other actors, as well as the future of the European active citizenship programme post-2013

Result: On track Thanks to the cooperation of the national associations in the host countries, the seminars were organised in Tallinn (March), with the particular participation of representatives of Nordic countries, and in Malta (June) with countries from the South of Europe.

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Representatives participated actively in both seminars. The 3rd seminar will take place in Cologne on 9-10 November (with participants coming particularly from central and eastern Europe). Main lines coming out of these seminars will serve as a basis for the preparations of the Congress due to take place in Rybnik (Poland) on September 2011.

• Promote ideas set out in CEMR’s position paper on modernising and strengthening

twinning as an instrument to enhance European citizenship, in particular towards the European Commission and the European Parliament

Result: Achieved The Commission welcomed with interest CEMR’s proposals which were presented during consultation meetings. We are working with the Commission to ensure the follow up and implementation. To support the dissemination of the work, CEMR published several articles on the web-site and in specialized papers to the attention of the Members of the European Parliament.

• Close ongoing cooperation with European Commission, DG Education and Culture and

Executive Agency, giving feedback and participating in structured dialogue in relation to the Europe for Citizens programme

Result: Ongoing It should be noted that twinning is now under the competence of DG Communication (under the authority of Commissioner Viviane Reding) and no longer DG Education and Culture. CEMR continues to participate in structured dialogue meetings. The twinning network was invited by the Commission in June to a consultation meeting where the future of the “Europe for Citizens” programme after 2014 was debated. CEMR’s secretariat and certain national associations were consulted by the external structure in charge of the evaluation of the programme for the period of 2007-2013.

• Open dialogue with the members of the European Parliament on the future of the active

European citizenship programme (in particular local authority twinning and partnerships) and with a view to ensuring adequate financing for the future

Result: Pending The new organisation of the Commission concerning responsibilities in the programme has had an impact of the follow-up of the programme at the European Parliament.

• To work with our national associations in order to make the Twinning website an

effective tool for partner search and dissemination of information/good practice

Result: Pending This point was on the agenda in Tallinn and Malta and will be discussed further in Cologne. The secretariat is currently working on modifications to the site.

Aim A5: To develop CEMR’s work in relation to south-east Europe, helping to strengthen the European capacity of the national associations of the region

• Cooperate effectively with NALAS, including participation in events and advice on relevant local government/democracy themes

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Result: Achieved The Secretary General participated in the meeting of NALAS members’ Presidents of the associations in Sofia 14-15 June, where he participated in a debate on the role of local and regional authorities in combating climate change. At this occasion, NALAS, CEMR and Energy Cities agreed a paper calling for the extension of the Covenant of Mayors to south-east Europe. NALAS will be represented and contribute to the debate taking place at the Secretaries General and Directors meeting in Kyiv. At the occasion of the spring session of the Congress of the Council of Europe, CEMR organised a meeting with the NALAS delegation, including its president Mr. Vladimir Moskov, which involved an exchange on EU enlargement, access to EU funding, policy issues and CEMR working groups as well as capacity-building within NALAS and its political leadership. CEMR has also drafted a number of articles for its website on NALAS-related events and activities.

• Work with the national associations of the western Balkan countries, eg. on European

integration issues and effective participation in the EU twinning programme

Result: Achieved CEMR has encouraged the participation of representatives of Balkan countries in the twinning seminars in Tallinn and Malta, where said representatives indeed participated actively. The same method will be followed for the Cologne seminar.

Aim A6: To promote local democracy in Eastern Europe

• To organise a meeting in Ukraine, with the Association of Ukrainian Cities, on the state of local and regional democracy together with the meeting of the Secretaries General and Directors

• To develop dialogue for local democracy with partners in Belarus

Result: Achieved/on track The Secretaries General and Directors meeting will be taking place in Kyiv, at the invitation of the Association of Ukrainian Cities, on 23-25 September. On this occasion, a special debate is organised in order to look at CEMR’s work with our partners on the ground in central/eastern Europe – building partnerships, promoting local democracy. In particular, as we reflect on developing CEMR’s priorities and strategies for the future, our meeting in Ukraine will offer a timely opportunity to focus on our activity in this area, bringing in key partners with particular experience on the ground. In particular, the President of the Lev Sapieha Foundation of Belarus – active in the field of developing local self-government – will contribute to the discussion on enhancing our work and partnerships in this region.

Aim A7: To promote democracy and good governance in partnership with (a) the Council of Europe and in particular the Congress, and (b) the Committee of the Regions

• Work on issues of common interest with the Congress, and as appropriate the CDLR, including follow-up to the Utrecht conference of Local Government Ministers, and promote and publicise Local Democracy Week

Result: Achieved/ongoing

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CEMR participates as observer at the Congress plenary sessions (March and October 2010), as well as at the meetings of CDLR and some of its sub-committees. Relevant rapports and issues are debated further by CEMR’s Committee on Democracy and Governance and input is provided to these fora. The European Local Democracy Week (ELDW) is debated on each meeting of the Committee on Democracy and Governance with resulting recommendations by the Committee being implemented on the promotion and dissemination of the initiative. These include a banner on CEMR’s website linking directly to the ELDW website or invitations to ELDW Project Manager to present the initiative at the Committee meeting. In addition, the conference ‘Trust in Government’ organised by CEMR and VNG during the European Local Democracy Week is our contribution to the activities promoting local democracy within this year’s initiative (11–17 October 2010).

• Implement cooperation agreement with the Committee of the Regions, identifying areas

of common interest for specific joint actions

Result: Achieved CEMR and the CoR have continued to co-operate and invite each other to relevant meetings and events. CEMR participates in meetings with the CoR Secretary General, and further meetings organised with rapporteurs or within Commission sessions to present our positions. CEMR and CoR also co-operate in relation to the European Platform of local/regional authorities for development cooperation and the “Assizes of decentralised cooperation”. Joint press communication were released by CEMR, CoR and other organisations representing local and regional authorities following meetings of Presidents with President Barroso, with Commissioner Hahn.

Aim A8: To enhance cooperation at European level between local and regional government and civil society organisations

• Organise meeting with representatives of European civil society organisations with a view to enhancing cooperation and increasing the participation of citizens in European debates and issues, including in preparation for our Twinning Congress

Result: Partially achieved Representatives of civil society participated actively in the twinning seminars in Tallinn and Malta and will be invited to Cologne.

• To continue our dialogue with Concord in order to strengthen the cooperation of NGOs

and Local authorities for international development (see section C below) and in relation to development education in Europe

Result: Partially achieved Via PLATFORMA’s activities, CEMR has pursued its dialogue with Concord, which was strengthened in 2010 with the launching of a structured dialogue at European level. PLATFORMA followed Concord’s DEEEP programme, drafting the study: “European development education monitoring report”. PLATFORMA participated in the second forum of partnerships organised by the TRIALOG programme and Concord in Vienna in February 2010 to promote partnerships of NGO’s-Local authorities in greater Europe. Contacts were also pursued with CONCORD in the context of the European Charter on Development Cooperation in Support of Local Governance.

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Several NGOs contributed to the seminar organised by PLATFORMA in Bucharest in March 2010 (see point C2).

Aim A9: To begin preparations to mark the 60th anniversary in 2011 of CEMR, its work and its principles

• Agree the general concept for the event, and begin planning the thematic content

Result: Achieved/on track In close partnership with our Swiss section, ASCCRE, CEMR has begun preparing a first event, on the exact date of the anniversary, on 28 January in Geneva, the birthplace of the organisation. The city of Geneva has confirmed their collaboration in launching the festivities in their city, and preparations are underway. Due to take the form of a half-day seminar, this will in particular include a session on CEMR’s contributions over 60 years with a forward looking perspective. Furthermore, CEMR has begun working on its 60th anniversary strategy, which will include the development of a new logo, graphic charter, website, slogan, in addition to high-visibility events.

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B. Objective: to contribute to and influence the development and implementation of European legislation and policy, and to promote good practice and mutual learning

Aim B1: To promote an ambitious European cohesion and rural / urban development policy, with adequate resources and involving all the EU’s regions, together with their local governments

• Contribute to the debate on the future of cohesion policy and rural development post 2013, as well as to the debate on the future of the EU budget framework, its spending priorities; for this purpose, adopting policy papers on the future of the EU cohesion policy and on the future rural development

Result: Achieved CEMR is involved in the debate on the future cohesion policy and promotes our position, adopted in December 2009. We also prepared key political messages on Cohesion Policy and the Europe 2020 Strategy, and on request of DG REGIO we submitted written evidence on the local dimension in cohesion policy and participated in local development labs. CEMR expressed its view on the future rural development policy and before the publication of the budget review, we included our view in the above-mentioned policy papers. At the occasion of the Open Days, Europolitics (“the European Affairs Daily”) is due to publish a written interview of the Secretary General about the future of cohesion policy in its special edition. CEMR has written a number of articles on cohesion policy and rural development for the CEMR website as well as press releases.

• Participate in the inter-governmental activities on the implementation of the Territorial

Agenda of the EU and of the Leipzig Charter on sustainable European cities, in particular in the preparation of a European Reference Framework on Sustainable Urban Development

Result: Achieved CEMR expressed the view of local and regional government in the inter-governmental activities on the Territorial Agenda, in particular in relation to the recognition that many sectoral policies have an impact on the territories and therefore necessitate the involvement of local and regional level at all stages. We play a very active role in the development of the Reference Framework for Sustainable Cities and CEMR was chosen to chair the Member States / Institutions working group until the end of 2011.

• Exchange experience about the implementation of the current Structural Funds

operational programmes

Result: Achieved The working group on cohesion exchanges experience on a regular basis, which also feeds into CEMR’s responses to consultations and are expressed e.g. at the hearing with the rapporteur in the European Parliament, who included many of our comments in her draft report, such as advocating for a stronger role of local and regional government in EU policies.

• Monitoring of the implementation of the Baltic Sea Strategy as a new macro regional

approach and similar strategies in other macro regions like the Danube

Result: Achieved/ongoing

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The CEMR follows the Strategy and the issue was and will be discussed with the European Commission at the meetings of the working group.

• Cooperate closely with the Urban Intergroup of the European Parliament

Result: Achieved CEMR is a registered partner of the Intergroup; we exchange information and send relevant position papers and voting recommendations to the secretariat, which disseminates them among the members of the Intergroup and partners.

Aim B2: To contribute to and influence legislation, policy and good practice on sustainable development and climate change

• Promote the local and regional perspective in the decision making process on legislation, such as waste (modification of the WEEE directive and the awaited proposal on biowaste), noise (review of the noise directive), soil (directive on soil protection), water (directive on water efficiency of buildings)

Result: Achieved / Ongoing CEMR has been very active in lobbying the European Parliament to reinforce the principle of financial producer responsibility in the review of the directive on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). In particular, we cooperated with representatives of the industry and environmental NGOs on a joint amendment on this principle, which has been successfully voted. On biowaste, the European Commission decided not to adopt a directive on the management of biowaste, which is totally in line with the views CEMR has been expressing for two years. The discussion on directives on environmental noise, soil protection and water efficiency did not start or progress in 2010.

• Contribute to the assessment of the 6th Environmental Action Programme and to the

preparation of the 7th Action Programme

Result: Ongoing The European institutions are still considering the preparation of a 7th Action Programme. The CEMR environment working group will discuss what should be addressed in such an Action programme at its meeting on 29 September.

• On climate change: Contribute to the implementation of the White Paper on adaptation to

climate change and further activities in the area of climate change, following the UN Copenhagen conference in December 2009; Seek to provide input to the Communication on ‘Mainstreaming Climate Adaptation and Mitigation in EU policies and climate proofing of financial instruments” and other legislative proposals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions beyond 20% (20 to 30%) and the revision of existing legislation to integrate mitigation and adaptation in different policies and programmes

Result: Achieved / Ongoing CEMR kept contact with the European Commission to raise the profile of local and regional government in the development and implementation of the European strategy on adaptation to climate change. We also emphasised the issue of adaptation to climate change in several meetings and conferences we organised in 2010.

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Besides, we addressed more particularly the issue of financing climate local actions and organised a panel debate on the occasion of the CEMR Policy Committee in Oslo in June, which resulted in the adoption of a resolution presenting our views on this crucial issue. Regarding the international negotiations on climate, CEMR, in cooperation with other European associations of local authorities, organised a meeting with members of the European Commission’s delegation to exchange feedback on COP15 and respective activities in 2011. CEMR Secretariat also closely cooperates with UCLG and participated in Bonn climate talks in June and August to support UCLG activities.

• Contribute to debate on the future of the EU Sustainable Development Strategy

Result: Awaited

The discussion on the future of the EU Sustainable Development Strategy did not yet start.

• Co-organise and participate in the next Sustainable Cities and Towns Conference in

Dunkerque (19 – 21 May) on “Delivering sustainable cities – the local leadership challenge”

Result: Achieved CEMR Secretariat was actively involved in the preparation of the conference and the development of the programme. We organised and chaired a session on “socially inclusive societies” to raise the social dimension of sustainable development. The conference was also promoted and results presented on CEMR’s website.

• Contribute a sustainability dimension to the debate on the future of the Lisbon Strategy,

in particular on a eco-efficient and low-carbon economy

Result: Achieved / ongoing CEMR in its contribution to the consultation on the EU 2020 Strategy prominently addressed the issue of sustainability and will continue doing so.

• Participate in relevant initiatives on water, such as the organisation of the ‘Local

Governments’ Day’ at the next Congress of the International Water Association (September 2010) in Montreal and facilitate the exchange of experience with partners on implementation of the water framework directive and Istanbul Water Consensus

Result: Achieved CEMR organised a Local Governments’ Day on “Cities adapt: local water strategies in a changing climate”, in conjunction with IFAT, an International Trade Fair for Water, Sewage, Refuse and Recycling, in Munich in September. Furthermore, CEMR cooperated with the city of Vienna on its intervention in the elected local officials’ workshop during the World Water Congress 2010 of International Water Association in Montreal in September. The event and its results were promoted on CEMR website.

• Contribute to relevant energy initiatives, in particular the new EU energy efficiency

action plan (2010 – 2014), the revision of the energy performance of buildings directive, the use of renewable energy and the Covenant of Mayors

Result: Ongoing

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CEMR responded to the consultation on the future Energy Strategy for Europe 2011 – 2020, which also fed into the reflection on the future action plan on energy efficiency. The secretariat kept the members informed about the final adoption of the energy performance of buildings directive and we were pleased to see that most of our key points were included in the adopted text. On the Covenant of Mayors, CEMR has been involved from the beginning. The success of the Covenant is steadily growing and CEMR continues to be a member of the consortium, which is now bidding for the new contract to run the Covenant of Mayors’ Office. CEMR became a supporting structure of the Covenant of Mayors. Its Press Officer has been designated as a promoter of the Covenant. The CEMR Press and communications department has played an active role in increasing the visibility of the Covenant through article-writing and a banner for its website.

• Contribute to the reflections on the Future of the European Transport policy and in

particular the relation between transport and climate

Result: Ongoing CEMR participated in the consultation on the future of European transport policy and outlined the contribution of local and regional authorities to sustainable mobility, the territorial dimension of the future European policy, the importance of tackling the environmental impacts of transport and the issue of financing. We have been very active lobbying the European Parliament and, as a result, the report of the transport committee included the main points of CEMR’s position, including the financial and territorial dimension of transport. The European Commission is now drafting the White paper on EU transport policy, which should be published in the autumn 2010 and the working group on transport will met with the Commission official to discuss the issue.

• Follow up the action plan on urban mobility and implementation of (a) the regulation on

public passenger transport services and (b) the directive on the promotion of clean and energy efficient vehicles

Result: Achieved / ongoing CEMR is closely cooperating with the European Commission on the implementation of the EU Action plan on urban mobility. Thus, the CEMR Secretariat met on several occasions with the services of the Commission and was invited to present our views in conferences and workshops organised on sustainable mobility, urban mobility plans or green zones. Furthermore, we have been invited to nominate experts for an EU expert group on intelligent transport systems in cities. We are also organising regular exchanges of experiences on sustainable mobility, financing and the regulation on public passenger transport services within the CEMR transport working group.

Aim B3: In the field of Services of General Interest and public procurement, to promote the principles in our Charter and the protocol on SGIs to the Treaty of Lisbon, and to promote good practice through mutual learning

• Promote CEMR’s Charter on local and regional services of general interest and continue advancing the key issues in particular in relation to the upcoming mid-term review of the public procurement directives, envisaged for 2010/2011

Result: Achieved / ongoing

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On many occasions, CEMR promoted the Charter and uses the content for the argumentation in the discussions on the relevant questions. We presented the Charter e.g. to the President, Vice-Presidents and other members of the Public Service Intergroup of the European Parliament, to the rapporteur on ‘social services of general interest’, members of the Social Protection Committee, the Director General of DG MARKT and senior Commission officials, etc. The Charter is available in five languages on CEMR’s website.

• Contribute to the preparation of a Quality Framework for Services of General Interest and

other exercises in relation to the interpretation of the relevant provisions of the Lisbon Treaty and the Protocol on SGIs

Result: Ongoing CEMR is consulted as one of the relevant stakeholder organisations by the European Commission and the Social Protection Committee, which are preparing the Quality Framework for Social Services of General Interest, as a first initiative in this field. We are also engaged in the debate with the Intergroup ‘Public Services’ of the European Parliament, the European Commission and other relevant organisations and stakeholders.

• Prepare a policy paper on the different Commission procurement initiatives, such as

green, social, pre-commercial and innovative procurement and contribute to the European Parliament’s reflections on new developments in public procurement

Result: Achieved CEMR prepared a policy paper on public procurement, expressing CEMR’s concern towards the European Commission’s approach to address different policy objectives with the instrument of public procurement. Our view was reflected to a great extent in the European Parliament’s own initiative report on ‘recent developments in public procurement’ and had some impact on the Commission’s decision to launch an evaluation on the directives. The policy paper is available on CEMR’s website in English, French and German.

• Provide input to further initiatives in the area of public procurement, in particular on e-

procurement

Result: Ongoing CEMR invited the European Commission to present the preparation of the Green Paper, expected to be published later this year, and to discuss local and regional authorities’ role.

• Contribute to the reflections about an initiative on Concessions

Result: Ongoing CEMR exchanged information and views with the European Commission and is preparing a response to the consultation, launched this summer.

• Influence the decision-making process on the Commission’s proposal on the recast of the

late payments directive

Result: Achieved / ongoing CEMR lobbied the lead committee of the European Parliament and was quite successful in achieving relevant modification of the Commission’s proposal. Prior to the vote in the Plenary (expected for October), we will again seek the MEP’s support.

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• Exchange experience on the application of the Kroes / Monti package on public service

compensation and the issue of state aid in other areas such as education and culture and consider further initiatives; contribute to the evaluation of the public service compensation package

Result: Ongoing The working group on public services and procurement held an exchange of experience on the application on the Kroes / Monti package with a Commission official at its meeting in September. Other questions of public service compensation in the area of public transport, social services, broadband deployment remain on the agenda.

• Promote the exchange of information and experience on ways to increase quality and

efficiency of public local and regional services and enhance responsiveness to citizens and service users, including the follow-up of the workshops on benchmarks

Result: Ongoing The working group on public services and procurement shared information on measures at its meeting in September and will follow up the issue.

• Follow the decision making process of the directive on cross-border health care services

and other relevant Commission’s initiatives on social services, ensuring that the local/regional perspective is advanced and taken into account

Result: Achieved / ongoing CEMR’s position on the cross-border health care services directive is very much reflected in the political agreement, adopted by the Health Council in June; we will lobby the European Parliament prior to the second reading to adopt the text. On social services of general interest (SSGI), CEMR is in contact with the European Commission, the Social Protection Committee working group on SSGIs and the rapporteur in the responsible Committee in the European Parliament.

• Contribute to the debate on how to improve the functioning of the Single Market, in a

manner consistent with the role and competences of local and regional government

Result: Achieved / ongoing CEMR has become member of a new “Single Market Informal Dialogue Group”, established by the European Commission, Directorate General Internal Market and Services. The group is invited to exchange views on relevant issues early in the policy process and as such met three times so far; one of the meetings was with former Commissioner Mario Monti to discuss relevant issues to be addressed in his report on the relaunch of the Single Market.

• Cooperate closely with the Intergroup “Public Services” of the European Parliament

Result: Achieved / ongoing CEMR met with the President, the Vice-Presidents and is in an ongoing exchange of views and information with members of the Intergroup. The President, Ms Castex, will participate in CEMR’s event in Bordeaux in October.

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• Participating in two projects, led by CEEP: One on ‘mapping public services’, which identifies what services are provided by public authorities, their national legal framework, and the number of staff working in the sectors concerned, and, a second one on ‘anticipating change in public services’ aimed at improving expertise in anticipation, preparation and social support during the restructuring in public services or services of general interest (SGI). As a follow-up of the results of these two projects, CEEP and other partners, including CEMR, are discussing the creation of a Public Employers Forum to better represent common issues of interest.

Aim B4: To contribute to and influence legislation, policy and good practice in the economic and social fields, in the interests of citizens and of local and regional governments

• Contribute to the reflections on the Post 2010 Lisbon Strategy (see aim B2 above)

Result: Achieved / ongoing CEMR responded to the Commission’s consultation and CEMR’s Vice-President, Mr Schuster, at the lunch meeting of the local and regional associations with Commission President Barroso in July, proposed to identify 70 local and regional projects that contribute to achieve the objectives of the Europe 2020 Strategy and in particular the seven flagship initiatives. The secretariat is in contact with Commission President’s cabinet to clarify further details. A common press release was sent out to European media. At the occasion of Europe Day, CEMR published a column on the application of the Treaty provisions.

• Follow-up and respond to Commission’s initiatives on demographic change, on active

inclusion, children and migration, social and health care sectors and the revision of the Roadmap on Gender Equality

Result: Ongoing CEMR will participate in the EU Demographic Forum in November and is in contact with the Commission to be represented in the programme by speakers from member associations. A Communication will be published tackling demographic challenges after the crisis and CEMR will engage in the follow-up, which will also lead to the European Year 2012 on intergenerational solidarity. CEMR’s position on the cross-border health care services directive is very much reflected in the political agreement, adopted by the Health Council in June; we will lobby the European Parliament prior to the second reading to adopt the text. On social services of general interest (SSGI), CEMR is in contact with the European Commission, the Social Protection Committee working group on SSGIs and the rapporteur in the responsible Committee in the European Parliament. CEMR is participating in a competition concerning good practice examples of the integration of migrant elders, which is under the patronage of the President of the European Parliament, Jerzy Busek, Promotion of ELAC on CEMR website and coordination of communication on the subject with member association press officers and AktionCourage, the main ELAC partner.

• Organise exchange of experience on policies and tasks in relation to asylum-seekers

including in relation to the implementation of the European Pact on Immigration and Asylum

Result: Not achieved Several attempts to organise an exchange were not successful.

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• Contribute to the European Year for Combating Poverty and Social Exclusion

Result: Achieved CEMR moderated two workshops on ‘inclusive citizenship in urban and rural areas’ during the Committee of the Region’s Forum on ‘local and regional responses to poverty and social exclusion’ in June. CEMR promoted and linked the European Year with CEMR and other activities through the writing of articles on its website.

• Assist with the organisation of, and participate in, the 8th EISCO (information society)

conference in Bilbao, Spain (20 – 22 May 2010), on “Teaming up for local eGovernment Citizen involvement and quality of services” and disseminate and promote the outcomes of the conference

Result: Achieved The secretariat and some members of the working group on Information Society and e-Government were strongly involved in the 8th EISCO conference, both in developing an interesting and attractive programme and in the organisation of the event including promotional activities on the CEMR website. At the conference, CEMR’s ‘Manual on Implementing Strategies for Local and Regional eGovernments’ was presented.

• Contribute to the debate and the implementation of the future European Information

Society Strategy (European Digital Agenda), including the renewed broadband strategy, the eHealth Action Plan, IT security standards in public procurement and the review of the Directive on reuse of public sector information.

Result: Achieved / ongoing CEMR has participated in the debate on the Digital Agenda for Europe (DAE); e.g.in a Commission seminar and at the CoR report and will try to cooperate closer with the Commission in order to link the Digital Local Agenda (DLA) and the DAE. As the DAE is one of the flagships of Europe 2020 this will also be part of the implementation of the flagships. The working group on information society will discuss these items in its meeting in September. The broadband strategy will be published later this year, while the review of the Directive on re-use of public sector information is scheduled for 2011. IT security standards in public procurement are addressed in the context of e-procurement by the working group on public services and procurement.

• Continue to implement the Digital Local Agenda, in particular by preparing a manual for local government associations and their members to design, organise and provide e-Government

Result: Achieved The manual has been launched at the EISCO conference in May and the working group will discuss further actions at its meeting in September.

Aim B5: To promote the interests of and good practice by local / regional government employers and their workforces, in particular through the European social dialogue processes

• Contribute to the reflections on the Post 2010 Lisbon Strategy

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Result: Achieved CEMR has responded to the Commission’s consultation on the Europe 2020 Strategy and is looking at concrete ways of implementing the flagship initiatives (see above).

• Contribute to the reflections on the review of the Working Time Directive, monitor and

try to influence the further development of the procedure. In relation to the Commission’s reflections on the future of the EU sectoral social dialogue, develop ideas on how to strengthen the role of local and regional government in the European Social Dialogue, and the cooperation with the cross-sectoral partner representing the public sector, CEEP

Result: Achieved / ongoing CEMR responded to the stakeholder consultation on the review of the Working Time Directive and some members are directly consulted by the Commission, who is currently undertaking an impact assessment. The Employers’ Platform expressed its view on the future of the EU sectoral social dialogue and we will participate in the European Liaison Forum end of September on this issue. Close cooperation with CEEP has been further developed during the year, in particular through the projects on local and regional public services (see above).

• Contribute to the development of an EU multi-sectoral action plan on third party violence (with principles and guidance to support joint actions by social partners to tackle third party violence, and examples of practical measures to be taken)

Result: Achieved / ongoing The Employers’ Platform has contributed to prepare guidelines on third party violence, which were drafted by sectoral social partners. A project proposal has been submitted to the European Commission to promote the implementation of the guidelines in various sectors and Member States.

• Monitor the implementation of gender equality action plans at local and regional level

from the employers’ perspective

Result: Remaining The Sectoral Social Dialogue Committee will address this issue in the context of a working group meeting in October.

• Study positive measures on the integration of migrants in local and regional government

administration and services

Result: Achieved / ongoing The Sectoral Social Dialogue Committee discussed actions to support the integration and no discrimination of migrants during its meeting in May. CEMR also participates in the CLIP (Cities for Local Integration Policy of Migrants), which in its fourth module explores ethnic entrepreneurship.

• Exchange good practices on concrete measures to better integrate vulnerable groups in the labour market

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Result: Remaining This issue will be addressed in the context of the flagship initiative ‘fighting poverty’ of the EU 2020 Strategy; the Commission’s Communication is expected to be published in October.

Aim B6: In general terms, to enhance CEMR’s overall relations and visibility with the European Parliament, and in particular to raise awareness of local and regional issues among its members

• Organise with our members a number of meetings in Strasbourg, when the European Parliament is sitting there, on topical political themes

Result: Achieved / remaining CEMR has established good relations with key actors in the European Parliament, mainly Chairs of relevant Committees and Intergroups, coordinators and rapporteurs on important issues. Meetings in Strasbourg, however, have not yet been organised. CEMR, Eurocities and G4 is organising on 6 October a network reception open to all CEMR, EUROCITIES and G4 members, as well as to local and regional government representatives and high level officials from the European institutions including the European Parliament. CEMR has written a number of articles for the Regional Review, a monthly magazine directed at MEPs.

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C. Objective: to strengthen the contribution of Europe’s local and regional governments in

the international arena, for democracy, development, peace, and understanding Aim C1: To play an effective role as European world region of United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG), in co-ordination with the individual members

• Organise effectively the meetings of the World Affairs Committee including, where relevant, specific meetings of the experts/officers, and meetings for European elected representatives during the UCLG meetings

Result: Achieved/ongoing A European coordination meeting was organised on the eve of UCLG meetings in Chicago last April, and a similar meeting is foreseen for the Mexico City Congress in November. A meeting of the World Affairs Committee will take place on 21 September in Paris.

• Organise efficiently and effectively the European part of the elections to the UCLG

governing bodies, with a view to the formal election by the World Council of UCLG at its Congress (Mexico City, November 2010)

Result: Ongoing The secretariat invited the European members of UCLG to renew their nominations. The meeting of the World Affairs Committee of 21 September is due to debate the matter, ensuring that Europe is effectively and appropriately represented in UCLG’s renewed structures in Mexico City.

• Provide an effective European contribution to the content and programme of the UCLG

Congress 2010

Result: Achieved/ongoing CEMR participated actively in the reflexion on the content and preparation of the Congress, undertaken in Guangzhou and Chicago. The secretariat further contributed to the reflection on the work of the Committees now underway within UCLG. It participated in moderating a preparatory Forum of the Congress regarding the condition of women.

• Bring a positive European contribution to UCLG’s international debates eg. on

development and aid efficiency, climate change, gender equality, the consequences of the economic crisis etc

Result: Achieved/ongoing CEMR participated actively in debates within UCLG in Committees and relevant working groups (CIB platform, decentralized cooperation, Mediterranean committee, etc.), in particular contributing input developed in the context of PLATFORMA (on the Millennium Development Goals, dialogue with the European institutions, and on the European Charter on development cooperation in support of local governance, for example). It encouraged UCLG’s work on gender equality in particular in the context of the Mexico City Congress. It brought the European contribution to the Gold report on local finances, and thanks to the invitation of the AFCCRE organised a seminar in Sceaux in March on this matter. CEMR regularly promotes UCLG activities and events during the year (articles, banners on CEMR’s website).

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Aim C2: To ensure that the European Platform of Local/Regional Authorities for Development, for which CEMR holds the secretariat, works effectively and contributes to enhancing the role of local and regional authorities in international development policy, programmes and actions

• Effectively implement the work programme of the Platform, including the seminar in Bucharest in March 2010, the mini-Conference in Spain in May and the Final Conference in the autumn 2010

Result: Achieved/ongoing By ensuring its secretariat, CEMR has followed the good implementation of the activities foreseen for PLATFORMA. The Bucharest seminar, hosted by Romanian partners, allowed for debate on development cooperation in the countries of central/eastern Europe, in particular in partnership with NGOs. A mini-conference was organised in La Rabida (Spain) in May at the initiative of the AER and with the contribution of the FEMP, on the theme of “climate change and development cooperation: regional and local innovative solutions.” Following the wishes of the members for greater coherence with European events, the final conference which had been planned for the end of 2010 is postponed until early 2011 so that this may be organised in synergy with the Assizes of Decentralised Cooperation of the CoR in Brussels.

• Develop and strengthen the role and work of the Platform, including by presenting an

application to the European Commission for support for the Platform from 2011, and other modalities

Result: Achieved CEMR worked to strengthen PLATFORMA in link with the European Commission. An application was submitted to the Commission last June so as to pursue PLATFORMA’s action in 2011 and 2012, as well as its coordination by the secretariat. The project now gathers 24 partners; the Commission’s response is expected in late September. PLATFORMA’s activities have further been strengthened thanks to the hosting of the technical secretariat on the European Charter on development cooperation in support of local governance and the grant accorded by the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs in this context.

• Work closely with the European Commission (a) to ensure that the perspective of local /

regional authorities is taken into account in the implementation of the Non State Actors and Local Authorities programme in order to reinforce their role and participation in other European development cooperation programmes, and (b) to respond to relevant consultations on development issues by the European Commission

Result: Ongoing In 2010, the Commission launched a 1-year structured dialogue on the role of the different actors in development and on the future of the European development programmes. For the first time, local authorities are involved in this dialogue, and it is PLATFORMA which represents them throughout this process, with the Commission, the Parliament, Member States and NGOs. The debate involves a series of debates in Brussels and in regional seminars, as well as contributions to an on-line forum.

• Work with the Committee on Development of the European Parliament to ensure that the

role of local / regional authorities for development is appreciated and taken into account

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Result: Achieved/ongoing CEMR is working towards this through PLATFORMA. In the context of the European structured dialogue, the Parliament received on 2nd September the involved platforms, including PLATFORMA which was represented by a local elected representative. A meeting with the Chair of the Committee on Development, Eva Joly, is foreseen late September. A hearing of PLATFORMA with this Committee will take place 26 October. Many contacts have been made to mobilise members of the Parliament’s Committee on Development on the action of PLATFORMA.

Aim C3: to promote wider and deeper involvement of local and regional authorities in EU and international programmes and policies for development, in cooperation with UCLG as appropriate

• Work closely with the European Commission (EuropeAid, DG DEV and DG Relex) and the European Parliament, and with the Committee of the Regions, to increase the future opportunities for local and regional authorities to participate more widely in international development activities and programmes, including contribution to the Assizes of decentralised cooperation

Result: Achieved/ongoing CEMR and PLATFORMA present proposals in this area via the European Structured Dialogue. The contribution, coordinated with the members of PLATFORMA, in preparing the European Development Days (Brussels, 6-7 December), and the Assizes of Decentralised Cooperation (March 2011) has been renewed this year. PLATFORMA participated in the CoR’s preparatory meetings for the Assizes (first meeting in May, next in September). CEMR and PLATFORMA have further been able to dialogue with the European Institutions on the European Charter on development cooperation in support of local governance, for which CEMR’s secretary general holds the co-presidency of the follow-up committee.

• Promote wider participation of local and regional authorities in geographic programmes

and thematic programmes in addition to the Non State Actors and Local Authorities programme

Result: Ongoing This message was strongly conveyed in the context of the Structured Dialogue. The services of Europeaid in charge of the water and energy facility were approached to study a greater involvement of local authorities. These facilities were presented during different information sessions by members of PLATFORMA.

• Promote the creation of specific programmes for partnerships for development between

cities, and local and regional governments from different continents

Result: Partially This message could be transmitted during the debate on the revision of the financial instruments within the Structured Dialogue, as well as debated with UCLG.

• To promote awareness and use of the international website on twinning and partnerships,

including consideration of widening its geographical and linguistic reach to the Middle East

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Result: Very partially The International website must be further promoted with the support of different partners.

Aim C4: To develop cross-cultural dialogue and exchanges between local and regional governments, in particular with Europe’s neighbours and in the Mediterranean space

• To work closely with the European Commission and the European Parliament to strengthen the participation of local and regional authorities in the European programmes for neighbourhood policy

Result: Action to continue On this subject we propose a point of action for PLATFORMA in 2011 in the context of the debate on the future of European development policy.

• Actively participate in the initiatives concerning Mediterranean issues, for example in the

Mediterranean Committee of UCLG and in the evolution of the ARLEM (organised by the CoR)

Result: Achieved CEMR participated in the work of ARLEM where it is represented by Dr Schuster, and also particpated actively in UCLG’s Euro-Mediterranean Committee, whose IInd Forum of Local and Regional Authorities of the Mediterranean took place last May. CEMR is further participating in the preparations of the 2nd Euro-Arab Cities Forum taking place in Malaga (Spain), February 2011.

• Cooperate with the FEMP on the organisation of the Europe/Latin American/Caribbean

forum of local governments

Result: Achieved CEMR contributed to the preparations and was represented in the Forum organised in Victoria last May.

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D. Objective: to strengthen CEMR as an effective organisation on behalf of its members associations, representing the interests of Europe’s local and regional governments Aim D1: to organise a reflection process on the future of CEMR to ensure that our work remains relevant in a fast moving European and international context

• Organise debates/exchanges with the members to agree proposals on a strategy and main priorities for the future of CEMR to put to the Policy Committee for adoption by the end

• Prepare and begin the implementation process of 2010

Result: Achieved / on track The reflection process was successfully launched, including the setting up of a Steering Group with representatives of the member associations directly involved in the development of the process. A first questionnaire was developed in close connection with this Group, and the feedback gathered is to be analysed with the Group, and presented for debate by the Secretaries General and Directors. A main event, “Bordeaux 2010” will be organised on 28-29 October as an occasion to bring forward the debate, involving high-level “outside” contributors, and key partners such as the Congress of the Council of Europe, the Committee of the Regions etc... A website has been launched and updated, in English and French, summarising the background of the reflection process and six main reflection themes which are at the core of the reflection debate. The site will also summarise the ongoing debate and the preliminary as well as final conclusions, and allows members to contribute to the debate, give their opinion or see what others have to say via the interactive forum.

Aim D2: To effectively prepare and organise the 3-yearly elections to CEMR’s Presidency, office-holders and governing bodies, to ensure that CEMR’s internal governance and democracy operate effectively

• Circulate the information and invitation for nominations in a timely manner so that the elections may be successfully organised during the winter Policy Committee meeting, and ensuring that the Statutes and Rules of Procedure (including the new Rule on gender balance) are properly implemented

Result: Achieved The Policy Committee meeting in Mondorf-les-Bains will be marked by the elections of CEMR’s statutory bodies. The process, launched by the circular letter of 7th May, has been prepared in accordance with the Organisation’s Statutes and Rules of Procedure.

Aim D3: to review and enhance CEMR’s communication with members, partners and the wider public

• Begin work on creating new main CEMR website taking advantage of the up to date technological developments

Result: Achieved/ongoing Meetings have been organised internally and externally with communication agencies to brainstorm on CEMR’s future website and its adaptation to new technologies and trends. Introduced under the Aim D1, CEMR introduced a new tool — a CEMR Forum — to enhance communication with members as well as among them.

• Develop regular electronic newsletter for members

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Result: Achieved CEMR releases a monthly newsletter addressed to its member associations. The newsletter aims to present in a concise way CEMR’s activities and main achievements. The newsletter is published in three languages: French, English and German.

Aim D4: To organise CEMR events in a professional and attractive manner, ensuring that customer feedback is received and analysed

• Continue to obtain and use feedback from those attending working groups, committees and events with a view to improving our services

Result: Achieved/ongoing CEMR provides satisfaction questionnaires at its committee and working group meetings, and the feedback received is closely monitored. When appropriate, CEMR created websites dedicated to specific events and activities (reflection process, Bordeaux event, conference on Trust in Governments). CEMR has also rendered its event evaluations electronic (for Bordeaux and Trust in Government in this case). CEMR has also promoted its various events by email and via its website (article-writing pre and post-event).

Aim D5: to ensure that CEMR’s finances and financial systems remain soundly based, that membership fees are properly followed up, that other appropriate income sources are pursued, and that the annual budget is accurately implemented

• Provide good and timely support to the work of the Financial Management Committee, honorary auditors and the professional auditors

Result: Achieved The secretariat has supported the work of our professional Auditors, who certified the 2009 accounts without reserve, and we organised the meetings of the Honorary Auditors (6 July 2010) and of the Financial Management Committee (6 September 2010), with information and advice.

• Continue to monitor the impact (if any) of the economic downturn on CEMR’s finances,

taking any necessary action

Result: Achieved Membership income is being carefully monitored given the economic downturn. At the end of month 8, the position appears to be broadly in line with budget and the outturn for 2010 is anticipated to be balanced.

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• Explore possible other sponsors/financial partners

Result: Ongoing CEMR applied for a multi-annual partnership with the European Commission, which was approved by the European Commission. In this framework, CEMR will be granted an operating grant amounting 240.000 € for the year 2010. CEMR is a member and participates to the work of the small ‘working group on funding issues’, set up by the European Commission to make proposals for the recasting of the Financial Regulation for the general budget of the European Communities. In addition, during the year a renewed partnership agreement with DEXIA was entered into, and CEMR will receive a contribution of 20 000 € for the period July 2010 – June 2011. The Financial Management Committee nominated a small working group to work, with the Secretariat, on the question of new resources for the CEMR.

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SECRETARIES GENERAL AND DIRECTORS MEETING OF THE NATIONAL SECTIONS AND ASSOCIATE MEMBERS

� KYIV, 23-25 SEPTEMBER 2010 �

� for decision for information

COMING STATUTORY MEETINGS

Draft decision The Secretaries General and Directors are invited to: � Take note of and share views on the draft agendas for the coming meetings of the Executive Bureau and Policy Committee; � Hear the report by the Secretary General and exchange views in preparation for the forthcoming renewal of CEMR’s statutory organs.

1. The Policy Committee will meet in Mondorf-les-Bains (Luxembourg) on 6 and 7 December,

at the invitation of the Association of Luxembourg Cities and Municipalities (SYVICOL). The pre-draft agenda is enclosed in Annex A. 2. The Policy Committee will be marked by the renewal of CEMR’s statutory organs.

Information on the elections (enclosed in Annex B) was sent out by circular letter inviting the national associations to transmit their nominations to the secretariat before 15 October.

During the meeting in Kyiv, the Secretary General will make a presentation on the potential

candidatures for the different positions of CEMR’s statutory organs. The Secretaries Generals and Directors are invited to share their views on the different

possibilities. They are further invited to take particular note of the rules pertaining to CEMR elections

processes in our Statutes and Rules of Procedure, which are drawn out in Annex C for ease of reference.

3. The Executive Bureau will meet in Bordeaux on 29 October in order to prepare for the

Mondorf-les-Bains Policy Committee, and the first draft agenda is enclosed in Annex D.

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POLICY COMMITTEE

� MONDORF-LES-BAINS, 6 – 7 December 2010 �

� for decision for information

PRE-DRAFT AGENDA

Monday 6 December 12 h 00 Buffet lunch, at the invitation of the Association of Luxembourg Cities and

Municipalities (SYVICOL) 14 h 00 Welcome by Dan Kersch , President of the Association of Luxembourg Cities and

Municipalities

Opening Session to be Defined 16h00 Opening of the Policy Committee by President Häupl 1. Setting up the Policy Committee 2. Adoption of the draft agenda 3. Approval of draft list of decisions of the Oslo Policy Committee (3-4 June 2010)

• For information, draft list of decisions of the meeting of the Secretaries General and Directors (Kyiv, 23-25 September)

• For information, draft list of decisions of the meeting of the Executive Bureau (Bordeaux, 29 October)

4.1. Approval of the accounts and discharge for 2009 4.2. Nomination of professional Auditors 5. Report on the implementation of the 2010 work programme, including:

• Key issues in EU policy work • European citizenship and outcomes of the 2010 regional seminars • CEMR in the world: PLATFORMA, UCLG, EU Charter on local governance

6. Elections of CEMR’s statutory organs and international representation:

• Election of the President • Election of the First Vice-President • Approval of the Executive Presidents • Election of the members of the Executive Bureau and Vice-Presidents • European Vice-Presidency of UCLG • Election of the leadership and members of the Financial Management

Committee • Election of the Honorary Auditors

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18 h 00 End of the first day 19 h 30 Cocktail, offered by the municipality of Mondorf-les-Bains, followed by 20 h 00 Dinner, at the invitation of SYVICOL and the Banque et Caisse d’Epargne de l’Etat Luxembourg Tuesday 7 December

9 h 00 Policy Committee meeting continues, chaired by the newly elected President

7. Reflection process 2010 - TOWARDS THE CEMR OF TOMORROW! • Information and exchange on the process, and in particular:

- Report from the Steering Group, including on the Bordeaux 2010 event - Views from the Executive Bureau meeting (29 October)

• Debate and approval of new forward-looking strategy with main priorities for CEMR of 2020 and beyond

8. Debate and adoption of the 2011 work programme, including:

• “CEMR 2.0” proposal - adapting our communications to our evolution • Marking the 60th anniversary of our Organisation

9. Financial issues:

• Report from the Financial Management Committee (6 September, Paris) • Vote of the 2011 budget

10. 25th CEMR General Assembly, Cádiz, 2012 – dates, themes 11. Calendar of meetings 12. Other urgent matters 13 h 00 Closing of the Policy Committee, followed by a buffet lunch, offered by SYVICOL Afternoon: Informal meeting of the newly elected Executive Bureau 15 h 00 – 17 h 00 Guided tour of Luxembourg city, by bus

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Annex B

Conseil des Communes et Régions d'Europe Council of European Municipalities and Regions

Paris, 7 May 2010

CIRCULAR LETTER N° 5

To the Secretaries General and Directors of the

national associations and associate members

For information

Presidents and Vice Presidents of the CEMR

Dear Colleagues,

Renewal of CEMR’s statutory bodies - Policy Committee meeting, 6-7 December 2010

• Call for candidatures for the Presidency, the members of the Executive Bureau and the

other Vice Presidents, the Financial Management Committee and the Honorary

Auditors of CEMR

The renewal of CEMR’s statutory bodies will take place during the Policy Committee meeting

due to take place on 6-7 December 2010 in Mondorf-les-Bains (Luxembourg).

Please find enclosed a note recalling the various positions to be filled during this meeting.

Nominations for the statutory bodies must be received by the CEMR Secretariat General before

Friday, 15 October 2010 at the latest. We thank you in advance for respecting this absolute

deadline.

May I particularly draw your attention to the fact that our Rule on gender balance comes into

effect for the first time for the 2010 renewal of the Policy Committee, and we thank you in

advance for helping us to ensure that this is properly implemented. CEMR’s Rules of

Procedure (I.2.2) on this matter stipulates as follows:

“All national delegations should include representatives of both sexes. In this context, the following

distributions for national delegations must be respected:

Minimum representation of each sex:

• 1 representative of each sex for 3 or 4 seats on the Policy Committee;

• 2 representatives of each sex for 5 or 6 seats on the Policy Committee;

• 3 representatives of each sex for 7 or 8 seats on the Policy Committee.

Any proposed delegation that does not fulfil these conditions will not be validated by the Secretariat

General.”

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For any questions or further information, I will be happy to discuss this process further, and

may be contacted at: frederic.vallier@ccre-cemr.org, tel. + +32 2 500 05 32.

Nina Holbrook at the Paris office is also available for assistance, and you are kindly requested

to copy all nominations to her: at nina.holbrook@ccre.org, tel. + 33 1 44 50 59 59, fax. +33 1 44 50

59 60.

Yours sincerely,

Frédéric VALLIER

Secretary General

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RENEWAL OF CEMR’S STATUTORY BODIES POLICY COMMITTEE, 6-7 DECEMBER 2010

- NOTE FROM THE SECRETARIAT GENERAL - In view of the renewal of CEMR’s statutory bodies and in application of our Statutes, the national associations are hereby invited to send their nominations for the Policy Committee to the Secretariat General. Furthermore, the associations are invited to send their nominations for the:

The President, First Vice President and Vice Presidents members of the Executive Bureau The other Vice Presidencies The Financial Management Committee The Honorary Auditors

NOMINATIONS

1. POLICY COMMITTEE (ARTICLE III OF THE STATUTES) In accordance with the CEMR Statutes, the Policy Committee is the governing organ of

CEMR: a forum for debate on political orientations, and for the approval of positions and decisions regarding the life of the Organisation.

The Policy Committee approves the annual budget, determines the affiliation fees structure,

decides on the admission of new members, and on the creation of new committees.

It elects from among its membership, the President, the First Vice President, the Vice Presidents members of the Executive Bureau, the members of the Financial Management Committee and the Honorary Auditors. It also elects the Secretary General.

The table enclosed illustrates the number of delegates per country. In accordance with Article III.4 of the Statutes, and the commitments promoted in CEMR’s

"European Charter for Equality of Women and Men in Local Life”, CEMR shall aim to ensure a balanced representation, in particular between women and men, within the Policy Committee. In particular, it is recalled that the rule on gender balance in the Policy Committee, as laid out in CEMR’s Rules of Procedure (I.2.2), comes into effect at the renewal of the Policy Committee in 2010. This stipulates as follows:

“All national delegations should include representatives of both sexes. In this context, the

following distributions for national delegations must be respected: Minimum representation of each sex:

• 1 representative of each sex for 3 or 4 seats on the Policy Committee; • 2 representatives of each sex for 5 or 6 seats on the Policy Committee; • 3 representatives of each sex for 7 or 8 seats on the Policy Committee.

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Any proposed delegation that does not fulfil these conditions will not be validated by

the Secretariat General.” It is also recalled that, in accordance with Rule I.1.4, in countries where CEMR has multiple

member associations, the associations shall actively cooperate with regard to the common designation of representatives to the statutory organs of CEMR.

The national associations are invited to ensure the principle according to which, within

CEMR, the Policy Committee members and a fortiori the leaders elected by the Policy Committee from among its membership hold an electoral mandate (in line with the Charter of the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe).

���� Nominations for the Policy Committee must reach the Secretariat General before 15 October 2010 at the latest .

CANDIDACIES 2. EXECUTIVE BUREAU (ARTICLE IV OF THE STATUTES) The mandates of the members of the Executive Bureau will be submitted for re-election in

Mondorf-les-Bains (Luxembourg). The following positions are concerned:

President of CEMR First Vice President Executive Presidents Vice Presidents (there can be a maximum of ten Vice Presidents on the Executive

Bureau) It is proposed to maintain the existing principle allowing the necessary political and

geographical balance within the Bureau to be preserved: representation from France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain and the United Kingdom, and four groups of countries (Benelux, Nordic countries, central and eastern Europe, south-east Europe).

According to the Statutes, the President and all the Vice presidents are members of the

representation of the national sections and associations within the Policy Committee. It should be noted that the new Executive Bureau will take office on 3 January 2011.

���� Candidacies for the positions of President, First Vice President, Vice Presidents members of the Executive Bureau should be accompanied by a cover letter in

addition to a proposed programme, and must reach the Secretariat General before 15 October 2010 at the latest .

� The Executive Presidents are, however, proposed by the President, and decided

upon by the Policy Committee. For this reason, there is no formal invitation for candidatures for these positions.

3. The Policy Committee should also give its opinion, following consultation with

representatives of the direct members in Europe, on the nomination of the Vice President representing the European Section of United Cities and Local Governments.

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4. VICE-PRESIDENTS NON MEMBERS OF THE BUREAU To further involve the members in the activities of the CEMR, the national associations also

have the possibility of nominating one Vice President per country.

���� Candidacies must reach the Secretariat General before 15 October 2010 at the latest .

5. The Policy Committee will also be invited to nominate the President, members of the Financial Management Committee and the CEMR Honorary Auditors .

In application of Article VI of the Constitution, the Financial Management Committee is

made up of a maximum of eight members, including the President, who must be a local or regional elected representative. The Financial Management Committee’s task is to periodically review the functioning of the Secretariat General and CEMR’s financial situation, and to prepare the presentation of the annual budget and accounts to the Policy Committee. To respect a certain balance, it is suggested to maintain the principle used in the past, i.e. one representative for Germany, Spain, France, Italy, United Kingdom, and one representative for the following groups of countries: Benelux, Nordic / Scandinavian Countries, other countries.

In application of Article III-15 of the Statutes, there shall be no more than three Honorary Auditors.

���� Candidacies must reach the Secretariat General before 15 October 2010 at the

latest . 6. It should also be recalled that the travel and hotel expenditure linked to the participation in

the different CEMR governing bodies are covered by the respective national associations, with the exception of duties and representations on behalf of the CEMR President.

7. The Statutes establish the duration of each of these mandates at three years. You are kindly requested to copy all nominations to Nina Holbrook at nina.holbrook@ccre.org, tel. + 33 1 44 50 59 59, fax. +33 1 44 50 59 60

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COMITÉ DIRECTEUR : NOMBRE DE SIÈGES ET VOIX PAR PAYS POLICY COMMITTEE : NUMBER OF SEATS AND VOTES PER COUNTRY

PAYS / COUNTRY POPULATION (EN MILLIONS) HABITANTS (IN MILLIONS) *

COMITÉ DIRECTEUR / POLICY COMMITTEE

Albanie / Albania 3,14 3 Allemagne / Germany 81,76 8 Autriche / Austria 8,37 4 Belgique / Belgium 10,83 5 Bosnie Herzégovine / Bosnia and Herzegovina 3,77 3 Bulgarie / Bulgaria 7,58 4 Chypre / Cyprus 0,80 3 Croatie / Croatia 4,43 3 Danemark / Denmark 5,55 4 Espagne / Spain 46,09 6 Estonie / Estonia 1,34 3 Finlande / Finland 5,35 4 France / France 64,71 7 Grèce / Greece 11,31 5 Hongrie / Hungary 10,01 5 Islande / Iceland 0,32 3 Israël / Israel 7,31 4 Italie / Italy 60,40 7 Lettonie / Latvia 2,25 3 Lituanie / Lithuania 3,33 3 Luxembourg / Luxembourg 0,50 3 ARY de Macédoine / FYR of Macedonia 2,05 3 Malte / Malta 0,42 3 Monténégro / Montenegro 0,62 3 Norvège / Norway 4,85 3 Pays-Bas / Netherlands 16,58 5 Pologne / Poland 38,16 6 Portugal / Portugal 10,64 5 Roumanie / Romania 21,47 5 Royaume-Uni / United Kingdom 62,04 7 Serbie / Serbia 7,35 4 Slovaquie / Slovakia 5,42 4 Slovénie / Slovenia 2,05 3 Suède / Sweden 9,35 4 Suisse / Switzerland 7,76 4 Rép. Tchèque / Czech Republic 10,51 5 Turquie / Turkey 71,52 7 Ukraine / Ukraine 46,26 6

TOTAL 656,2 167

Irlande / Ireland (IPA + LGMSB) 4,45 3** * Source : Eurostat au 1.1.2010, sauf Croatie et Turquie : Eurostat au 1.1.2009, et Albanie, Bosnie Herzégovine, Israël, A.R.Y.Macédoine, Monténégro, Serbie, Ukraine : Banque Mondiale 2008 Source: Eurostat on 1.1.2010, except for Croatia and Turkey: Eurostat on 1.1.2009, and Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Israel, F.Y.R.o.Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, Ukraine: World Bank 2008 **Membres associés / Associate members

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NB Comité Directeur :

- 2 titulaires pour les Etats de moins de 100.000 habitants - 3 titulaires pour les Etats de moins de 5 millions d'habitants - 4 titulaires pour les Etats de moins de 10 millions d'habitants - 5 titulaires pour les Etats de moins de 25 millions d'habitants - 6 titulaires pour les Etats de moins de 50 millions d'habitants - 7 titulaires pour les Etats de moins de 75 millions d'habitants - 8 titulaires pour les Etats de plus de 75 millions d'habitants.

** Policy Committee:

- two full member for the States of less than 100,000 inhabitants - three full members for the States of less than 5 million inhabitants - four full members for the States of less than 10 million inhabitants - five full members for the States of less than 25 million inhabitants - six full members for the States of less than 50 million inhabitants - seven full members for the States of less than 75 million inhabitants - eight full members for the States of more than 75 million inhabitants

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ANNEX C

STATUTES & RULES OF PROCEDURE ON VOTING PROCESS AND RIGHTS

STATUTES ARTICLE. V.2 “DECISIONS”

A decision shall be taken when it receives the approval of the majority of those taking part in a vote, excluding any abstentions, except in the case of any derogation as provided for in this Constitution.

STATUTES ARTICLE. V.3 “VOTES” a. Votes shall be cast in an individual capacity by all members or substitutes. b. Votes by proxy shall be allowed in the Policy Committee to the extent of one written proxy

for each full member. The conditions for accepting proxies shall be set out in the Rules of Procedure.

c. The representatives of a national section or associate member which is in default of

payment of its affiliation fees on the day of the vote, in accordance with the arrangements specified in the Rules of Procedure, shall not be entitled to vote.

SUBSTITUTES & PROXIES:

Statutes- Article III.5 “Policy Committee” - Each member of the Policy Committee may have one duly appointed standing substitute. The latter may only attend meetings in the absence of the full member.

Rules of Procedure I.2.4. – The nomination of substitute members will be carried out in accordance with Article III.2 of the Statutes1. However, in order to take into account the diversity of national cultures, national associations/sections will have the possibility of designating among their substitute members the association’s highest officer who is politically responsible and accountable before their own statutory bodies.

Rules of Procedure II.1.3. – In accordance with Article V of the Statutes, voting by proxy shall be allowed to the extent of one written proxy for each full member. Only full members or substitutes of the Policy Committee may vote, and substitutes may only vote with a written proxy from the full member or the national association or section, on his/her behalf. Substitutes may attend meetings, but only vote in the absence of the full member, and Article III.5 should be understood in this way.

MEMBERSHIP FEES

Rules of Procedure II.1.4.- In accordance with Article V.3.c of the Statutes, the representatives of a member or associate member shall not be entitled to vote if they are in default of payment of the association’s affiliation fees for the previous year. If a meeting takes place in the last trimester of the year, a significant portion of the fees of that same year (corresponding to one installment) is required.

1 Art III. 2. The Policy Committee shall be composed of representatives holding an electoral mandate within local and regional authorities, as defined in accordance with the CLRAE Charter.

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EXECUTIVE BUREAU

� BORDEAUX, 29 OCTOBER 2010 �

Bordeaux City Hall

� for decision for information

PRE-DRAFT AGENDA

15 h 00 Opening of the meeting 1. Adoption of the draft agenda 2. Approval of the draft list of decisions from the Barcelona meeting of the Executive

Bureau (23 February 2010) • For information, draft list of decisions from the meeting of the Secretaries

General and Directors (23-25 September, Kyiv)

3. Report on the implementation of the 2010 work programme to date 4. Preparation of the next Policy Committee, Mondorf-les-Bains on 6-7 December

2010, and in particular: • Draft agenda of the Policy Committee • Elections of CEMR’s statutory organs and international representation

5. Reflection process 2010 - TOWARDS THE CEMR OF TOMORROW!

• Exchange on the process • Debate and recommendations, preparing the new forward-looking

strategy with main priorities for CEMR of 2020 and beyond, with a view to the Policy Committee meeting

6. Exchange on the draft 2011 work programme of CEMR 7. Financial matters, and in particular the draft 2011 budget 8. Calendar of meetings and main events 9. Other urgent matters 17 h 30 Closing of the meeting of the Executive Bureau

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SECRETARIES GENERAL AND DIRECTORS MEETING OF THE NATIONAL SECTIONS AND ASSOCIATE MEMBERS

KYIV, 23-25 SEPTEMBER 2010

for decision for information

REFLECTION PROCESS: TOWARDS THE CEMR OF TOMORROW! - REPORT ON THE PROCESS -

Draft decision The Secretaries General and Directors are invited to:

Take note of and exchange views on the progress of the reflection process on the future of CEMR

1. In accordance with the work programme 2010, a reflection process on the future of CEMR is

currently underway. Following a request voiced of the last meeting, held in Nicosia, CEMR’s Secretariat suggested that a “Steering Group” be constituted so as to accompany and ‘monitor’ the process through its different phases. The Steering Group will suggest additional and relevant steps to be taken, work with external professional consultants hired to facilitate our reflection, and provide a relay to and from those members who will not have a direct representative sitting in the group. Members were invited to nominate their representatives for a Steering Group, where each member represents one or several member associations.

The exchange between the steering group and the Secretariat is mostly conducted by e-mail

and telephone. However, two meetings are to be organised. The next meeting of the Steering Group is planned for 21 September 2010 in Paris, and the following one is planned in Bordeaux on 28 October.

2. In April and May 2010, CEMR drafted a questionnaire in English, French and German for

members and partners to express their views on CEMR’s work and its future priorities. After consultation with the Steering Group, the questionnaire was sent to all members, partners and other stakeholders. During the period covering June to September 2010, we received 133 individual and collective responses as well as further feedback from member associations. The analysis of the survey is to be presented at the next steering group meeting by the consultants and to the Secretaries General and Directors in Kyiv by members of the Steering group.

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3. To support the following phase of the work a specific website has been designed and launched, available in English1 and French2, which suggest a selection of themes around which the debate may revolve:

• CEMR 2.0 • Lobbying Europe • Partnership • Visibility • Thinking Europe Ahead • Local Public Employers

The site includes initial written contributions drafted by the Secretariat, which include a short

background on each theme as well as the main questions emerging from the questionnaire feedback and from the reflection process.

4. In order to further facilitate the debate, CEMR has set up an online reflection forum3 so

that the members may discuss and give their opinion on the suggested themes or propose new areas of debate. We encourage all colleagues to register as a member of the forum and contribute to the ongoing discussion.

5. Furthermore, to allow for personal discussion and to provide space for all interested

members to contribute to the reflection discussion, CEMR is organising a conference in co-operation with the AFCCRE entitled “Bordeaux 2010: A time to reflect!” The event will bring together mayors, presidents of regions, local and regional elected officials, and presidents of national associations representing European local and regional authorities. Topics, such as the role local and regional authorities and their representative associations have to play in the new European governance, the organisation of multi-level governance and local and regional solutions to European and global challenges, will be discussed. More details on the conference and the draft agenda may be found on the conference website4.

6. Following debate and analysis, the Secretariat will draw up a draft strategy to be discussed

by the Steering Group and approved in Luxembourg by the Policy Committee. Directors and Secretaries Generals will be asked to ensure the follow up of the process at the occasion of their spring meeting in 2011.

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1 http://sites.google.com/site/reflectionprocess/ 2 http://sites.google.com/site/processusdereflection/ 3 http://forum.ccre.org/ 4 http://sites.google.com/site/atimetoreflect/

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SECRETARIES GENERAL AND DIRECTORS MEETING OF THE NATIONAL SECTIONS AND ASSOCIATE MEMBERS

� KYIV, 23-25 SEPTEMBER 2010 �

for decision � for information

BORDEAUX 2010: A TIME TO REFLECT! - REPORT ON THE PROGRESS -

Draft decision The Secretaries General and Directors are invited to: � Take note of the progress in the preparation of the event; � Communicate on the event to their members ; � Invite their members to register and participate.

1. As part of the reflection process undertaken, and at the invitation of its French section

(AFCCRE), CEMR is organising an important event on 28 and 29 October 2010 in Bordeaux. Through this event, CEMR aims at furthering its reflection on the role of local and regional authorities in European governance and the place its members will hold in the future of European integration.

2. The conference is hosted by the City of Bordeaux and the Region of Aquitaine, which have

organised a number of side visits of the city and the region for both officials and elected representatives.

3. A reflection process steering group and an Executive Bureau are also organised at the

occasion of this event. 4. A dedicated website1 has been designed and launched for the conference in English and

French, with the updated programme available in five languages (English, French, German, Italian and Spanish) allowing for online registration to the conference. To date, over 50 participants have registered out of the 150 to 200 expected participants.

1 http://sites.google.com/site/atimetoreflect/

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DRAFT PROGRAMME*

Thursday 28 October Morning: meeting of the Steering Group, reflection process on the future of CEMR

(limited to Steering Group members)

14:30 Welcome addresses

• Louis Le Pensec, President of the French Section of CEMR, former Minister,

Vice-President of CEMR • Michael Häupl, President of CEMR, Mayor and Governor of Vienna

The World and Europe facing new challenges … In today’s fast-moving global and European context, an exchange with Europe’s local and

regional authorities and their representative associations on current and coming challenges

and the contributions we can offer.

14:45 Reflecting on the future of Europe

• Enrique Barón Crespo, former President of the European Parliament, President

of the European Foundation for Information Society

� Exchange with the participants

15:45 Coffee break

Building hope from the ground up

16:15 address by António Costa, Mayor of Lisbon

Examples for Optimism! towns and regions overcoming adversity:

� Iñaki Azkuna Urreta , Mayor of Bilbao (Basque region – Spain) � Jean-Marc Ayrault, President of Nantes – Saint Nazaire Metropole (Pays de la

Loire – France) � Elizabeth Cameron, Councillor of Glasgow city (Scotland – UK) (tbc)

Invited panelists:

Representatives of Bilbao, Nantes and Glasgow

� Exchange with the participants

18:00 Address by Alain Juppé, Mayor of Bordeaux, former Prime Minister of France 20:00 Welcome, reception, followed by dinner (20:30) at the City Hall of

Bordeaux, at the invitation of the City of Bordeaux

Organised in cooperation with :

* Visit our website: http://sites.google.com/site/atimetoreflect

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Friday 29 October

Local and Regional Governments in partnership – promoting the voice of territories in the new European governance 9:00 The Council of European Municipalities and Regions of tomorrow!

reflections on the future: Considering 60 years of action for Europe’s

local/regional governments and the present challenging period… developing a

future-oriented strategy for CEMR in the years to come.

1. Report from the Steering Group of the Reflection Process on the future of CEMR

Panel animated by: Gordon Keymer, Vice-President of CEMR, Councillor of the Tandridge district (LGA-UK)

• Anders Knape, 1st Vice-President of CEMR, President of SALAR • Wolfgang Schuster, Vice-President of CEMR, Mayor of Stuttgart (RGRE)

� Exchange with participants

2. Reflecting with CEMR’s partners

Panel animated by: Oldrich Vlasák, Member of the European Parliament, President

of the Union of Towns and Municipalities of the Czech Republic, CEMR Executive President

Invited panelists:

• Committee of the Regions: Michel Delebarre, Vice-President (tbc) • Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe: Keith

Whitmore, Manchester City Council member, (LGA-UK) • Conference of Peripheral Maritime Regions: the future President (tbc)

� Exchange with participants

11:00 Coffee break

11:20 Building multi level governance to define the strategies Europe needs Forging a brighter future for Europe through a multi-level approach, ensuring that

local and regional authorities and their representative associations can take up their

full role for the citizens, for Europe.

Keynote address on the future of the European multi level governance: Maroš Šefčovič, Vice-President of the European Commission and Commissioner for

Inter-Institutional Relations and Administration (tbc)

Panel animated by:

• Annemarie Jorritsma, Mayor of Almere, President of VNG, CEMR Vice-

President Invited panelists:

• Catiuscia Marini, President of the Region Umbria (AICCRE) • Françoise Castex, Member of the European Parliament • Jan Olbrycht, Member of the European Parliament

� Exchange with the participants

Concluding and future perspectives: Olivier Costa, Professor in European

policy, at the Institute of Political Studies Bordeaux

13:15 Closing address: Alain Rousset, President of the Aquitaine Region, President of

the French Association of Regions

13:30 Lunch at the invitation of the Regional Council of Aquitaine

Afternoon: technical visits proposed in Bordeaux and the Aquitaine Region

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SECRETARIES GENERAL AND DIRECTORS MEETING OF THE NATIONAL SECTIONS AND ASSOCIATE MEMBERS

KYIV, 23-25 SEPTEMBER 2010

for decision for information

DRAFT 2011 WORK PROGRAMME

Draft decision The Secretaries General and Directors are invited to:

Take note of and exchange views on the Secretary General’s proposals for the draft 2011 work programme.

1. In 2011, CEMR aims to face new challenges with a Creative, Eco-friendly, Modern and

Responsible approach. Celebrating its 60th anniversary, CEMR intends to move forward as not only the broadest

association representing European local and regional interests but also a highly efficient, influential and innovative organisation in Europe’s local and regional “world” – the true Voice of local and regional authorities in Europe. In 2010, CEMR undertook a reflection process to help us define the strategy of the organisation for the years to come and give new perspectives to our work.

Given the increasingly complex context in which we work, and particularly the financial

implications, it will be crucial for CEMR in 2011 to build on our strengths – we need to enhance the links between our member associations; to better define and thereby strengthen the role of our elected representatives in our work; to explore new ways of communicating our positions and achievements; to adapt our working methods to our evolving context, ensuring the participation of our entire membership, applying a more transversal approach and creating links between the different areas of activities.

Success in modernising CEMR in this way will enhance our capacity to contribute to and

influence the development and implementation of European legislation and policy. We will be able to better promote good practices and mutual learning, between our members and with our partners, serving the local and regional authorities across Europe and strengthening solidarity between them as the leading organisation we aim to be.

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2. The work programme for 2011 presented below is less a catalogue of actions than a

proposal of priorities for our work in the coming year, which will be developed with our member associations and enriched by the conclusions of the reflection process. This proposal includes four objectives; three on the organisation of our thematic work and one providing a methodological / operational framework.

We propose that in 2011, CEMR work on behalf of Local and Regional authorities and

their representative associations to:

• Promote an Innovative, Sustainable and Cohesive Europe from the ground up; • Promote a Europe of Dialogue and Exchange; • Strengthen Local Democracy and Local and Regional Authorities in Europe; • Adapt our organisation to these objectives.

3. Further developments Following the reflection process which is underway, and to respond to the need to adapt our

work to our financial capacities, a new organisation to our work will be studied and presented to the next Secretaries General and Directors meeting in spring. This will include a new setting for working groups and committees. For a preliminary basis to this discussion, in annex (after the draft work programme), the Secretaries General and Directors will find information regarding the current year’s real calendar of meetings, joined with a proposal for the year 2011.

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DRAFT WORK PROGRAMME 2011

A. Promote an Innovative, Sustainable and Cohesive Europe from the ground up

Context: Europe is facing many challenges, as presented in the report of the Reflection Group on the “Future of the EU 2030”. These do not only apply to the European Union, but to all European states, their politicians, the economy and society. Local and regional governments experience how the general global development impacts on them and are often exposed to EU and central-government decisions and pressures. The local and regional level can, however, take own initiatives and opt for innovative, sustainable and cohesive solutions, which concern specific policy areas but also the way local and regional authorities organise their administration and services. The ultimate aim remains to provide the environment for a high level quality of life, with active involvement of citizens and thus creating a sound and liveable community.

In the European Union, the Europe 2020 Strategy (Smart Growth, Sustainable Growth, and Inclusive Growth) and its flagship initiatives constitute the principal framework to address the challenges and to prepare solutions. CEMR will therefore contribute to the further development of this Strategy, on the basis of our response to the consultation, advocating for an ambitious approach, not just ‘greening’ existing modes and ways of living and producing, and to replace the concept of growth and quantity by development and quality.

Our aim is to play a pro-active role in the relevant debates: Formulating ambitious, innovative, sustainable and cohesive positions and solutions, based on expertise and experience at local and regional level and the contributions from CEMR’s members.

Thematic Priorities: 1. Identify innovative approaches and solutions at local and regional level to face the

political, organisational, economic and social challenges

2. Contribute to the formulation, promotion and implementation of sustainable solutions, in particular in the fields of climate, environment, energy and mobility

3. Promote an inclusive Europe, respecting diversities, inspiring solidarity and fighting against poverty, exclusion or any discrimination based on origins, gender, religion, age, ability, etc.

Actions: On these issues, the secretariat general proposes to:

In relation to the political debate on the future of the European cohesion policy, rural development and the financial framework post 2013, CEMR will continue to express its view.

Gather information and experience to formulate CEMR’s view

Formulate ambitious and innovative positions and proposals that aim at achieving sustainable and cohesive solutions

Provide input to the formulation of the flagship initiatives of the EU2020 Strategy and other relevant actions

Contribute to the debates and the decision making process

Present CEMR’s position at relevant events and occasions

Engage local and regional politicians in the exchange of views with European institutions and other relevant organisations.

Communicate CEMR’s view and seek publicity

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B. Promote a Europe of dialogue and exchange Context: 60 years after the creation of CEMR, the world has changed, and Europe with it. In a globalised world, in constant evolution, Europe must face new challenges. The States are no longer able to face alone challenges which know no borders - the economic crisis, climate change, migration, demographic change, etc. They must work together and respond to the concerns of the citizens. They have thus agreed new rules and modalities of action for the European Union. The Treaty of Lisbon indeed provides for strengthened institutions reinforcing its democratic legitimacy in full respect of fundamental rights that are accorded to all European citizens.

In the past 60 years Europe has undergone profound changes on the road toward peace and co-operation, as well as economic, political and social integration across the continent. This process is still ongoing and further nations are aspiring to establish tight links with the ever closer union of European peoples.

Local and regional authorities which CEMR and its national associations represent have a key role to play in this context: in Europe, where these constitute the most pertinent and effective level of government to fully involve the citizens in this process - and in the world, where they can be essential actors for ensuring dialogue between peoples.

In the European Union, CEMR aims to develop the feeling of belonging to common values and to an active and participative citizenship. In candidate countries, CEMR aims to support and accompany the accession process. In EEA and EFTA countries, CEMR must contribute to creating the conditions for an ever closer cooperation. On the world stage, CEMR and its members contribute to dialogue and exchanges in two main ways: with our world organisation UCLG, and in PLATFORMA for which we ensure the secretariat.

Thematic Priorities: 1. Promote European citizenship and contribute to dialogue and cooperation by participating in the modernisation of the twinning concept in today’s society.

2. Provide assistance to local and regional authorities in candidate countries to support the accession process.

3. Participate in the political and statutory life of UCLG and effectively ensure the coordination of PLATFORMA.

Actions: On these issues, the secretariat general proposes:

that the twinning congress (Poland, September 2011) constitute the major event on citizenship; as a major event organised under the auspices of the European Union and the Polish Presidency, this will be the opportunity to analyse:

• Tools in the service of European identity (in particular via education, mobility and communication);

• Methods for inclusion of all citizens facing discrimination, i.e. related to age, gender, origins…;

• Actions proposed to stimulate active participation of citizens, partnership and cooperation – via the exchange of expertise, good practices, and dialogue for development.

to strengthen, in EU candidate countries, awareness of the EU by supporting necessary training for local and regional authorities and their associations (through twinning, cooperation with our partners in these countries, NALAS, ALDA, etc...);

coordinate the European voice in UCLG through our World Affairs Committee, and contribute to the statutory meetings, Committees and thematic work of the world organisation;

Ensure the secretariat of PLATFORMA, coordinating the voice of local and regional authorities for development and lobbying the European institutions for the full recognition of local and regional authorities in the programming 2014-2020, including with adequate financial instruments.

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C. Strengthen local democracy and local and regional authorities in Europe Context: At the first General Assembly in 1953, in Versailles, the founding members of CEM(R) launched the European Charter of Municipal Liberties; this later served as inspiration to the European Charter of Local Self-Government, which was signed by the member states of the Council of Europe in 1985, and ratified by 44 countries to date.

The Council of Europe’s Charter defines local democracy as a fundamental element of democracy.

The Treaty of Lisbon recognises for the first time explicitly the principle of local and regional autonomy. Article 4 of the Treaty stipulates that “The Union shall respect the equality of Member States before the Treaties as well as their national identities, inherent in their fundamental structures, political and constitutional, inclusive of regional and local self-government.”

CEMR has a played a driving role in progress achieved in Europe on behalf of local and regional self-government.

The EU already took an important first step in this direction with the Treaty of Maastricht which set up the Committee of the Regions and established the principle of susidiarity. Today, the Treaty strengthens the reach of subsidiarity, giving greater place to local and regional authorities and conferring greater strength to the Committee of the Regions.

However, has local democracy now been truly achieved in Europe? Trends which we can see developing in different countries are not reassuring. The impact of the economic crisis creates new challenges to local and regional authorities in terms of resources in relation to competences. Reforms currently underway in some countries are creating further concerns in this respect.

In addition to the developments in the national context, further pressure on local and regional government comes from the European Union, where in particular the Single Market concept challenges the way these authorities organise, finance and provide their services. Here, again, the Lisbon Treaty includes provisions that still need to be interpreted and implemented.

CEMR aims to continue to play a major role defending local and regional democracy in Europe and continuing to promote good governance in the new context provided by the Treaty of Lisbon. CEMR must continue to carry a strong political message in favour of local self-government; to pursue its strong lobbying in defence of the role of local and regional authorities in the EU and Europe as a whole; to promote instruments for partnership and cooperation which may strengthen the action of its members in this area.

Thematic Priorities:

• The Lisbon Treaty and the relevant provisions for local and regional government

• Local and regional public services in the Single Market

• Support local and regional authorities and their associations in the process of transition or reforms towards democracy and good governance

• Advocating of, and supporting local and regional authorities in becoming equal partners with other spheres of government or administration within a wide framework of multi-level governance at both domestic, international and global levels;

• Promote democratic participation, public ethics and human rights at the local and regional levels;

• Strengthen local and regional self-government in Europe and the role of local and regional authorities in the European model of multi-level and multi-stakeholder governance;

• Horizontal and vertical governance

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Actions: the secretariat general proposes:

• Interpretation and discussion of the relevant provisions of the Lisbon Treaty

• Continue to input to the debate on the further development of the Single Market and the relevant policy and legislation

• Analyse, discuss and promote the role and responsibilities of local and regional authorities in the implementation of human rights at the sub-national levels to contribute to the advancement of the implementation European Charter of Local Self-Government and its additional protocols

• Promote the European label on innovation and good governance

• In the series of CEMR’s charters, draft, adopt and promote a charter on public ethics in local and regional authorities

• Promote the European Local Democracy Week

• Address and mainstream horizontal and vertical governance in all relevant policy issues

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D. Adapting our organisation to these objectives Context: The CEMR Secretariat has identified three transversal objectives, on which the 2011 work programme will be based and structured: (1) “Promoting an innovative, sustainable and cohesive Europe”, (2) “Promoting a Europe of dialogue” and (3) “Strengthening local democracy and local and regional authorities in Europe”. To lend support to these three objectives, CEMR’s Secretariat proposes a series of actions to be undertaken in the framework of an operational objective, dubbed “Adapting our organisation to these objectives”. By developing new work methods and implementing this agenda, CEMR intends to become an all-the-more efficient organisation at the service of its members and to reinforce its visibility. CEMR also hopes to adapt its organisation to the changing world in accordance with its goals and take a further step in the sphere of local and regional representative organisations. To translate the first objective into practical achievements, CEMR will not only develop a new visual identity but also adopt a new approach in the organisation of its work with a special focus on sustainability, notably through the adoption of a paperless and e-driven strategy. The Secretariat will also take advantage of CEMR’s upcoming 60th anniversary to adapt its communication and press strategy to new technological developments. To respond to the second objective, CEMR will centre its 2011 strategy on participation, interaction and dialogue, notably through the use of web 2.0 technologies. The third objective will be supported through the strengthening of CEMR’s visibility as well as that of its member associations in the media (directed to local elected officials) and through the adoption of a new result-oriented approach, putting the emphasis on outcomes rather than activities. Actions: The Secretariat General proposes: • To achieve its first objective (1), CEMR proposes to render its communication more

sustainable, innovative and cohesive by:

using “e-cards” instead of paper publications; adopting a more sustainable organisation of the two offices and of meetings, notably

using e-devices to limit travel (Skype, video-conferences...); promoting the internal use of open source software; adapting CEMR communication tools to new technologies.

• To achieve the second objective (2), CEMR proposes to improve exchanges and cooperation

with members by:

integrating web 2.0 tools to the new website and the Extranet, so as to adopt a more participative, dynamic and interactive approach with multimedia content;

updating the existing monthly newsletter; reinforcing active cooperation between CEMR press and communication officers and

their member association counterparts. • To achieve the third objective (3), CEMR proposes to enhance its image as the voice of local

and regional authorities in Europe by:

using CEMR’s 60th anniversary as an opportunity to strengthen its own visibility as well as that of its members, notably through dedicated articles (“Weekly Focus”);

reinforcing CEMR’s visibility in specialised press directed at local elected officials launching CEMR’s new graphic charter, logo, slogan, etc.; make better use of CEMR’s committee and working groups’ concrete achievements. This will be achieved through the publishing of internal and external articles, press releases and maintaining and developing further contacts with local and European press.

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Calendar of CEMR’s main events organised/to be organised in 2010     DATE  NOM EN FRANÇAIS  NAME IN ENGLISH  PLACE 

1 25‐26 January 

Groupe de travail sur la société de l’information et l’e‐gouvernement 

Working Group on information society and e‐government 

Brussels 

2 3 February  Plateforme des Employeurs  Employers’ platform  Brussels 

3 23 February  Bureau Exécutif  Executive Bureau  Barcelona 

4 4‐5 March  Secrétaires Généraux et Directeurs  Secretaries General and Directors  Nicosia 

5 11‐12 March  Séminaire de PLATFORMA  Seminar of PLATFORMA  Bucharest 

6 16‐17 March  Groupe de travail sur les transports  Working Group on transport  Brussels 

7 17‐18 March  

Groupe de travail sur les services et marchés publics 

Working Group on public services and procurement 

Brussels 

8 24 March 

Groupe de travail sur les questions énergétiques 

Working Group on energy issues Brussels 

9 25‐26 March  Séminaire sur les jumelages  Seminar on twinning  Tallinn 

10 30‐31 March 

Groupe de travail sur la cohésion et la politique territoriale 

Working group on cohesion and territorial policy 

Brussels 

11 30‐31 March 

Groupe de travail sur l’emploi et la politique sociale 

Working group on employment and social policy 

Brussels 

12 12 April 

Groupe de travail sur l’environnement 

Working group on environment Brussels 

13 26 April  Plateforme des Employeurs  Employers’ platform  Brussels 

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6‐7 May 

Séminaire sur la mise en œuvre de la Charte européenne pour l’égalité des femmes et des hommes dans la vie locale 

Seminar on the implementation of the European Charter for equality of women and men in local life 

Stockholm 

15 25 May 

Commission sur la démocratie et la gouvernance 

Committee on Democracy and Governance 

Brussels 

16 26 May 

Séminaire de PLATFORMA  Seminar of PLATFORMA  La Rabida (Andalusia) 

17 3‐4 June  Comité Directeur  Policy Committee  Oslo 

18 17‐18 June  Séminaire sur les jumelages  Seminar on twinning  Malta 

19 6 September  Comité de Gestion Financière  Financial Management Committee  Paris  

20 9‐10 September 

Groupe de travail sur les services et marchés publics 

Working Group on public services and procurement 

Brussels 

21 9‐10 September  Groupe de travail sur les transports  Working Group on transport  Brussels 

22 20‐21 September 

Groupe de travail sur la société de l’information et l’e‐gouvernement 

Working Group on information society and e‐government 

Drammen (NO) 

23 21 September 

Groupe de Pilotage sur le processus de réflexion 

Reflection process Steering Group Paris 

24 21 September  Commission des affaires mondiales  World Affairs Committee  Paris 

25 23‐25 September  Secrétaires Généraux et Directeurs  Secretaries General and Directors  Kiev 

26 30 September ‐  1 October 

Groupe de travail sur l’environnement 

Working group on environment Delft 

27 30 September ‐  1 October 

Groupe  de  travail  sur  les  questions énergétiques 

Working Group on energy issues Delft 

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28 13 October 

Conférence sur la confiance envers les gouvernements 

Conference on Trust in Government Den Haag 

29 14 October 

Commission sur la démocratie et la gouvernance 

Committee on Democracy and Governance 

Den Haag 

30 18‐19 October 

Groupe de travail sur la cohésion et la politique territoriale 

Working group on cohesion and territorial policy 

Brussels 

31 20 October  Plateforme des Employeurs  Employers’ platform  Brussels 

32 28 October 

Groupe de Pilotage sur le processus de réflexion 

Reflection process Steering Group Bordeaux 

33 28‐29 October 

Bordeaux 2010 ‐ L’Europe en mutation ‐ une nouvelle gouvernance, de nouveaux défis ! 

Bordeaux 2010 ‐ Europe at a turning point ‐ new governance, new challenges! 

Bordeaux 

34 29 October  Bureau Exécutif  Executive Bureau  Bordeaux 

35 9‐10 November  Séminaire sur les jumelages  Seminar on twinning  Köln 

36 6‐7 December 

Comité Directeur  Policy Committee  Mondorf‐les‐Bains (Lux.) 

37 9 December  Plateforme des Employeurs  Employers’ platform  Brussels  

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Proposed calendar for CEMR’s main events in 2011: 28 January: First Celebration of the 60th anniversary in Geneva Spring: High level meeting of territorial cohesion of the Hungarian EU Presidency Secretaries General and Directors meeting (in Brussels? to be decided) June: Statutory political meeting (to be decided) September: Citizenship and twinning event in Rybnik (Poland) Executive Bureau in Warsaw (in link with the Citizenship event) October: Secretaries General and Directors meeting in Cádiz (Spain) December: Policy Committee and final celebration of 60th anniversary in Brussels

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REPORT FROM THE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

Draft decision The Secretaries General and Directors are invited to: � Take note of and express their views on matters put forward in the report from the Financial

Management Committee.

1. The Financial Management Committee met on 6 September 2010 in Paris. 2. CEMR’s certified accounts for 2008 and realisation of the 2009 budget: The Committee

noted that CEMR’s professional auditors, Deloitte, had approved the 2009 accounts without reserve. They further noted the report on the realisation of the 2009 budget (document 7.2) and agreed to propose that the Policy Committee decide to carry over the results of the period (surplus of 310 €) and give discharge to the President and the Secretaries General for the year 2009.

3. Result at 31 July and projection until 31 December 2010: The Committee noted the

budgetary reallocations proposed by the Secretariat, and the balanced outcome foreseen at the end of the year. Some points of concern were raised, however, concerning the following issues:

Membership fees: the Committee noted with concern situations of arrears, accentuated by the

freeze on membership fees, between the amount of fees calculated (based on the GDP and the population of member countries) and the real amount called for and settled. Considering the discrepancy that exists between members who settle the totality of their membership fees and those who benefit from facilities, the Committee nominated a small working group, called to make proposals on this question and on the search for new financing for CEMR.

Rent in the Common House in Brussels: the Committee noted that a study, conducted by the

former Secretary General Jeremy Smith, was underway. The Committee recommended exploring the use of escrow agreements, with view of limiting the risks incurred by CEMR on this issue.

4. Draft budget for 2011: the Committee noted the detailed presentation of the CEMR budget

structure. The Committee requested that two options of the draft budget be proposed to the Policy Committee for decision (see point 7.3), one option composed of a new freeze on all membership fees at the levels called for in 2009, and one option foreseeing a reduction by 5% of the all membership fees.

5. Nomination of Professional Auditor for the period 2011-2016 : the Committee

recommended the nomination of the Cabinet Deloitte as CEMR statutory auditor for the period 2011-2016.

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KYIV, 23-25 SEPTEMBER 2010 for decision for information

REALISATION OF THE 2009 BUDGET

This document presents the realisation of the budget 2008. It complements the certification document of the accounts for 2009 by the firm Deloitte, professional auditors of CEMR (attached). The accounts found hereafter were audited by the Honorary Auditors of CEMR on 6 July 2010, and debated by the Financial Management Committee, which met in Paris on 6 September 2010. The members of the Financial Management Committee decided to propose to the Policy Committee the following draft decision: - Decide to carry over the results of the period, a surplus of 309,94 Euro; - Give discharge to the President and Secretary General for the year 2009.

Draft decision The Secretaries General and Directors are invited to: Take note of and debate this document.

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REALISATION OF THE BUDGET AT 31 DECEMBER 2009

2008 2009

ACTUAL ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET

ACTUAL ACTUAL ACTUAL CEMR CONTR. TOTAL CEMR CEMR CONTR. TOTAL

   WORKING FEES      

1 911 662 1 911 662 Affiliation fees 2009 received 2 171 000 1 945 783 1 945 783 -288 113 -288 113 Transfers to UCLG -380 000 -255 292 -255 292

1 623 549 1 623 549 Net affiliation fees 2009 1 791 000 1 690 491 1 690 491 73 437 73 437 Affil. fees 2007-2008 received 115 599 115 599

-480 -480 Transfers to UCLG -2 900 -2 900 1 696 506 1 696 506 Net affiliation fees 1 791 000 1 803 190 1 803 190

230 000 230 000 EC grant 235 000 230 000 230 000 285 973 285 973 EC contracts 126 494 126 494 27 491 27 491 Contracts CEMR co-financing 11 820 11 820 13 511 13 511 Contracts Partners co-financing 52 646 52 646

30 000 30 000 Other contracts 21 500 21 500 30 000 30 000 General Assembly 15 000 32 695 32 695 Other working income 25 000 32 658 32 658

33 104 33 104 Release of provisions                

19 973 58 316 78 289 Exceptional income                

23 744 23 744 Income from previous years 1 039 7 214 8 253 2 039 174 442 139 2 481 312 TOTAL 2 066 000 2 088 387 198 174 2 286 561

WORKING EXPENDITURE    1 313 685 83 963 1 397 648 Salaries + social charges 1 369 000 1 406 509 85 262 1 491 770

197 456 197 456 Rent and service charges 200 000 221 207 221 207 208 724 18 446 227 170 Other office costs 220 000 165 088 4 558 169 646

17 608 49 873 67 481 Fees 28 666 5 635 34 301 94 731 51 651 146 382 Interpretation / Meeting costs 80 000 78 451 37 010 115 461

116 240 153 278 269 517 Travel costs 92 000 88 719 61 829 150 548 Political repres. - Rapporteurs 10 000

108 721 35 786 144 507 Communication 79 000 75 393 2 647 78 040 17 759 17 759 Depreciation and provisions 20 000 13 586 13 586 27 491 27 491 Contracts CEMR co-financing 11 820 11 820

5 500 5 500 Provisions 2 102 415 398 497 2 500 911 TOTAL 2 070 000 2 089 439 196 941 2 286 380

  

-63 240 43 642 -19 598 RESULT OF THE PERIOD -4 000 -1 052 1 233 181   

FINANCIAL INCOME    Exchange rate earnings

27 619 3 738 31 356 Income short-term investment 10 000 10 103 942 11 045 27 619 3 738 31 356 TOTAL 10 000 10 103 942 11 045

FINANCIAL CHARGES    Exchange rate losses 37 37

7 716 1 434 9 149 Banking and financial charges 6 000 10 482 397 10 879 7 716 1 434 9 149 TOTAL 6 000 10 519 397 10 917   

19 903 2 304 22 207 FINANCIAL RESULT 4 000 -416 545 128                           

2 066 793 445 877 2 512 668 TOTAL INCOME 2 076 000 2 098 490 199 117 2 297 606 2 110 131 399 931 2 510 060 TOTAL EXPENDITURE 2 076 000 2 099 958 197 339 2 297 297                  

43 337 45 946 2 608 TOTAL -1 468 1 778 310

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REALISATION OF THE 2009 BUDGET The period of 2009 closed with an overall surplus of € 310, corresponding to a deficit of € 1 468 for CEMR’s own budget and a surplus of € 1 778 for EC contracts. The total resources of CEMR’s own budget went from € 2 076 000 (voted budget) to € 2 098 490 (actual budget) – an increase of around 1% – the details of which are indicated below: INCOME

Income from MEMBERSHIP FEES is detailed hereafter.

The amount of the OPERATING GRANT allocated to CEMR by the EC in 2009 was € 5 000 less than the

amount included in the voted budget: It went from € 235 000 to € 230 000. OTHER CONTRACTS (€ 21 500) corresponds to a settlement from Dexia (€ 20 000) under its partnership

agreement with CEMR as well as to a settlement made by ICLEI (€ 1 500) towards the preparation of the 6th European Conference on Sustainable Cities (Dunkerque, May 2010).

OTHER WORKING INCOME (€ 32 658) corresponds to reimbursements from UCLG for time spent by

CEMR staff on the world Organisation’s finances.

INCOME FROM PREVIOUS YEARS (€ 1 039) corresponds to the regularisation of an invoice disputed by CEMR since 2004.

FINANCIAL REVENUE (€ 11 045, of which € 10 103 are on CEMR’s own budget) indicates the

remuneration of investments divested during the financial year. In addition, there are some latent potential capital gains in relation to ongoing investment which are not included in the financial year’s result, amounting to € 85 964.

In keeping with what was notified to the Financial Management Committee at its meeting on

18 September 2009, CEMR opted to forgo the settlement of the balance owed by the host city of the 2009 GENERAL ASSEMBLY. This was done in order to offset the additional costs incurred by Malmö as a result of the increased number of working languages used during the congress.

The income from EC CONTRACTS (€ 199 117) includes around € 12 000 corresponding to the co-

financing by CEMR of the "Platform" contract.

It also includes the EC co-financing for different contracts, and in particular for the "Platform” contract (€ 121 274).

EXPENDITURE

The item SALARIES AND SOCIAL CHARGES (€ 1 406 509 excluding contracts) shows an increase of

around € 37 000.

The item OFFICE RENT (€ 221 207) is higher than what was in the voted budget due to a vacancy of one of the cubicles in the House of Cities, Municipalities and Regions.

The items OTHER OFFICE COSTS and FEES (€ 193 754 in total) are lower than what was in the voted

budget of € 220 000. The items MEETING AND INTERPRETATION COSTS, TRAVEL COSTS and COMMUNICATION / PUBLICATIONS are

slightly lower than what was in the voted budget.

The item DEPRECIATION/PROVISIONS is much lower than what was in the voted budget. The replacement of certain equipment is projected for the 2010 financial year.

The budget for the item POLITICAL REPRESENTATION /RAPPORTEURS was not used up.

Expenses relating to the item EC CONTRACTS (€ 197 339) correspond to the sums which were declared

under different contracts involving CEMR participation.

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2009 AFFILIATION FEES CEMR MEMBERSHIP FEES The tables found hereafter show that the members of CEMR settled the amount of 1 803 190 euro during the 2009 financial year. This amount is higher than the net amount of affiliation fees in the budget (1 791 000 €) as a result of the settlement of membership fees due from previous years (Portugal and Israel in particular). MEMBERSHIP FEES TO UCLG The net sum of membership fees received for UCLG via CEMR amounted to 258 192 euro (including 2 900 euro corresponding to fees from previous years settled in 2009), which can be compared to the 288 593 euro received in 2008 and the 300 000 euro listed in the budget. BUDGETARY COMPARISON

CEMR UCLG TOTAL I BUDGET

VOTED MEMBERSHIP FEES 1 875 000 380 000 2 255 000

PROVISIONS -84 000 -80 000 -164 000

NET BUDGET FOR 2009 1 791 000 300 000 2 091 000

II RECEIVED MEMBERSHIP FEES RECEIVED FOR 2009 1 681 032 253 950 1 934 982

MEMBERSHIP FEES RECEIVED FOR PREVIOUS YEARS 112 699 2 900 115 599

PROVISIONS 9 460 1 342 10 802

TOTAL RECEIVED IN 2009 1 803 190 258 192 2 061 382

III COMPARISON OF BUDGETED AND RECEIVED FEES FEES RECEIVED MINUS FEES BUDGETED 12 190 -41 808 -29 618

PERCENT RECEIVED 100.68% 86.06% 98.58%

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MEMBERSHIP FEES : CEMR 2009 TOTAL BUDGET TOTAL CALLED TOTAL RECEIVED DUE 31/12/2009 PROVISIONED 2009

COTISATIONS : CCRE 2009 BUDGET TOTAL TOTAL APPELE TOTAL RECU 2009 DU 31/12/2009 PROVISION 2009

AL Albanian Association of Municipalities 628 628 402 226

AT Österreichischer Städtebund 30 466 30 466 30 466

Österreichischer Gemeindebund 30 466 30 466 30 466

BA A. Municipalities/Cities Federation Bosnia Herzegovina 1 082 1 082 1 000 82

A. Municipalities/Towns Republic of Srpska 1 082 1 082 1 082 541

BE Union des Villes et Communes Belges 72 388 72 388 72 388

BG NAMRB 14 112 14 112 14 112

CH Association Suisse du CCRE 28 319 28 319 14 107 14 212

CY Union of Cyprus Municipalities 3 972 3 972 3 972

CZ Union of Towns and Communities of the Czech Rep. 28 223 28 223 28 223

DE Deutscher Landkreistag 24 538 24 538 24 538

Deutscher Städtetag 61 346 61 346 61 346

Städte und Gemeindebund 29 446 29 446 29 446

Rat der Gemeinden und Regionen Europas 130 054 130 054 130 054

DK LGDK 19 734 19 734 19 734

Danish Regions 19 734 19 734 19 734

EE Association of Estonian Cities 1 411 1 411 1 411

Association of Municipalities of Estonia 1 411 1 411 1 411

ES Federación Española de Municipios y Provincias 160 705 160 705 160 705

FI Association of Finnish Local and Regional Authorities 36 028 36 028 36 028

FR Association Française pour le CCRE 211 000 211 000 211 000

GR Central Union of Greek Municipalities and Communities 55 410 55 410 55 410

HR Croatian County Association 6 582 6 582

HU Hungarian Associations 28 223 28 223 28 223

IE Institute of Public Administration 2 135 2 135 2 135

Local Government Management Services Board 2 000 2 000Local Government Management Services Board 2 000 2 000

IL Union of Local Authorities in Israel 7 290 7 290 7 290

IS Association of Local Authorities in Iceland 2 276 2 276 2 276

IT AICCRE 209 410 209 410 139 607 69 803

LT Association of local authorities in Lithuania 8 467 8 467 8 467

LU Association des Villes et Communes Luxemb. 6 408 6 408 6 408

LV Union of local and Regional Governmnts of Latvia 5 645 5 645 5 645

MK As. of units of local self -gov. of Macedonia (ZELS) 1 675 1 675 1 675

MO Union of Municipalities of Montenegro 452 452 452

MT Maltese Association of Local Councils 1 787 1 787 1 787

NL VNG / IPO 107 913 107 913 107 913

NO Kommunenes Sentralforbund 48 963 48 963 48 963

PL Assoc. of Polish Cities 34 142 34 142 11 381 22 761

Assoc.of Polish Counties 15 174 15 174 10 116 5 058

PT Associaçao Nacional de Municipios Portugueses 45 362 45 362 15 120 30 242 4 213

RO Association of Romanian Communes (ACOR) 4 959 4 959 3 306 1 653

Association of Romanian Towns (AOR) 4 959 4 959 4 959

National Union of County Councils of Romania 4 959 4 959 4 959

Romanian Municipalities Association (AMR) 4 959 4 959 4 959

RS Standing conference of towns & municip. of Serbia 2 201 2 201 2 201

SI Assoc. of Municipalities and Towns of Slovenia 2 822 2 822 2 822

Assoc. of Municipalities of Slovenia 2 822 2 822 2 822

SE Swedish Association of Local Authorities and Regions 62 343 62 343 62 343

SK Assoc. of Towns and Communities of Slovakia 14 112 14 112 9 406 4 706 4 706

UA Association of Ukrainian cities 18 745 18 745 12 496 6 249

UK Local Government Association 232 800 232 800 232 800

TOTAL 1 842 561 1 851 143 1 681 032 170 108 9 460

RECEIVED 90,81% 9,19% 0,51%

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COTISATIONS : CGLU 2009 BUDGET TOTAL TOTAL APPELE TOTAL RECU 2009 DU 31/12/2009 PROVISION 2009

AL Albanian Association of Municipalities 187 187 120 67

AT Österreichischer Städtebund 5 800 5 800 5 800

Österreichischer Gemeindebund 5 800 5 800 5 800

BA A. Municipalities/Cities Federation Bosnia Herzegovina 276 276 276

A. Municipalities/Towns Republic of Srpska 276 276 276 69

BE Union des Villes et Communes Belges 15 900 15 900 15 900

BG NAMRB 708 708 708

CH Association Suisse du CCRE 8 531 8 531 8 531

CY Union of Cyprus Municipalities 500 500 500

CZ Union of Towns and Communities of the Czech Republic 2 621 2 621 2 621

DE Deutscher Landkreistag 6 000 6 000 6 000

Deutscher Städtetag 14 300 14 300 14 300

Städte und Gemeindebund 7 100 7 100 7 100

Rat der Gemeinden und Regionen Europas 30 400 30 400 30 400

DK Local Government Denmark 4 400 4 400 4 400

Danish Regions 4 400 4 400 4 400

EE Association of Estonian Cities 300 300 300

Association of Municipalities of Estonia 300 300 300

ES Federación Española de Municipios y Provincias 31 900 31 900 31 900

FI Association of Finnish Local and Regional Authorities 7 600 7 600 7 600

FR Association Française pour le CCRE * 50 913 50 913 50 913

GR Central Union of Greek Municipalities and Communities 7 300 7 300 7 300

HR Croatian County Association 514 514

HU Hungarian Associations 2 582 2 582 2 582

IE Institute of Public Adminstration

Local Government Management Services BoardLocal Government Management Services Board

IL Union of Local Authorities in Israel 6 900 6 900 6 900

IS Association of Local Authorities in Iceland 400 400 400

IT AICCRE 47 866 25 000 25 000

LT Association of local authorities in Lithuania 800 800 800

LU Association des Villes et Communes Luxemb. 741 741 741

LV Union of local and Regional Governmnts of Latvia 409 409 409

MK As. of units of local self -gov. of Macedonia (ZELS) 200 200 200

MO Union of Municipalities of Montenegro 98 98 98

MT Maltese Association of Local Councils 210 210 210

NL VNG / IPO 20 700 20 700 20 700

NO Kommunenes Sentralforbund 7 408 7 408 7 408

PL Assoc. of Polish Cities 3 677 3 677 1 225 2 452

Assoc.of Polish Counties 1 634 1 634 1 088 546

PT Associaçao Nacional de Municipios Portugueses 8 700 8 700 2 900 5 800 807

RO Association of Romanian Communes (ACOR) 820 820 546 274

Association of Romanian Towns (AOR) 820 820 820

National Union of County Councils of Romania 820 820 820

Romanian Municipalities Association (AMR) 820 820 820

RS Standing conference of towns & municip. of Serbia 429 429 429

SI Assoc. of Municipalities and Towns of Slovenia 341 341 341

Assoc. of Municipalities of Slovenia 341 341 341

SE Swedish Association of Local Authorities and Regions 13 000 13 000 13 000

SK Assoc. of Towns and Communities of Slovakia 1 400 1 400 934 466 466

UA Association of Ukrainian cities 2 959 2 959 1 972 987

UK Local Government Association 49 754 49 754 49 754

TOTAL 379 342 356 990 253 950 103 038 1 342

RECEIVED 71,14% 28,86% 0,38%

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MEMBERSHIP FEES : CEMR 2008 TOTAL BUDGET TOTAL CALLED TOTAL RECEIVED 2008 PROVISIONED 2008 RECEIVED 2009 PROVISIONED 2009 TOTAL RCVD DUE TO DATE

COTISATIONS : CCRE 2008 BUDGET TOTAL TOTAL APPELE TOTAL RECU 2008 PAR 2008 RECU 2009 PAR 2009 TOTAL RECU DU A CE JOUR

AL Albanian Association of Municipalities 628 628 628

AT Österreichischer Städtebund 27 966 27 966 27 966 27 966

Österreichischer Gemeindebund 27 966 27 966 27 966 27 966

BA A. Municipalities/Cities Federation Bosnia Herzegovina 1 082 1 082

A. Municipalities/Towns Republic of Srpska 1 082 541 541 541

BE Union des Villes et Communes Belges 68 167 68 167 68 167 68 167

BG NAMRB 12 271 12 271 12 271 12 271

CH Association Suisse du CCRE 27 494 27 494 9 146 4 601 4 601 13 747 13 747

CY Union of Cyprus Municipalities 3 454 3 454 3 454 3 454

CZ Union of Towns and Communities of the Czech Republic 24 542 24 542 24 542 24 542

DE Deutscher Landkreistag 25 023 25 023 25 023 25 023

Deutscher Städtetag 59 153 59 153 59 153 59 153

Städte und Gemeindebund 29 714 29 714 29 714 29 714

Rat der Gemeinden und Regionen Europas 126 495 126 495 126 495 126 495

DK LGDK 18 252 18 252 18 252 18 252

Danish Regions 18 252 18 252 18 252 18 252

EE Association of Estonian Cities 1 228 1 228 1 228 1 228

Association of Municipalities of Estonia 1 226 1 226 1 226 1 226

ES Federación Española de Municipios y Provincias 155 705 155 705 155 705 155 705

FI Association of Finnish Local and Regional Authorities 31 890 31 890 31 890 31 890

FR Association Française pour le CCRE 218 436 206 000 206 000 206 000

GR Central Union of Greek Municipalities and Communities 50 410 50 410 50 410 50 410

HU Hungarian Associations 24 542 24 542 24 542 24 542

IE Institute of Public Administration 2 073 2 073 2 073 2 073

IL Union of Local Authorities in Israel 30 335 5 000 5 000 5 000

IS Association of Local Authorities in Iceland 2 153 2 153 2 153 2 153

IT AICCRE 204 410 204 410 136 274 68 137 204 410 0

LT Association of local authorities in Lithuania 7 363 7 363 7 363 7 363

LU Association des Villes et Communes Luxemb. 5 572 5 572 5 572 5 572

LV Union of local and Regional Governmnts of Latvia 4 908 4 908 4 908 4 908

MK As. of units of local self -gov. of Macedonia (ZELS) 1 457 1 457 1 457 1 457

MT Maltese Association of Local Councils 1 592 1 592 1 592

NL VNG / IPO 102 913 102 913 102 913 102 913

NO Kommunenes Sentralforbund 43 963 43 963 43 963 43 963

PL Assoc. of Polish Cities 43 147 30 680 30 680 30 680

Assoc.of Polish Counties 19 177 13 636 4 545 4 545 9 091

PT Associaçao Nacional de Municipios Portugueses 41 783 41 783 16 827 24 776 180 41 603 180

RO Association of Romanian Communes (ACOR) 4 313 4 313 4 313 4 313

Association of Romanian Towns (AOR) 4 313 4 313 4 313 4 313

National Union of County Councils of Romania 4 313 4 313 4 313 4 313

Romanian Municipalities Association (AMR) 4 313 4 313 4 313 4 313

SI Assoc. of Municipalities and Towns of Slovenia 2 454 2 454 2 454 2 454

Assoc. of Municipalities of Slovenia 2 454 2 454 2 454

SE Swedish Association of Local Authorities and Regions 57 343 57 343 57 343 57 343

SK Assoc. of Towns and Communities of Slovakia 12 271 12 271 12 271 12 271

UA Association of Ukrainian cities 18 745 18 745 18 745 18 745

UK Local Government Association 227 800 227 800 196 468 31 332 31 332 227 800

YU Standing conference of towns & municip. of Serbia 2 001 2 001 2 001 2 001

MO Union of Municipalities of Montenegro 411 411 411 411

TOTAL 1 804 391 1 750 776 1 587 616 35 933 133 846 180 1 721 461 29 135

RECEIVED 90,7% 7,6% 98,3% 1,7%

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COTISATIONS : CGLU 2008 BUDGET TOTAL TOTAL APPELE TOTAL RECU 2008 PAR 2008 RECU 2009 PAR 2009 TOTAL RECU DU A CE JOUR

AL Albanian Association of Municipalities 179 179 179

AT Österreichischer Städtebund 5 800 5 800 5 800 5 800

Österreichischer Gemeindebund 5 800 5 800 5 800 5 800

BA A. Municipalities/Cities Federation Bosnia Herzegovina 69 69

A. Municipalities/Towns Republic of Srpska 69 69 69

BE Union des Villes et Communes Belges 15 900 15 900 15 900 15 900

BG NAMRB 704 704 704 704

CH Association Suisse du CCRE 8 115 8 115 8 115

CY Union of Cyprus Municipalities 500 500 500 500

CZ Union of Towns and Communities of the Czech Republic 2 561 2 561 2 561 2 561

DE Deutscher Landkreistag 6 017 6 017 6 017 6 017

Deutscher Städtetag 14 223 14 223 14 223 14 223

Städte und Gemeindebund 7 145 7 145 7 145 7 145

Rat der Gemeinden und Regionen Europas 30 415 30 415 30 415 30 415

DK Local Government Denmark 4 400 4 400 4 400 4 400

Danish Regions 4 400 4 400 4 400 4 400

EE Association of Estonian Cities 300 300 300 300

Association of Municipalities of Estonia 300 300 300 300

ES Federación Española de Municipios y Provincias 31 900 31 900 31 900 31 900

FI Association of Finnish Local and Regional Authorities 7 600 7 600 7 600 7 600

FR Association Française pour le CCRE 54 962 54 962 27 481 * 27 481 27 481

GR Central Union of Greek Municipalities and Communities 7 300 7 300 7 300 7 300

HU Hungarian Associations 2 541 2 541 2 541 2 541

IE Institute of Public Adminstration

U i f L l A th iti i I l 6 900 6 900 6 900IL Union of Local Authorities in Israel 6 900 6 900 6 900

IS Association of Local Authorities in Iceland 400 400 400 400

IT AICCRE 47 866 25 000 25 000

LT Association of local authorities in Lithuania 800 800 800 800

LU Association des Villes et Communes Luxemb. 720 720 720 720

LV Union of local and Regional Governmnts of Latvia 405 405 405 405

MK As. of units of local self -gov. of Macedonia (ZELS) 193 193 193 193

MT Maltese Association of Local Councils 205 205 205

NL VNG / IPO 20 700 20 700 20 700 20 700

NO Kommunenes Sentralforbund 7 254 7 254 7 254 7 254

PL Assoc. of Polish Cities 3 458 3 458 3 458 3 458

Assoc.of Polish Counties 1 537 1 537 512 512 1 025

PT Associaçao Nacional de Municipios Portugueses 8 700 8 700 8 700 8 700

RO Association of Romanian Communes (ACOR) 748 748 748 748

Association of Romanian Towns (AOR) 748 748 748 748

National Union of County Councils of Romania 748 748 748 748

Romanian Municipalities Association (AMR) 748 748 748 748

SI Assoc. of Municipalities and Towns of Slovenia 321 321 321 321

Assoc. of Municipalities of Slovenia 321 321 321

SE Swedish Association of Local Authorities and Regions 13 000 13 000 13 000 13 000

SK Assoc. of Towns and Communities of Slovakia 1 400 1 400 1 400 1 400

UA Association of Ukrainian cities 2 959 2 959 2 959 2 959

UK Local Government Association 48 477 48 477 41 809 6 668 6 668 48 477

YU Standing conference of towns & municip. of Serbia 387 387 387 387

MO Union of Municipalities of Montenegro 79 79 79 79

TOTAL 380 135 357 407 281 445 6 668 6 668 288 113 69 295

RECEIVED 78,7% 1,9% 80,6% 19,4%

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MEMBERSHIP FEES : CEMR 2007 TOTAL BUDGET TOTAL CALLED TOTAL RECEIVED 2007

TOTAL RECEIVED 2008

TOTAL RECEIVED 2009 TOTAL RCVD DUE TO DATE

COTISATIONS : CCRE 2007 BUDGET TOTAL TOTAL APPELE TOTAL RECU 2007 TOTAL RECU 2008 TOTAL RECU 2009 TOTAL RECU DUE A CE JOUR

AL Albanian Association of Municipalities 628 628 628

AT Österreichischer Städtebund 26 249 26 249 26 249 26 249

Österreichischer Gemeindebund 26 249 26 249 26 249 26 249

BE Union des Villes et Communes Belges 63 793 63 793 63 793 63 793

BG NAMRB 10 671 10 671 7 115 7 115 3 556

CH Association Suisse du CCRE 27 061 27 061 13 523 13 523 13 538

CY Union of Cyprus Municipalities 3 138 3 138 3 138 3 138

CZ Union of Towns and Communities of the Czech Republic 21 341 21 341 21 341 21 341

DE Deutscher Landkreistag 24 977 24 977 24 977 24 977

Deutscher Städtetag 59 044 59 044 59 044 59 044

Städte und Gemeindebund 29 659 29 659 29 659 29 659

Rat der Gemeinden und Regionen Europas 126 263 126 263 126 263 126 263

DK Local Government Denmark 17 427 17 427 17 424 17 424

Danish Regions 17 427 17 427 17 427 17 427

EE Association of Estonian Cities 1 068 1 068 1 068 1 068

Association of Municipalities of Estonia 1 066 1 066 1 066 1 066

ES Federación Española de Municipios y Provincias 150 705 150 705 150 704 150 704

FI Association of Finnish Local and Regional Authorities 30 331 30 331 30 331 30 331

FR Association des Maires de France 16 158

Association Française pour le CCRE 200 118 200 118 200 118 200 118

GR Central Union of Greek Municipalities and Communities 47 249 47 249 47 249 47 249

HU Hungarian Associations 21 341 21 341 21 341 21 341

IE Institute of Public Administration 2 040 2 040 2 040 2 040

IL Union of Local Authorities in Israel 27 466 27 466 2 000 2 000 25 466

IS Association of Local Authorities in Iceland 1 969 1 969 1 969 1 969

IT AICCRE 206 331 206 331 137 554 68 777 206 331

LT Association of local authorities in Lithuania 6 402 6 402 6 402 6 402

LU Association des Villes et Communes Luxemb. 5 101 5 101 5 101 5 101

LV Union of local and Regional Governmnts of Latvia 4 268 4 268 4 268 4 268

MK As. of units of local self -gov. of Macedonia (ZELS) 1 267 1 267 1 267 1 267

MT Maltese Association of Local Councils 1 549 1 549 1 549

NL VNG / IPO 97 913 97 913 97 913 97 913

NO Kommunenes Sentralforbund 41 081 41 081 41 081 41 081

PL Assoc. of Polish Cities 39 686 28 219 28 219 28 219

Assoc.of Polish Counties 17 638 12 542 8 360 4 180 12 540

PT Associaçao Nacional de Municipios Portugueses 41 409 41 409 28 803 12 606 41 409

RO Association of Romanian Communes (ACOR) 3 750 3 750 3 746 3 746

Association of Romanian Towns (AOR) 3 750 3 750 3 750 3 750

National Union of County Councils of Romania 3 750 3 750 3 750 3 750

Romanian Municipalities Association (AMR) 3 750 3 750 3 750 3 750

SI Assoc. of Municipalities and Towns of Slovenia 2 134 2 134 2 134 2 134

Assoc. of Municipalities of Slovenia 2 134 2 134 2 134

SE Swedish Association of Local Authorities and Regions 56 180 56 180 56 180 56 180

SK Assoc. of Towns and Communities of Slovakia 10 671 10 671 10 671 10 671

UA Association of Ukrainian cities 18 745 18 745 18 745 18 745

UK Local Government Association 222 800 222 800 222 800 222 800

YU Standing conference of towns & municip. of Serbia 1 819 1 819 1 819 1 819

MO Union of Municipalities of Montenegro 373 373 363 363

TOTAL 1 745 937 1 713 218 1 578 765 72 957 14 606 1 666 328 46 891

RECEIVED 92,2% 4,3% 0,9% 97,3% 2,7%

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TOTAL RECEIVED 2008

TOTAL RECEIVED 2009 TOTAL RCVD DUE TO DATE

COTISATIONS : CGLU 2007 BUDGET TOTAL TOTAL APPELE TOTAL RECU 2007 TOTAL RECU 2008 TOTAL RECU 2009 TOTAL RECU DUE A CE JOUR

AL Albanian Association of Municipalities 171 171 171

AT Österreichischer Städtebund 5 800 5 800 5 800 5 800

Österreichischer Gemeindebund 5 800 5 800 5 800 5 800

BE Union des Villes et Communes Belges 15 900 15 900 15 900 15 900

BG NAMRB 700 700 466 466 234

CH Association Suisse du CCRE 7 700 7 700 7 700

CY Union of Cyprus Municipalities 500 500 500 500

CZ Union of Towns and Communities of the Czech Republic 2 500 2 500 2 500 2 500

DE Deutscher Landkreistag 6 000 6 000 6 000 6 000

Deutscher Städtetag 14 300 14 300 14 300 14 300

Städte und Gemeindebund 7 100 7 100 7 100 7 100

Rat der Gemeinden und Regionen Europas 30 400 30 400 30 400 30 400

DK Local Government Denmark 4 400 4 400 4 400 4 400

Danish Regions 4 400 4 400 4 400 4 400

EE Association of Estonian Cities 300 300 300 300

Association of Municipalities of Estonia 300 300 300 300

ES Federación Española de Municipios y Provincias 31 900 31 900 31 900 31 900

FI Association of Finnish Local and Regional Authorities 7 600 7 600 7 600 7 600

FR Association des Maires de France 4 102

Association Française pour le CCRE * 50 798 50 798 25 399 * 25 399 25 399

GR Central Union of Greek Municipalities and Communities 7 300 7 300 7 300 7 300

HU Hungarian Associations 2 500 2 500 2 500 2 500

IE Institute of Public Adminstration

IL Union of Local Authorities in Israel 6 900 6 900 6 900

IS Association of Local Authorities in Iceland 400 400 400 400

IT AICCRE 25 000 25 000 25 000

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LT Association of local authorities in Lithuania 800 800 800 800

LU Association des Villes et Communes Luxemb. 700 700 700 700

LV Union of local and Regional Governmnts of Latvia 400 400 400 400

MK As. of units of local self -gov. of Macedonia (ZELS) 187 187 187 187

MT Maltese Association of Local Councils 200 200 200

NL VNG / IPO 20 700 20 700 20 700 20 700

NO Kommunenes Sentralforbund 7 100 7 100 7 100 7 100

PL Assoc. of Polish Cities 3 240 3 240 3 240 3 240

Assoc.of Polish Counties 1 440 1 440 960 480 1 440

PT Associaçao Nacional de Municipios Portugueses 8 700 8 700 5 800 2 900 8 700

RO Association of Romanian Communes (ACOR) 675 675 672 672

Association of Romanian Towns (AOR) 675 675 675 675

National Union of County Councils of Romania 675 675 675 675

Romanian Municipalities Association (AMR) 675 675 675 675

SI Assoc. of Municipalities and Towns of Slovenia 300 300 300 300

Assoc. of Municipalities of Slovenia 300 300 300

SE Swedish Association of Local Authorities and Regions 13 000 13 000 13 000 13 000

SK Assoc. of Towns and Communities of Slovakia 1 400 1 400 1 400 1 400

UA Association of Ukrainian cities 2 959 2 959 2 959 2 959

UK Local Government Association 47 200 47 200 47 200 47 200

YU Standing conference of towns & municip. of Serbia 346 346 346 346

MO Union of Municipalities of Montenegro 60 60 60 60

TOTAL 329 501 350 401 306 114 480 2 900 309 494 40 907

RECEIVED 87,4% 0,1% 0,8% 88,3% 11,7%

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CEMR PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT OVER FOUR YEARS

EUR EUR EUR EUR 31.12.09 31.12.08 31.12.07 31.12.06 WORKING INCOME Affiliation fees received for current year 1 945 783 1 911 662 1 884 879 1 812 375 Affiliation fees transferred to UCLG -255 292 -288 113 -306 114 -274 771 Net affiliation fees for current year 1 690 491 1 623 549 1 578 765 1 537 604 Affiliation fees received for previous years 115 599 73 437 117 827 154 941 Affiliation fees transferred to UCLG -2 900 -480 -28 710 -2 900 Net affiliation fees 1 803 190 1 696 506 1 667 882 1 689 645 EC grant 230 000 230 000 210 000 210 535 EC contracts 126 494 285 973 226 738 168 418 Co-financing contracts - CEMR 11 820 27 491 202 280 22 250 Co-financing contracts - Partners 52 646 13 511 Other contracts 21 500 30 000 23 750 19 508 Innsbruck General Assembly 35 220 Ferrara Twinning Congress -17 632 Malmö General Assembly 30 000 Other working income 32 658 32 695 33 452 97 862 Release of provisions 33 104 18 000 Exceptional income 78 289 40 605 Income from previous years 8 253 23 744 TOTAL 2 286 561 2 481 312 2 364 101 2 284 411 WORKING EXPENDITURE Salaries and social charges 1 491 770 1 397 648 1 474 922 1 452 000 Rent and service charges 221 207 197 456 187 929 154 993 Moving costs 17 063 Other office costs 169 646 227 170 186 930 190 593 Fees 34 301 67 481 23 469 68 842 Studies 3 158 Interpretation and meeting costs 115 461 146 382 165 495 130 356 Missions, receptions and representation 150 548 269 517 193 288 184 875 Publications/communication 78 040 55 916 110 296 102 211 Twinning website 88 591 EC contracts 11 820 27 491 2 002 Depreciation 13 586 17 759 15 217 9 927 Provisions 5 500 TOTAL 2 286 380 2 500 911 2 376 611 2 296 954 WORKING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE 181 -19 598 -12 510 -12 544 FINANCIAL INCOME Exchange rate earnings Income from short term investments 11 045 31 356 24 049 15 465 TOTAL 11 045 31 356 24 049 15 465 FINANCIAL CHARGES Exchange rate losses 37 54 Banking and financial charges 10 879 9 149 9 687 6 820 TOTAL 10 917 9 149 9 687 6 874 FINANCIAL RESULT 128 22 207 14 362 8 591 TOTAL INCOME 2 297 606 2 512 668 2 388 150 2 299 875 TOTAL EXPENDITURE 2 297 297 2 510 060 2 386 298 2 303 828 TOTAL 310 2 608 1 852 -3 953

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SECRETARIES GENERAL AND DIRECTORS MEETING OF THE NATIONAL SECTIONS AND ASSOCIATE MEMBERS

KYIV, 23-25 SEPTEMBER 2010

for decision for information

PRE-DRAFT 2011 BUDGET

The Secretaries General and Directors are invited to:

Take note of and debate this document.

The Financial Management Committee recommended presenting the pre-draft 2011 budget with two options, the first one foreseeing a new freeze of membership fees, and the second one proposing an overall reduction of membership fees by 5%. This document also describes the structure of CEMR budget, in order to facilitate the debates of the Secretaries General and Directors. 1. The human and financial resources of CEMR and those of other associations

It may be useful to firstly compare the human and financial resources of the four major associations of local and regional authorities in Europe. The CEMR, which constitutes the first large association and which covers the broadest geographical area, is in fact the association with the most limited resources:

  Founded in  Staff  Budget CEMR  1951  20  2,3 CPMR  1973  21  2,5 AER  1985  24  2,7 

Eurocities  1986  33  3,8 

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2. Structure of CEMR budget in 2009 (excluding contracts)1

The accounts for the 2009 period show that the most essential resource for CEMR is the contribution of its members (86% of resources). Adding to this are; the grant from Community activities2 (11%) and other resources consisting of, in particular, a grant from DEXIA, reimbursements of salaries by UCLG and financial incomes (3%). Up until 2008, CEMR’s fixed resources (membership fees) covered the fixed costs of the organisation, conforming to the goal set by the Financial Management Committee. In 2009 however, the accounts revealed an imbalance in the order of 100,000€ in this respect. Figures for 2010 will show an increase in this tendency, it is therefore important to start a reflection on a more sustainable balance in the coming years.

SOUTH WEST EUROPE

EQUIPMENT

OTHER

PUBLICATION

OTHER MEETINGS

EC GRANT

OTH

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 300

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TOTAL 2 098 490 € TOTAL 2 099 958 €

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BERS

HIP FEES     1 803

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SOUTHERN EUROPE

WESTERN EUROPE

NORTHERN EUROPE

CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPE

SALARIES

RENT AND MAINTENANCE

OTHER OFFICE COSTS

FIXED COSTS     1 900

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LE  COSTS  

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3 €

TRAVEL

The diagram and table presented on the opposite page show the origin of CEMR resources.

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STRUCTURE OF CEMR BUDGET: RESOURCESSTRUCTURE DU BUDGET DU CCRE : RESSOURCES (based on 2009 actual figures ‐ CEMR own budget only / contracts excluded) (montants réalisés en 2009 ‐ budget propre du CCRE / hors contrats)

Membership fees ‐ Southern Europe 709 832

Membership fees ‐ Western Europe 666 893

EC operating grant ‐ Citizenship 230 000

Membership fees ‐Northern Europe 206 012

Membership fees ‐ Central and Eastern Europe 165 483

Membership fees ‐ South East Europe 47 970

Other  income 43 800

Other grants 21 500

Membership fee ‐ Israel 7 000

TOTAL RESOURCES 2009 2 098 490

NB.Aucune cotisation n'était appelée auprès de la Turquie en 2009. La cotisation 2011 s'élèvera à 43 523 €.NB. No fee was called from Turkey in 2009. Fee to be called in 2011 will amount 43 523 €.

Membership fees ‐Southern Europe

34%

Membership fees ‐Western Europe

32%

EC operating grant  ‐Citizenship

11%

Membership fees ‐Northern Europe

10%

Memb. fees ‐ Central  and          Eastern Europe

8%

Membership fees ‐ South East Europe

2%

Other  income2%

Other grants1%

Membership fee ‐Israel0%

CEMR BUDGET ‐ RESOURCESBUDGET DU CCRE ‐ RESSOURCES

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3. Human resources of CEMR in 2010

The item ‘‘salaries and charges’’ is the largest component of the CEMR budget (67% of the total expenses in 2009). 18 employees are paid directly from the CEMR budget, of which one temporary contract is allocated to EU policy work. Furthermore, two positions are financed exclusively by the ‘‘PLATFORMA’’ programme (EU contract) and ‘‘European Charter on development cooperation in support of local Governance’’ (contract with French ministry of foreign affairs). In 2010, the organisational chart of CEMR is as follows3:

Frédéric Vallier

SecretaryGeneral

Angelika Poth-Mögele

Director of Policy

Marie BulletPolicy Officer

Environment, energy, transport

Marit SchweikerPolicy Officer

Cohesion and territorial policy /

Information Society

ChristinaDziewanska-

StringerPolicy Officer(Temporary)

Employment and Social Policy

Valérie Solle

Assistant

Pierre Van der Auwera

Communication officer

Emilie Melvin

Press Officer

Boris TonhauserPolicy Officer

Democracy and Governance

Nina HolbrookExecutive officerStatutory affairs

members relations

Cécile Grauvogel

Secretary

Dominique Arrestat

Director of Administration

and Finance

Corinne Dollé

Accountant

Craig Laird

Translations / Support staff for

Paris office

Sandra CeciariniDirector of Citizenship

and International Cooperation

Manuella PortierPolicyOfficer

Citizenship

Lucie GuilletProject officer

Platform forDevelopment

Laurent ChaboyProject officer

Platform / Charter on development

cooperation

Myriam Lambert

PersonalAssistant /

Office manager

Valérie Booth

Finance and Administration

Assistant

EC Policy (5 + 1 temporary):

437 973 €

Citizenship (2):

138 472 €

Contracts (2):

95 304 €

Communication (2+):

122 012 €

Statutory (2):

97 257 €

Finance (3):

228 396 €

Support (2):

110 712 €

Brussels Paris Brussels / Paris

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4. Membership fees

Under the current procedure, the membership fees for CEMR members are supposed to be recalculated each year in order to take into account variations of GDP and/or population. Furthermore, the fees called for from post-2004 EU member states/candidates should be progressively increasing with the addition of a margin of their GDP (until the rate corresponding to their GDP is reached). The Policy Committee decided that the increases would be limited to €5,000 or 15% per year, depending on which option is more favourable for each association. For those countries benefitting from the transitory rate, a 10% increase on the previous year’s sum is called for in countries whose GDP is lower than 20% of the EU average, and membership fees remain unchanged for countries whose GDP is lower than 10% of the EU average As a result, CEMR does not call for the entirety of the membership fees voted for at one time, and its members benefit de facto from a substantial reduction in the membership fees. The table below shows that, in 2009 and 2010 (membership fees were frozen at 2009 levels in 2010), CEMR only called for 90% of membership fees voted for, i.e. €1,848,455 out of €2,053,384, which constitutes a decrease of €204,929 in resources, or 10% of the totality voted for.

C A LC U LA T ION 2 0 0 9

A C C OR D IN G T O D A T A

C A LL 2 0 0 9 and 2 0 10

% C A LLED

A ust r ia 6 1 4 8 4 6 0 9 3 2 9 9 % 1% 553B elg ium 72 3 8 8 72 3 8 8 10 0 %B ulg ar ia 15 6 58 14 112 9 0 % 10 % 1 54 6C ro at ia 13 16 5 6 58 2 50 % 50 % 6 58 3C yprus 4 2 72 3 9 72 9 3 % 7% 3 0 0C zech R ep . 2 9 74 7 2 8 2 2 3 9 5% 5% 1 52 4D enmark 3 9 4 6 8 3 9 4 6 8 10 0 %Est o nia 3 777 2 8 2 2 75% 2 5% 9 54F inland 3 6 0 2 8 3 6 0 2 8 10 0 %F rance 2 3 6 9 76 2 11 0 0 0 8 9 % 11% 2 5 9 76Germany 2 6 1 154 2 4 5 3 8 4 9 4 % 6 % 15 770Greece 6 1 50 6 55 4 10 9 0 % 10 % 6 0 9 7Hungary 2 9 2 8 2 2 8 2 2 3 9 6 % 4 % 1 0 59Iceland 2 2 76 2 2 76 10 0 %Ireland 4 2 70 4 2 70 10 0 %Israel 7 2 9 0 7 2 9 0 10 0 %It aly 2 14 6 2 2 2 0 9 4 10 9 8 % 2 % 5 2 12Lat via 6 6 8 2 5 6 4 5 8 4 % 16 % 1 0 3 7Lit huania 9 8 77 8 4 6 7 8 6 % 14 % 1 4 10Luxemb o urg 8 114 6 4 0 8 79 % 2 1% 1 70 6M alt a 1 78 7 1 78 7 10 0 %N et herland s 114 12 1 10 7 9 13 9 5% 5% 6 2 0 9N o rway 4 9 8 4 4 4 8 9 6 3 9 8 % 2 % 8 8 1Po land 8 3 9 55 4 9 3 16 59 % 4 1% 3 4 6 3 9Po rt ug al 4 5 3 6 2 4 5 3 6 2 10 0 %R o mania 3 3 0 4 7 19 8 3 8 6 0 % 4 0 % 13 2 10Slo vakia 15 6 8 7 14 112 9 0 % 10 % 1 575Slo venia 5 8 10 2 8 2 2 4 9 % 51% 2 9 8 8Sp ain 19 2 2 8 8 16 0 70 5 8 4 % 16 % 3 1 58 3Swed en 6 5 153 6 2 3 4 3 9 6 % 4 % 2 8 11Swit zer land 2 8 3 19 2 8 3 19 10 0 %U nit ed King d o m 2 4 7 3 57 2 3 2 8 0 0 9 4 % 6 % 14 557

T OT A L EX C L. T R A N SIT OR Y R A T ES 1 9 8 5 4 6 6 1 8 2 2 58 9 9 2 % 8 % 16 2 8 77

A lb ania 3 6 0 2 6 2 8 17% 8 3 % 2 9 74B o snia and Herz . 4 53 2 2 16 4 4 8 % 52 % 2 3 6 8M aced o nia, F Y R 2 3 2 4 1 6 75 72 % 2 8 % 6 4 9M o nt eneg ro 8 13 4 52 56 % 4 4 % 3 6 2Serb ia 9 2 9 6 2 2 0 1 2 4 % 76 % 7 0 9 5U kraine 3 4 18 6 18 74 5 55% 4 5% 15 4 4 1

T R A N SIT OR Y R A T ES 6 7 9 19 2 5 8 6 6 3 8 % 6 2 % 4 2 0 53

2 053 384 1 848 455 90% 10% 204 929

D E F A C T O D EC R EA SE D U E T O SY ST EM OF C EILIN GS

The Financial Management Committee expressed its worries faced with the increased discrepancy between the nominal amounts of fees and the fees actually called for and settled. The Committee nominated a small working group, in charge of making proposals on this question, as well as on the development of CEMR resources. The 2011 draft budget presented in paragraph 5 below is based on the following two membership fees options:

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OPTION 1: This first option foresees a total freeze on all membership fees, so that the sums called in 2011 would be identical to those called in 2009 and 2010. In this option, the GDP/Population data remains therefore based on data published by EUROSTAT for the period 2007. This option allows the CEMR to maintain the current staff structure, as presented above under item 3. However, it implies a reduction of the EC grant, which, under the current agreement, can represent no more than 11.36% of the Organisation’s global budget. It is therefore proposed to restructure the meetings programme, by reducing the number of meetings, and developing electronic exchanges by way of emails or web- or video-conferences. This will also allow savings in terms of travel expenses, for CEMR as well as for members. Meetings in 2011 could be planned as follows:

Present (based on 2010) Proposal 2011

Statutory meetings

1 SG and Directors meeting in spring (Nicosia) 1 SG and Directors Meeting in autumn (Kyiv) 1 Executive Bureau in spring (Barcelona) 1 Executive Bureau in autumn (Bordeaux) 1 policy committee in spring (Oslo) 1 policy committee in December (Mondorf)

1 SG and Directors meeting (spring) in Brussels?

1 SG and Directors Meeting (autumn) in Cadiz

2 or 3 political statutory meetings (to be debated)

Working groups and committees

25 to 30 meetings per year both in Brussels and the rest of Europe

1 physical meeting per year (in Brussels) per Working Group – we furthermore suggest a progressive regrouping of WG/committees meetings to limit travel for participants

OPTION 2: The second option foresees an overall reduction of membership fees by 5%. This option supposes that the temporary contract allocated to EU policy work will not be renewed, and that all variable costs will need to be further downsized, ad detailed under item 5 below. The budget will tighten under either option, and decisions will need to be made on the recasting of the structure of CEMR budget. Such decisions might have to be prepared in advance in order to avoid strong financial consequences. For this, it would be essential to get indications of what can be expected, in terms of membership fees for the years 2012-2013. We would suggest an increase of 2% for each year 2012 and 2013, plus – for those members who do not settle their fees according to the strict application of GDP/population data – half of the ceilings which were applied in the past (i.e. 2,500 € or 7.5%, instead of 5,000 € or 15%).

 60th  

Anniversary   

Geneva 

SG /  Directors Meeting Brussels? (TBD) 

  JANUARY FEBRUARY          MARCH             APRIL          MAY               JUNE                          SEPTEMBER      OCTOBER       NOVEMBER     DECEMBER

 Citizenship Twinning event 

Rybnik (PL) 

 Executive Bureau Warsaw(TBC)  

 SG /

Directors Meeting Cadiz 

 60th  

Anniversary  

Brussels 

 Policy  

CommitteeBrussels (TBC) 

 Policy  

Committee(TBC) 

WG   / Committees Meetings (TBD) 

TBC = TO BE CONFIRMED / TBD = TO BE DETERMINED 

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For the year 2011, the resulting membership fees for each country, based on the two options outlined above, are the following:

OPTION 1 OPTION 2CALL

2009 and 2010

FREEZE MINUS 5%

Austria 60 932 60 932 57 885 -3 047 -5%Belgium 72 388 72 388 68 769 -3 619 -5%Bulgaria 14 112 14 112 13 406 -706 -5%Croatia 6 582 6 582 6 253 -329 -5%Cyprus 3 972 3 972 3 773 -199 -5%Czech Rep. 28 223 28 223 26 812 -1 411 -5%Denmark 39 468 39 468 37 495 -1 973 -5%Estonia 2 822 2 822 2 681 -141 -5%Finland 36 028 36 028 34 226 -1 801 -5%France 211 000 211 000 200 450 -10 550 -5%Germany 245 384 245 384 233 115 -12 269 -5%Greece 55 410 55 410 52 639 -2 770 -5%Hungary 28 223 28 223 26 812 -1 411 -5%Iceland 2 276 2 276 2 163 -114 -5%Ireland 4 270 4 270 4 056 -213 -5%Israel 7 290 7 290 6 926 -365 -5%Italy 209 410 209 410 198 940 -10 471 -5%Latvia 5 645 5 645 5 362 -282 -5%Lithuania 8 467 8 467 8 044 -423 -5%Luxembourg 6 408 6 408 6 088 -320 -5%Malta 1 787 1 787 1 698 -89 -5%Netherlands 107 913 107 913 102 517 -5 396 -5%Norway 48 963 48 963 46 515 -2 448 -5%Poland 49 316 49 316 46 850 -2 466 -5%Portugal 45 362 45 362 43 094 -2 268 -5%Romania 19 838 19 838 18 846 -992 -5%Slovakia 14 112 14 112 13 406 -706 -5%Slovenia 2 822 2 822 2 681 -141 -5%Spain 160 705 160 705 152 670 -8 035 -5%Sweden 62 343 62 343 59 225 -3 117 -5%Switzerland 28 319 28 319 26 903 -1 416 -5%United K. 232 800 232 800 221 160 -11 640 -5%

TOTAL 1 EX C L. T R A N SIT OR Y R A T ES

1 822 589 1 822 589 1 731 460 -91 129 -5%

Albania 628 628 597 -31 -5%Bosnia and Herz. 2 164 2 164 2 056 -108 -5%Macedonia, FYR 1 675 1 675 1 591 -84 -5%Montenegro 452 452 429 -23 -5%Serbia 2 201 2 201 2 091 -110 -5%Ukraine 18 745 18 745 17 808 -937 -5%

TOTAL 2 T R A N SIT OR Y R A T ES

25 866 25 866 24 572 -1 293 -5%

GRAND TOTAL 1 848 455 1 848 455 1 756 032 -92 423 -5%

NEW MEMBERTurkey 21 761 43 523 21 762 100% 43 523 21 762 100%

DIFFERENCEDIFFERENCE

The budget under each option is outlined in the following item.

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5. Draft 2011 budget4

The two membership fee options have the following effect on the CEMR budget for 2011:

2010 CEMR ONLY

VOTED FEES FROZENDECREASE 5% IN FEES

OPTION 1 OPTION 2

INCOME1 843 000 (1) CEMR membership fees 1 823 000 1 731 000

28 000 (2) CEMR memb. fees - transitory rates 26 000 24 000

(3) CEMR memb. fees - new member 43 000 43 000

UCGL membership fees

1 871 000 Call for membership fees 1 892 000 1 798 000

-84 000 (4) Fees uncertain to recover - CEMR -122 000 -104 000

Fees uncertain to recover - UCLG

Transfers to UCLG

1 787 000 Net membership fees 1 770 000 1 694 000

240 000 (5) EC grant 236 000 226 000

EC Contracts

Contracts cofinancing

20 000 (6) Sponsorship 20 000 20 000

16 000 (7) General Assembly 16 000 16 000

20 000 (8) Other income 10 000 10 000

10 000 (9) Financial Income 10 000 10 000

2 093 000 TOTAL 2 062 000 1 976 000

EXPENDITURE

1 349 000 (10) 1 355 000 1 299 000

220 000 (11) Office Rent 204 000 204 000

220 000 (12) Other office costs 224 000 224 000

80 000 (13) Meeting costs 69 000 51 000

92 000 (14) Travel 80 000 77 000

5 000 (15) Political representation / Rapporteurs

79 000 (16) Communication / publications 74 000 65 000

12 000 (17) EC Contracts 15 000 15 000

20 000 (18) Depreciation 27 000 27 000

6 000 (19) Bank charges 7 000 7 000

10 000 (20) Unforeseen 7 000 7 000

2 093 000 TOTAL 2 062 000 1 976 000

0 RESULT 0 0

Personnel

2011 - CEMR OWN BUDGET ONLY (CONTRACTS AND UCLG EXCLUDED)

4 The UCLG membership fees as well as the contracts, both of which have no effect on the CEMR result, are not included in the above

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INCOME

(1), (2) and (3) CEMR Membership fees See above, paragraph 4.

(4) Fees uncertain to be recovered and provisions

This item covers the risk of non payment of membership fees.

(5) EC Grant5 In the framework of a multi-annual partnership (2010-2012), the European Commission accorded CEMR €240,000 for 2010. The grant agreement indicates that this grant can represent no more than 11.36% of the Organisation’s global budget, a rate maintained in the two options.

(6) Other contracts The indicated sum (€20,000) corresponds to the grant provided by DEXIA in 2009 and for 2010/2011. It is anticipated that the grant will be renewed for 2011/2012.

(7) General Assembly The indicated sum (€16,000) corresponds to the sum previewed in the convention currently going through the signature process.

(8) Other sources of income The proposed budget (€10,000) corresponds to the reimbursement of salaries by UCLG in the context of the financial assistance provided by CEMR. It is foreseen that this assistance will be reduced for 2011 in relation to previous years.

(9) Financial income The indicated sum (€10,000) corresponds to the amount yielded in previous years.

EXPENDITURE

(10) Staff As indicated above, option 1 allow the CEMR to maintain the current staff structure. Option 2 implies the reduction of one post on Policy.

(11) Office rent

The proposed budget (€204,000) does not take into account possible non-payment by current sub-lessors in Brussels and supposes that no vacant space will remain unoccupied.

(12) Other running costs

This item (€224,000) essentially covers fixed cost (office supplies, material rental, cleaning, maintenance, insurance, phones, taxes etc…).

(13) Meetings, (14) Travel, (15) Political Representation and (16) Communication

These items cover the variable costs of the Organisation. Option 2 represents a serious reduction in CEMR’s presence on the European scene. It implies no participation of CEMR in travel costs of political representatives or rapporteurs.

(17) EC Contracts The sum indicated (€15,000) corresponds to the co-financing that CEMR is committed to providing in the framework of contracts to which it is committed.

(18) Depreciation of equipment This item covers the need of the Organisation to renew and acquire materials (mostly hardware).

(19) Financial charges The sum indicated (€7,000) corresponds to the amounts encountered in previous years.

5 The EC grant is allocated in the framework of the community programme ‘’Europe for Citizens’’, which seeks to contribute to the

following general objectives: (1) give citizens the opportunity to integrate and participate in the construction of a more united and democratic Europe open to the world, united in its cultural diversity and, by developing this diversity, develops citizenship of the European Union; (2) develop the common feeling of a European identity; (3) reinforce the feeling that citizens are stakeholders in the Union; (4) increase tolerance and mutual comprehension of European citizens by respecting and promoting cultural and linguistic diversity, all the while contributing to intercultural dialogue. 111

OTHER BUDGETARY ITEMS

EC Contracts The sum of €354,000 corresponds to the proposed budget for the action carried out under ‘‘informal platform of local/regional authorities for development cooperation (PLATFORMA)’’. The application for the period 2011-2012 is currently being studied by the European Commission.

The submission of additional actions is currently being studied. This budget could be amended in relation to the response from the Commission.

Furthermore, it is foreseen that the French ministry of foreign affairs will renew the grant related to CEMR for the promotion of the ‘‘European Charter in development cooperation in support of local government’’ (€52,000).

UCLG membership fees

The UCLG World Council decided to adopt a new membership fee system, implemented from 2008 onward. According to this system, membership fees are calculated in relation to population and GDP, resulting in a transparent and balanced calculation method between different member categories and different regions. The new system was implemented for a period of ten years from 2008 onward and therefore allows for moderate variation in membership fees from one year to the next.

The sums voted for from 2010 to 2017 are resumed below. For 2011, they total a CEMR members’ contribution of €385,000.

2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017AL Albanian Association of Municipalities 195 203 211 218 226 234 242 250AT Österreichischer Städtebund 5 800 5 800 5 800 5 800 5 800 5 800 5 800 5 800

Österreichischer Gemeindebund 5 800 5 800 5 800 5 800 5 800 5 800 5 800 5 800BA A. Mun./Cities Federation Bosnia Herzegovina 276 276 276 276 276 276 276 276

A. Municipalities/Towns Republic of Srpska 276 276 276 276 276 276 276 276BE Union des Villes et Communes Belges 15 900 15 900 15 900 15 900 15 900 15 900 15 900 15 900BG NAMRB 712 716 719 723 727 731 735 739CH Association Suisse du CCRE 8 946 9 361 9 777 10 192 10 607 11 023 11 438 11 853CY Union of Cyprus Municipalities 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500CZ Union of Towns and Communities of the Czech Republic 2 682 2 742 2 803 2 864 2 924 2 985 3 045 3 106DE Deutscher Landkreistag 6 000 6 000 6 000 6 000 6 000 6 000 6 000 6 000

Deutscher Städtetag 14 300 14 300 14 300 14 300 14 300 14 300 14 300 14 300Städte und Gemeindebund 7 100 7 100 7 100 7 100 7 100 7 100 7 100 7 100Rat der Gemeinden und Regionen Europas 30 400 30 400 30 400 30 400 30 400 30 400 30 400 30 400

DK Local Government Denmark 4 400 4 400 4 400 4 400 4 400 4 400 4 400 4 400Danish Regions 4 400 4 400 4 400 4 400 4 400 4 400 4 400 4 400

EE Association of Estonian Cities 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300Association of Municipalities of Estonia 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300

ES Federación Española de Municipios y Provincias 31 900 31 900 31 900 31 900 31 900 31 900 31 900 31 900FI Association of Finnish Local and Regional Authorities 7 600 7 600 7 600 7 600 7 600 7 600 7 600 7 600FR Association Française pour le CCRE 50 971 51 028 51 086 51 143 51 201 51 258 51 316 51 373GR Central Union of Greek Municipalities and Communities 7 300 7 300 7 300 7 300 7 300 7 300 7 300 7 300HR Croatian County Association 514 514 514 514 514 514 514 514HU Hungarian Associations 2 623 2 663 2 704 2 745 2 786 2 827 2 868 2 909IL Union of Local Authorities in Israel 6 900 6 900 6 900 6 900 6 900 6 900 6 900 6 900IS Association of Local Authorities in Iceland 401 401 401 401 402 402 402 402IT AICCRE 47 866 47 866 47 866 47 866 47 866 47 866 47 866 47 866LT Association of local authorities in Lithuania 800 800 800 800 800 800 800 800LU Association des Villes et Communes Luxemb. 761 781 801 822 842 862 883 903LV Union of local and Regional Governmnts of Latvia 414 418 423 428 432 437 441 446MK Ass. of units of local self -gov. of Macedonia (ZELS) 206 212 219 225 231 237 244 250MO Union of Municipalities of Montenegro 117 136 155 174 193 212 231 250MT Maltese Association of Local Councils 215 220 225 230 235 240 245 250NL VNG / IPO 20 700 20 700 20 700 20 700 20 700 20 700 20 700 20 700NO Kommunenes Sentralforbund 7 562 7 716 7 870 8 024 8 178 8 332 8 486 8 641PL Assoc. of Polish Cities 3 895 4 114 4 332 4 551 4 769 4 988 5 206 5 424

Assoc.of Polish Counties 1 731 1 828 1 925 2 023 2 120 2 217 2 314 2 411PT Associaçao Nacional de Municipios Portugueses 8 700 8 700 8 700 8 700 8 700 8 700 8 700 8 700RO Association of Romanian Communes (ACOR) 893 966 1 039 1 111 1 184 1 257 1 329 1 402

Association of Romanian Towns (AOR) 893 966 1 039 1 111 1 184 1 257 1 329 1 402National Union of County Councils of Romania 893 966 1 039 1 111 1 184 1 257 1 329 1 402Romanian Municipalities Association (AMR) 893 966 1 039 1 111 1 184 1 257 1 329 1 402

RS Standing conference of towns & municip. of Serbia 470 512 553 595 636 678 719 761SI Assoc. of Municipalities and Towns of Slovenia 362 382 403 423 444 465 485 506SE Swedish Association of Local Authorities and Regions 13 000 13 000 13 000 13 000 13 000 13 000 13 000 13 000SK Assoc. of Towns and Communities of Slovakia 1 400 1 400 1 400 1 400 1 400 1 400 1 400 1 400UA Association of Ukrainian cities 2 959 2 959 2 959 2 959 2 959 2 959 2 959 2 959UK Local Government Association 51 032 52 309 53 586 54 863 56 140 57 418 58 695 59 972

TOTAL 382 257 384 998 387 739 390 480 393 221 395 963 398 704 401 445

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6. Development of CEMR resources The membership freeze in 2010, followed by a new freeze – or possible reduction – in 2011 would have serious consequences on the capacity for action of CEMR. Several options which would allow for the development of new resources are proposed in the framework of the CEMR reflection process. The responses to the questionnaire for the reflection process on the future of CEMR have shown that members would like CEMR to increasingly undertake EU-funded projects for new types of action, so as to permit additional resources for the organisation. A significant number of members also consider raising fees reasonably as possible (37% of individual answers – 29% of collective answers). In addition, we propose the following base reflection: VOLUNTARY SOLIDARITY CONTRIBUTION (VSC)

CONTEXT: The Treaty of Lisbon opens new prospects for work between CEMR and the European Institutions. These new prospects result in an increased workload for our association, with the possibility of having a significant influence on the decisions and future decision taken by the European Union concerning local and regional authorities. We are now in a position to bring life to these new rights which we contributed to having incorporated into European Union texts. At the same time, a certain number of our members are encountering difficulties linked to the economic situation which consequently risks limiting our own capacities. In order to fully assume this development in our activities and continue to effectively defend the interests of European local and regional authorities, CEMR must find new resources. In this context, we propose to create a voluntary solidarity contribution which will allow those local and regional authorities who wish to, to contribute to the financing of CEMR activities. PRINCIPLE: European local and regional authorities are represented within CEMR through their national associations. The Voluntary Solidarity Contribution offers the possibility, for those authorities who so desire, to allocate specific financing (an additional percentage of their membership fee to their member associations) for the European action of their national association, i.e. CEMR. For national associations, this will mean a supplementary income to be received and transferred to CEMR: the national association should make known and encourage this possibility among its members. Thus, those authorities whose elected representatives participate in the decision making process of CEMR will be invited to further contribute, as is the case in other associations. In order to ensure a completely transparent system, the national association will keep an updated list of authorities who wish to contribute to the VSC and address this list to the CEMR secretariat general. In return, CEMR will inform the national association of the possible interest of L/R authorities. THE INTEREST FOR THOSE AUTHORITIES CONCERNED: Following the voluntary affiliation marking a commitment to Europe on behalf of the authorities, municipalities and regions who accept to contribute to the budget of the European Organisation through VSC will also receive the monthly information letter on the activities of CEMR and will be able to participate in its activities (working groups, conferences and general assembly) according to terms and conditions to be further defined. They will benefit from privileged access to CEMR services, in particular the Extranet. They will be received at the CEMR offices on the occasion of visits to Brussels.

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8 COUNCIL OF EUROPEAN MUNICIPALITIES AND REGIONS

EUROPEAN SECTION OF UNITED CITIES AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS

SECRETARIES GENERAL AND DIRECTORS MEETING

OF THE NATIONAL SECTIONS AND ASSOCIATE MEMBERS

� KYIV, 23-25 SEPTEMBER 2010 �

for decision �for information

COMMUNICATING OUR ACTIVITIES

Draft decision

The Secretaries General and Directors are invited to:

� Take note of the evolutions on communication and visibility

Following the departure of the former Head of Communication, the Press and

Communication Department now consists of one Communication Officer, one Press

Officer and, from September to November 2010, a contractual press and

communication assistant. Despite these limited resources, the press and communication

team has developed a large number of actions, providing members with high-quality

information through the website and the monthly newsletter, all the while ensuring

visibility in local and European media. New Internet-based means of communication

have also been developed.

1. The Council of European Municipalities and Regions (CEMR) launched a survey

amongst its member associations in the spring of 2010 on the status of local

representatives. The study covers 34 associations from 31 European countries. The

conclusions will be presented in an electronic publication to be made available in

English and French by the end of October 2010 and presented at the event in

Bordeaux.

2. The CEMR newsletter was launched in October 2009. The newsletter aims at

presenting its member association with CEMR’s monthly activities and achievements.

So as to improve communication with its members and respond to queries and

suggestions, the communication team wishes to restructure the newsletter based on

a thematic and transversal approach rather than a chronological one. The newsletter

will be more result-oriented and concrete rather than covering only activities and

events. Member associations are invited to comment on the newsletter and put

forward suggestions to the CEMR Press and Communication Department (Pierre

Vander Auwera or Emilie Melvin).

3. CEMR has developed three new temporary website so as to ease the transfer of

information and communication with its members. The websites are accessible via

the CEMR website in English and French with some information in several other

languages when possible and needed. The three websites are:

- Bordeaux 2010 « A time to reflect »

- Trust in Government (The Hague – 13 October 2010)

- Reflection Process on the future of CEMR

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4. In an effort to improve press relations between CEMR and its member associations,

CEMR’s Press Officer has established a direct contact with the member associations’

respective press officers. This initiative should encourage both parties to share

information so that CEMR may better promote its associations’ activities and so that

these may relay CEMR-related information to their own members and local and

regional media contacts when possible or useful.

The Secretariat is pushing forward with a new project dubbed “CEMR 2.0” as

presented in the proposed 2011 work programme. This project should help CEMR in

terms of bettering communication with its members in the context of the new era of

communication tools in which CEMR has decided to launch itself.

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COUNCIL OF EUROPEAN MUNICIPALITIES AND REGIONS

EUROPEAN SECTION OF UNITED CITIES AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS

SECRETARIES GENERAL AND DIRECTORS MEETING OF THE NATIONAL SECTIONS AND ASSOCIATE MEMBERS

� KYIV, 23-25 SEPTEMBER 2010 �

� for decision for information

CEMR’s EU POLICY WORK

POLICY PAPERS AND RESPONSES TO CONSULTATIONS

Draft decision The Secretaries General and Directors are invited to:

� Approve CEMR’s Policy Position on “The future of EU Rural Development Policy”

� Approve CEMR’s key political messages on “Cohesion Policy and the Europe 2020 Strategy”

� Approve CEMR’s response to the consultation on the future energy strategy for Europe

� Take note of the “Multi-sectoral guidelines to tackle third-party violence and harassment related to work”

� Approve CEMR’s address to the 7�� High-level Meeting on Local Governance in the EU

Introduction

1. With its monthly newsletters, the CEMR secretariat provides updated information about its activities, including the EU policy work, on a regular basis. We believe that this allows members to follow closely all relevant initiatives and their development.

2. The first report on the implementation of the 2010 work programme (item 4) furthermore contains detailed information about the activities, in particular under Objective B “Contrib-uting to and influencing the development and implementation of European legislation and policy, and promoting good practice and mutual learning”.

3. In the past months, CEMR prepared three relevant policy papers, which are presented in this document, accompanied by some information about the European context and the key messages of the documents. In addition to that, the CEMR Employers’ Platform, rep-resenting the CEMR in the European Social Dialogue, together with other sectoral social partners, agreed on guidelines to tackle third party violence. Furthermore, we prepared an address on behalf of CEMR to the ‘High Level Meeting on Local Governance in the EU”.

4. All documents were prepared with the contributions from CEMR’s members and the rele-vant working groups and are results of broad discussions and negotiations.

5. The four papers are presented on a one page document setting out the background of the initiative and the key points of each of our papers. The full versions of the papers are available in the separate ‘information package’.

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CEMR’s Policy Position on “The Future of EU Rural Development Policy”

Background information

In the context of the discussion on the future of Cohesion Policy, the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) and the demographic decline, which often has a bigger impact on rural regions, the question of the future of rural development is on the EU-agenda. In April, the European Commission had launched a consultation on the future of the CAP and the CEMR prepared a short Position Paper in order to be visible in the debates, which are of vital importance for local and regional development and the well-being of the citizens in our municipalities and regions. During 2010, the debate on both the future of cohesion policy (with the 5th cohesion report expected in November 2010) and the discussion on the future of the CAP are in the decisive stage.

Key messages of CEMR

1. Rural development policy addressing specific challenges of rural areas Rural areas should not be considered as underdeveloped. Despite their specific assets and their diversity, rural areas do face a number of common challenges distinct from urban areas.

2. Rural development at the centre of the EU Common Agricultural Policy Currently, rural development policy falls under the Common Agricultural Policy and does not adequately serve rural development in a comprehensive sense. It should offer all sectors and actors the opportunity to develop and diversify economic activities in rural areas.

3. Rural development policy fostering sustainable socio-economic development An EU rural development policy should aspire to create balanced economic, social and sus-tainable development in rural areas across Europe.

4. Local authorities driving rural development Local and regional authorities play a decisive role in achieving local, national and European economic, territorial and social development. Rural development would be most successful and efficient if shaped, implemented, monitored and evaluated by local and regional authori-ties.

5. Rural development policy based on local multi-sectoral partnership and multi-level co-operation Rural development is a horizontal policy with links to many sectoral policies (e.g. transport, education, healthcare, social care, etc). A holistic and place-based rural development policy which integrates the specific rural dimension in the relevant policies is therefore crucial.

6. An expansive rural development policy benefitting all In the current financial period, the budget for rural development has been reduced and most Member States did not allocate a high percentage to local development measures on a volun-tary basis. We advocate for an increase of the budget to be allocated to rural development.

7. Simplified and more flexible funding arrangements Funding programmes and administrative processes must be simplified to reduce the adminis-trative burden on local and regional authorities. Processes are needlessly bureaucratic, and excessive administration is a real barrier for effective and efficient investment of EU funds.

8. Coherent and strategic delivery of EU rural and regional development programmes Current agricultural policy has not sufficiently promoted the consistent and integrative devel-opment of rural areas. It is therefore essential to harmonise and align the financial and adminis-trative procedures of the different funds as much as possible.

9. A holistic approach focusing on functional economic areas Urban and rural areas are connected economically, politically, socially and physically through elements such as housing, employment, education, transport, tourism and resource use.

10. Delivering Europe 2020 depends on rural areas Rural development will be crucial for achieving Europe 2020 objectives.

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CEMR’s Key Political Messages on

“Co hesion Policy and the Europe 2020 Strategy”

Background information

In the context of the discussion on the future of Cohesion Policy and the publication of the Europe 2020 Strategy, comments were made that the future cohesion policy should aim at implementing the Europe 2020 Strategy. The CEMR does not share this view and therefore clarified its position, based on our positions on the future of the EU Cohesion Policy and our response to the consulta-tion on the Europe 2020 Strategy.

Key messages of CEMR

1. Cohesion Policy and the Europe 2020 Strategy can both contribute to achieving the new EU objective of territorial cohesion enshrined in the Lisbon Treaty

Whereas the Europe 2020 Strategy is a strategy to overcome the crisis and to respond to the challenges the EU is facing ahead, territorial cohesion, together with economic and social co-hesion, is an aim of the EU, embedded in the Treaty.

2. Cohesion Policy is not a subsidiary of the Europe 2020 Strategy Cohesion Policy is a policy in its own right that aims to reduce the existing regional disparities and to promote harmonious development of all the regions in the EU.

3. Multilevel governance and an integrated approach are necessary to make Europe 2020 a success. Unfortunately, the Europe 2020 Strategy is based on a thematic, sectoral approach. In order to be successful, it should follow an integrated and territorial approach, based on multilevel gov-ernance and functional areas.

4. Europe 2020 needs a strong and broad ownership at all levels of government In order to create ownership the EU institutions and Member States, in close cooperation with local and regional authorities, must present a roadmap for making the strategy operational.

5. Financial engineering for an integrated policy approach The budget architecture should also reflect an integrated approach, aiming at combining funds

of different programmes. The European budget should prioritise its financial allocations for Cohesion Policy.

6. Need to identify parts of Europe 2020 that can be better delivered by Cohesion Policy than by a sectoral approach Identifying which types of projects or themes related to Europe 2020 can be better dealt with via Cohesion Policy rather than via thematic funds will improve the future delivery.

7. Cohesion Policy is a policy for development and restructuring of Europe’s regions and cities, not an instrument to punish Member States CEMR is strongly against the proposed conditionality related to the stability and growth pact. Cohesion Policy is a development policy not a corrective instrument for sound financial man-agement by the Member States.

8. The EU needs its regions and municipalities to make Europe 2020 a success As the success of the Europe 2020 Strategy depends on regions and municipalities, the Com-mission and Member States should envisage capacity building measures for local authorities in the form of technical assistance and external support.

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CEMR’s Response to the consultation on

the future Energy Strategy for Europe 2011 - 2020

Background information

In May, the European Commission had launched a large consultation on the future of the EU’s en-ergy policy for 2011-2020. The Commission intends to come forward with a stronger energy policy by presenting a medium-term strategy in an Action Plan on Energy Policy for 2011-2020 and a longer term vision through a Roadmap towards low-carbon energy by 2050.

CEMR’s Policy Recommendations

The Energy Strategy of the European Union for 2011-2020 should be the concrete demonstration of a change of paradigm in the governance of European policies. The priorities suggested for this new strategy would never be achieved without the active contribution of local and regional authori-ties. The latter have indeed relevant responsibilities and a high potential for action in favour of sus-tainable, secure and affordable energy.

Thus, CEMR advocates a full and effective partnership between local and regional government, Member States and the European institutions, in accordance with the new provisions of the Lisbon Treaty. Such partnership should be established in the definition of ambition and policies in the field of energy, and in their implementation. The required cooperation should cover the legislative, regu-latory, technical and financial dimension, the latter being identified as one of the most crucial chal-lenge for local and regional authorities.

We expect from the future EU energy strategy that it strengthens and feeds into other related European strategies and policies, and in particular that it will closely interact with the Europe 2020 Strategy on smart, sustainable and inclusive growth.

CEMR Key Points

1. Empower municipalities and regions to further develop successful energy policies

Local and regional governments work with all aspects of energy policies. They have the potential to greatly contribute to a secure and sustainable energy in Europe and to influence the choices of other actors.

2. Create conditions for boosting decentralised energy production

Locally or regionally produced energy from renewable sources operates at higher efficiencies, pro-duces less emission and creates economic, social and environmental benefits. It can contribute considerably to the EU energy and climate targets.

3. Strong partnership between all levels of government is a key success factor

Many local and regional authorities in Europe are already implementing sustainable energy meas-ures. It is important to connect European and national policies with existing actions at local and regional level.

4. Exploiting the local and regional potential for energy efficiency will be decisive to achieve the 20% target by 2020

Investments in energy efficiency are particularly essential in a time of economic down-turn and ris-ing energy costs. The EU would have an added-value in setting a comprehensive financial tool for energy efficiency which local and regional authorities can access.

5. Financing is the central challenge of the future Energy Strategy

Considering the extensive investments needed for energy measures, new financing solutions have to be developed. It is important that these new tools are accessible to a wide number of local and regional authorities, whatever their size.

6. Rural areas also play a relevant role in decentralised energy production

Rural areas are hardly mentioned in the consultation paper, whereas Energy policy can bring strong dynamic and innovation into rural communities.

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Multi-Sectoral Guidelines to

Tackle Third-Party Violence and Harassment Related to Work

Background information

In 2007, the European cross-sectoral social partners (ETUC, BUSINESSEUROPE, CEEP and UEAPME) signed a framework agreement on harassment and violence at work. Following this agreement, the European Commission invited the sectoral social partners to address this issue in their sectors. The CEMR, representing local and regional government in the European Social Dia-logue, together with its Social Dialogue Partner EPSU, agreed to participate in a multi-sectoral ini-tiative on third party violence, aiming to complement the European framework agreement on har-assment and violence at work. CEMR supported strongly the idea not to adapt a binding instru-ment but rather a set of guidelines. At the end of long discussions and negotiations between all participating partners and sectors, the guidelines were agreed in July. A project proposal has been submitted to the European Commission to finance a few regional seminars to present the guide-lines and promote their implementation.

The core of the guidelines:

Identifying, preventing, reducing and mitigating work-related harassment and violence by third parties

1. The likelihood of third-party harassment and/or violence occurring can be reduced through raising awareness of the issue to employers, employees and service users and ensuring that managers and workers receive appropriate guidance and training.

2. The most successful initiatives to tackle violence involve both social partners from the very beginning and involve a ‘holistic’ approach, covering all aspects from awareness raising over prevention and training to methods of reporting, support for victims and evaluation and ongoing improvement.

3. Employers should have a clear policy framework for the prevention and management of harassment and violence by third parties which should be incorporated into their general health and safety policies. These policies should be developed by the employers in consultation with workers and their representatives, in accordance with national legislation, collective agree-ments and/or practice. In particular health and safety risk assessments of workplaces and in-dividual job functions should include an action-oriented assessment of the risks posed by third-parties.

4. The multi-faceted nature of third party violence means that policies must be tailored to each work environment. As a matter of good practice policies should be kept under regular review in order to take account of experience and related developments in legislation, technology, etc. Over time research, experience and technological advances should provide better solutions than are currently available.

5. A suitable policy framework for an employer is underpinned in particular by a number of elements (listed in the document).

6. In this regard the multi-sectoral social partners highlight the importance of working with other appropriate partners at the national or local level to identify and prevent violence and harassment by having consistent policy approaches.

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CEMR’s address to the 7�� High-level Meeting on Local Governance in the EU

Background information

The High Level Meeting on Local Governance and the EU is a network of high officials from the administrations in the EU Member States, aimed at giving them the opportunity to share experi-ences on the impact of EU's developments on local and regional governments; how to deal better with that impact, particularly in terms of future provisions on local and regional governance that each state may decide to adopt; the implications of the measures adopted by EU's local and re-gional governments, guaranteeing that these are better understood by Member States gathered at EU’s forums.

The meetings are held under the auspices of the acting Council presidency. This year’s meeting will take place on 30 September – 1 October in Brussels and for the first time CEMR has been in-vited to participate at the meeting, in the quality of observer.

The main topics of this year’s meeting, as drafted by the Belgian presidency, are as follows:

• Implementation of the Lisbon Treaty

• Balance and prospects, strengths and weaknesses of the EGTC

• Execution of European policies at the local level

• New approaches for a new governance after the economic and financial crisis

CEMR’s address for the

7�� High-level Meeting on Local Governance in the EU

Introduction

The Council of European Municipalities and Regions (CEMR) welcomes the opportunity to partici-pate in the 7�� High Level Meeting on Local Governance organised by the federated entities of Belgium within the framework of the Belgian Presidency of the European Union. Indeed, thanks to the Belgian Presidency, this is the first time a representative association of Europe's local and re-gional authorities has been invited to this high-level event, which directly concerns sub-national public authorities.

CEMR also notes that in the past, and during this particular meeting, several national delegations included representatives of local governments and their associations. We welcome this good prac-tice and urge all member states to follow suit and to include sub-national government representa-tives in future inter-governmental meetings dealing with local governments.

CEMR believes that the central theme “Efficiency and good governance” is especially relevant in view of the beginning of the implementation of the Lisbon Treaty. The emerging European model of multi-level governance needs to be strong, effective and democratic and has to fully recognise the key role played by local and regional governments. This includes the need for a close and ongoing partnership between all spheres of government so as to tackle the major issues faced by our citi-zens and societies.

Therefore CEMR calls for the member states to maintain the continuity of this debate process on local governance and to build on the momentum gained during annual meetings by establishing a joint inter-governmental working group, including member State, EU institution and European local and regional government representatives. This group would monitor the proceedings of the High Level Meeting, co-ordinate follow-up activities, provide recommendations, advise on their practical implementation, facilitate the exchange of best practice and information as well as provide guid-ance, expert opinions, suggestions and input for upcoming high-level meetings.

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Implementation of the Lisbon Treaty

The Lisbon Treaty strengthens the role of local and regional government within the EU, as it explic-itly recognises, for the first time in any EU treaty, the principle of local and regional self-government. CEMR asserts that the provisions relevant for local and regional government are not a mere symbolic reference, but have real meaning and legal consequences, including on issues regarding the role and management of public services. However, these provisions need to be translated into concrete actions by the European Commission and member states.

CEMR calls upon the European Commission to bring forward concrete proposals on the implemen-tation of the Lisbon Treaty provisions which concern local and regional authorities, such as early and effective pre-legislative consultation with the authorities and their associations as well as an open, transparent and regular dialogue with representative associations.

CEMR also calls upon member states and their governments to enhance co-operation with their local and regional authorities, as well as with their national representative associations, in the do-mestic implementation of the relevant provisions of the Treaty, such as the subsidiarity monitoring and of all the steps of the harmonisation of EU legislation and national law.

Balance and prospects, strengths and weaknesses of the EGTC

CEMR welcomed the creation of the European Grouping of Territorial Cooperation (EGTC) as a legal and organisational instrument for the institutionalisation of cross-border cooperation. It how-ever believes that this tool is still recent and should be tested and strengthened, financially and po-litically. Moreover, in order to fulfil its potential, it is crucial that regions wanting to establish an EGTC get the full support of their national governments, including the adoption of necessary legis-lation.

Execution of European policies at the local level

With the adoption of the Lisbon Treaty, the European Union has adopted the objective to promote economic, social and territorial cohesion among its member states and to develop and pursue its actions leading to the strengthening of this objective. CEMR believes that this objective applies horizontally to most EU policies and legislation, a substantial proportion of which are implemented at the local and regional levels. The Commission should thus play a stronger role in ensuring that national governments respect the opinions and positions of local and regional authorities during the designing and developing of policies and programmes.

New approaches for a new governance after the economic and financial crisis

Whereas many international bodies and experts believed that 2010 would see an economic and financial improvement in Europe, our local and regional authorities still face the deferred and long-term impacts of recession. CEMR believes that a comprehensive economic recovery cannot be accomplished without the involvement of Europe's towns and regions and that their potential con-tribution in combating the impact of the crisis has not been fully harnessed by the EU or most states. That is why CEMR's “Athens communiqué” called on national governments to empower lo-cal and regional governments in this role and proposed a “local and regional new deal” aimed at achieving shared objectives to strengthen Europe's economy, environment and society.

Good local governance is a key prerequisite to a bottom-up approach towards the achievement of these objectives. Local and regional authorities should have the possibility to build local and re-gional partnerships in an appropriate way to ensure the participation of all relevant actors when designing and implementing economic, social and territorial development strategies. In financial terms, it is crucial that the future cohesion policy be sufficiently supplied with adequate funding and that any tendencies to re-nationalise cohesion policy or structural funds be dismissed.

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Cities for good governance

In order to effectively include Europe's local and regional authorities as well as their associations into this process, CEMR welcomes the “Cities for good governance” initiative of the Association of the City and the Municipalities of the Brussels-Capital Region to establish a wide European net-work for good governance at the local level. CEMR thus calls upon all relevant actors to support this initiative.

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EUROPEAN SECTION OF UNITED CITIES AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS

SECRETARIES GENERAL AND DIRECTORS MEETING OF NATIONAL SECTIONS AND ASSOCIATE MEMBERS

� KYIV, 23-25 SEPTEMBER 2010 �

� for decision for information

ACTIVE CITIZENSHIP AND TWINNING

Draft decision The Secretaries General and Directors are invited to: � Take note of the results of CEMR activities in citizenship and twinning in 2010 � Take note of and exchange views on the priorities of CEMR in 2011; � Take note of and exchange views on the progress in preparations for the Congress to take

place in Rybnik in 2011

1. CEMR met Sophie Beernaerts, Chief of the unit in charge of the programme Europe for

Citizens in the Directorate-General for Communication in the European Commission, along with her team. The meeting allowed for consultation on the internal reorganisation of the new Commission, the contribution of the European Commission to CEMR regional seminars and also on the relations between the national contact points of the programme (PECs) and the CEMR twinning coordinators. Preparation for the Twinning Congress was also discussed which will be co financed by the EC in the framework of Action 3.2 of the programme and the Polish Presidency of the EU. The administrative steps involved in submitting an application for the grant and the financial conditions were clarified.

2. On 21st June, CEMR and the twinning coordinators were invited by the EC to a working

meeting with the PECs in Brussels. This meeting allowed the twinning actors in Europe to meet one another and explore the possibilities for improved collaboration. The meeting was followed by a gathering of all the actors in the Europe for Citizens programme in view of reflecting on the shape and content of the next programme post 2014. CEMR and the twinning coordinators thus were able to transmit their priorities regarding the future in this domain, underline the interests of local and regional powers and also propose concrete actions, in particular in terms of international cooperation and the synergies between European programmes

The European Commission will launch a public consultation in the near future, to which CEMR

and its members will respond in order to provide a larger contribution.

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3. The search for new support methods in view of the development of a European Citizenship

through twinning, adapted to change in Europe, is one of CEMR’s priorities. It is important to note that CEMR is financially supported by the European Commission in this context. The issue of twinning adapted to the needs of citizens today was debated during both regional seminars which took place in Tallinn (25-26 March) and in Malta (17-18 June) and will similarly be debated in Cologne in November. After having invited elected representatives and representatives of civil society from the North and from the South of Europe, national associations from Central and Eastern Europe have been invited to participate in the seminar in Cologne in order to have a full perspective on the situation in different parts of Europe. The conclusions of these three regional seminars will help for preparations for the Congress in Rybnik and its final Declaration. The participation of representatives from Balkan countries has been particularly encouraged.

4. The reflection on European citizenship and the twinning programme in Europe today will be at

the heart of the debates at the large-scale twinning event foreseen in September 2011. The city of Rybnik will host this event which will take place in the framework of the Polish Presidency of the European Union, in presence of the President of the Polish Republic and under the high patronage of Mr Jerzy Buzek, President of the European Parliament.

The proposed themes for the Congress are part of the 2011 work programme and remain to

be defined upon consultation with the national associations and twinning coordinators. CEMR envisions an integrated approach citizenship but also transversal themes taking into consideration the link between twinning and other fields of work.

CEMR is working closely with the European Commission in order to obtain financial support

which could be up to a maximum sum of 250,000€, representing some 60% of the cofinancing. The Polish Presidency should then designate the organisation that will be in charge of financing the event. It is foreseen that the Association of Polish Cities will carry out the project, starting as early as March 2011.

Thanks to the support of the Director of the Association of Polish Cities Mr A. Porawski, CEMR

met representatives from the City of Rybnik and the Undersecretary of State (Ministry of Infrastructure), during the mission in Poland. It was decided that a Steering Committee would be put in place for the organisation of the Congress composed of representatives of CEMR, the city of Rybnik, the Polish Association of Cities, the Coordination Office of the Polish Presidency and Mr. Janusz Marszalek, Chair of the CEMR’s working group on twinning. The first meeting is scheduled in Cologne on 8th November 2010.

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EUROPEAN SECTION OF UNITED CITIES AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS

SECRETARIES GENERAL AND DIRECTORS MEETING OF NATIONAL SECTIONS AND ASSOCIATE MEMBERS

� KYIV, 23-25 SEPTEMBER 2010 �

� for decision for information

UNITED CITIES AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS

Draft decision The Secretaries General and Directors are invited to: � Take note and exchange views on the results of the nomination process for European

representatives within the statutory bodies of UCLG; � Take note of information on the renewal of the statutory bodies of UCLG; � Take note of information on the World Congress in Mexico

1. The General Assembly of UCLG in Mexico City will undertake a renewal of the statutory

bodies of UCLG, in particular of the presidency, Executive Bureau and World Council. In circular n°7 from 10 th June 2010, CEMR launched a call for candidates among the national

associations in line with the distribution of seats indicated in the table attached. It should be recalled that only members up to date with their 2009 UCLG membership fees can claim seats. Those national associations interested were invited to make known their nominations in view of the world affairs Committee meeting on 21st September in Paris. As this meeting will take place on the eve of the meeting in Kiev, we propose an oral report of the meeting be given to the Secretaries General and Directors at the meeting in Kyiv.

The secretariat of UCLG invited us to transmit the nominations before the 30 September in

view of the statutory affairs Committee which is to take place before the congress in Mexico City (date still to be established at this stage).

2. The World Congress in Mexico will nominate, from among its member, the Executive Bureau

and the Presidency of UCLG. By way of letter sent 1st September to the Secretary General of UCLG, the Secretary General

of CEMR informed the world organisation that the European representation within UCLG can only be ratified during the Policy Committee in Mondorf-les-Bains, which will take place after Mexico City and will also involve the renewal of CEMR statutory bodies.

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3. During the meetings in Chicago, Marcelo Ebrard Casaubon, Mayor of Mexico City, presented

the 3rd UCLG Congress – the I Local and Regional Leaders World Summit – which will be hosted by his city from 17 to 20 November 2010.

A site www.uclgcongress.com has been launched presenting information on the Congress’

different working topics and themes. Interactive forums have also been introduced on the site in order to feed the debates in Mexico City.

The Summit in Mexico City, in addition to the renewal of the UCLG statutory bodies, will also

plan the strategic priorities for 2010-2013, with a debate on the role of the UCLG committees.

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N° OF EUROPEAN SEATS ON STATUTORY BODIES OF UCLG:

PROPOSALS OF CEMR’S WORLD AFFAIRS COMMITTEE IN PREPARATION FOR THE JEJU WORLD CONGRESS

SIEGES EUROPEENS AU SEIN DES ORGANES STATUTAIRES DE CGLU :

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* One seat remains undefined for the moment. It should be noted that Union of Local Authorities in Israel has requested a seat on the World Council, and that at the meeting of the world affairs committee of 26 June, there was a general consensus that this could be positively responded to but within the context of ULAI fulfilling its financial membership obligations. Un siège reste non attribué pour le moment. Il convient de noter que l’Union des Pouvoirs Locaux d’Israël (ULAI) a fait part de son vif intérêt de bénéficier d’un siège au sein du Conseil mondial. Lors de la réunion de la commission des affaires mondiales du CCRE du 26 juin dernier, un consensus s’est dégagé sur une réponse positive à cette demande, à la condition qu’ULAI remplisse ses obligations financières en tant que membre. **Seats reserved for direct members of UCLG / sièges réservés à des membres directs de CGLU.

COUNTRY / GROUP OF COUNTRIES

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Local and Regional Leaders World Summit

16-20 November 2010

PROGRAMME OVERVIEW [as 14 September 2010] FOR UCLG MEMBERS

Tuesday 16 November

09:00-19:00 Registration - Palacio de Minería

10:00-11:30 UCLG European Section (CEMR) Caucus (By invitation) Auditorio Bernardo Quintana, Palacio de Minería

Cities Alliance Consultative Group (By invitation)

Latin America Day FLACMA (By invitation) Teatro de la Ciudad

11:30-12:00 Break

12:00-13:30

UCLG African Section (UCLGA) Caucus (tbc) (By invitation) Auditorio Bernardo Quintana, Palacio de Minería

UCLG Middle East and West Asia (MEWA) Caucus (tbc) (By invitation) Sala de descanso, Palacio de Minería

13:30-15:30 Lunch (By invitation)

15:30-17:00

UCLG Financial Management Committee (By invitation) Salón de Directores, Palacio de Minería

UCLG Asia-Pacific Section (ASPAC) Caucus (By invitation) Auditorio Bernardo Quintana, Palacio de Minería Cities

Alliance Consultative Group (By invitation)

17:00-17:30 Break

17:30-19:00

UCLG Financial Management Committee (By invitation) Salón de Directores, Palacio de Minería

UCLG Metropolitan Section (METROPOLIS) Caucus (tbc) Palacio de Minería

Wednesday 17 November

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UCLG Euro-Asia Section Caucus (By invitation) Auditorio Bernardo Quintana, Palacio de Minería

Cities Alliance Consultative Group (By invitation)

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UCLG Committee on Statutory Affairs (By invitation) Salón de Directores, Palacio de Minería

UCLG North American Section (NORAM) Caucus (By invitation) Auditorio Bernardo Quintana, Palacio de Minería

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19:00-20:00 Inauguration and tour of the Exposition - Calle Dr. Mora, Alameda Central

20:30-22:00 Welcome Reception – Antiguo Palacio del Ayuntamiento

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Thursday 18 November

07:00-19:00 Registration - Palacio de Minería

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16:00-18:00 PARALLEL WORK SESSIONS - Venues tbc Sub-theme: Innovating in a cold economic climate

PARALLEL SESSIONS

1.1:Supporting local economies

1.2:New approaches to public services

1.3: Facing the financial squeeze – towards re-or de-centralisation?

1.4:Tackling exclusion – a high priority for hard times

1.5:Session organized by Cities Alliance

16:00-18:00 United Nations Advisory Committee of Local Authorities (UNACLA) meeting (By invitation) - Salón de Directores , Palacio de Minería

20:30-22:30 Gala Diner - Ex convento de las Vizcaínas

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11:00-13:00 PARALLEL WORK SESSIONS - Venues tbc Sub-theme: A Local Vision for our Global Urban Future

PARALLEL SESSIONS

2.1: Living in the city

2.2: Working in the city

2.3: Moving in the city

2.4: Shaping the city

2.5: Investing in the city

13:30-15:00 Lunch -Hotel Hilton Reforma

15:30-17:00 PLENARY 3: Local Governments – Partner in the new Global Governance

17:30-19:30 PARALLEL WORK SESSIONS - Venues tbc Sub-theme: Towards a mature partnership in decision-making

PARALLEL SESSIONS

3.1:Partners in international development

3.2:Partners in global solutions

3.3: Partners in regional integration

3.4: Women in governance / Safe Cities

3.5: A world shaped by global cities

20:00-22:00 Cultural Evening

Saturday 20 November

08:30-10:00 Registration to the General Assembly - Teatro de la Ciudad

10:30-12:00 UCLG General Assembly (By invitation) -Teatro de la Ciudad

12:30-14:00 Lunch for World Council members - Venue tbc (free lunch for the rest of Congress participants)

14:30-16:30 UCLG World Council (By invitation) -Patio Central, Palacio de Minería

17:00-18:30 CLOSING CEREMONY - Teatro de la Ciudad

Celebrations marking the Centennial of the Mexican Revolution

Sunday 21 November

Mayors’ Climate Change World Summit Cultural Center Tlatelolco

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SECRETARIES GENERAL AND DIRECTORS MEETING OF NATIONAL SECTIONS AND ASSOCIATE MEMBERS

� KYIV, 23-25 SEPTEMBER 2010 �

� for decision for information

INTERNATIONAL QUESTIONS:

- ACTION OF PLATFORMA & FOLLOW UP ON THE EUROPEAN CHARTER ON DEVELOPMENT COOPERATION IN SUPPORT OF LOCAL GOVERNANCE -

Draft decision The Secretaries General and Directors are invited to: � Take note of the action of PLATFORMA in 2010; � Take note of the PLATFORMA draft work programme for 2011-2012. � Take note of the actions realised in the framework of the Charter on development

cooperation in support of local governance.

1. CEMR is increasingly involved in international cooperation initiatives; this commitment is

reflected in the implementation and hosting of PLATFORMA – platform representing the voice of local and regional authorities for development. PLATFORMA is financially supported by the European Commission (for 2009-2010) in the framework of the programme Non-State Actors and local authorities for development (NSA-LA).

2. CEMR increased, through PLATFORMA, its contribution to the consultation processes of the

EU in the domain of development. The action carried out has led to the recognition of PLATFORMA as a dialogue partner of Europeaid on the NSA-LA programme. It has also led to the adaptation of the “Local Authorities” part of this programme, following the proposals of PLATFORMA.

3. Since March 2010, PLATFORMA has been representing local authorities in the Quadrilogue

launched by the European Commission with the Parliament, member States, civil society and local authorities. This structured dialogue will allow for preparation of the 2014-2020 programme on European development policy. CEMR and its members contributed to the reflection conducted by PLATFORMA in the framework of complimentarity between local authorities and NGOs and the European support programmes which should result from this. VNG represented PLATFORMA during a working session in July; FEMP will similarly participate at the next Quadrilogue seminar in Asunción in Paraguay in September.

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4. In the framework of PLATFORMA activities, the Romanian Municipalities Association and

district 2 of the city of Bucharest hosted a meeting in March on “development cooperation in the post-2004 EU comber states – the role of local and regional authorities”, which brought together over one hundred participants among which many CEMR member associations. A conference on “climate change and development cooperation: innovative regional and local solutions” was organised in Andalusia in May by AER in collaboration with FEMP. The next European meeting of PLATFORMA will be the final Conference scheduled in March 2011 in Brussels. The conference will be organised, at the request of members, in coherence with the Assizes on decentralised cooperation organised by the Committee of the Regions. A preparation meeting took place in June and the second should be held soon at the invitation of the CoR.

5. Following the decision by the PLATFORMA steering committee, a project was submitted in

June to the European Commission to pursue this activity into 2011-2012. Six new members are joining PLATFORMA in this project, which is for a total amount of 772,000€. The EU cofinancing requested is some 579,000€, with members of PLATFORMA contributing 193,000€. The response from the European Commission to this project is expected at the end of September. In this framework, members of PLATFORMA hope to concentrate of coordinating network based work in order to facilitate the reflection of local and regional authorities on the future of European development policy and to reinforce its impact.

6. Additionally in the framework of the agreement with the French Ministry of Foreign and

European Affairs, PLATFORMA will host the technical secretariat of the European Charter on development cooperation in support of local governance up to the end of 2010. The Secretariat organised a multi-actor follow up committee in collaboration with the European Commission and is working on the promotion and dissemination of the document, the publication of a collection of practical cases for each of the Charter’s principles as well as the collection of signatures of the document by LRA. During the Policy Committee in Oslo, It should be highlighted that CEMR declared itself in support of the signature of the Charter.

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PROVISIONAL CALENDAR OF CEMR EVENTS

2 0 1 0 September 20-21 DRAMMEN (Norway) Working group on information society and e-government 21 PARIS World Affairs Committee 23-25 KIEV Secretaries General and Directors 30-1st October DELFT Joint meeting of the working group on environment and the network on energy

issues October 13 DEN HAAG Seminar on Trust in Government 14 DEN HAAG Committee on Democracy and Governance 18-19 BRUSSELS Working group on cohesion and territorial policy 20 BRUSSELS Employers’ Platform 21 BRUSSELS Working group of the sectoral social dialogue committee (CEMR-EPSU) 28-29 BORDEAUX Bordeaux 2010 - Europe at a turning point - new governance, new

challenges! 29 BORDEAUX Executive Bureau November 9-10 COLOGNE Seminar on twinning 17-20 MEXICO CITY UCLG World Congress December 6-7 MONDORF-LES-BAINS Policy Committee (Luxembourg) 9 BRUSSELS Employers’ Platform 10 BRUSSELS Plenary of the sectoral social dialogue committee (CEMR-EPSU)

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January 28 GENEVA CEMR’s 60th anniversary [tbc] [tbc] February 25-26 MÁLAGA Euro-Arab Cities Forum March/April [def.] [def.] Secretaries General and Directors Spring [def.] High level meeting of territorial cohesion of the Hungarian EU Presidency June [def.] [def.] Statutory meeting (Policy Committee, to be def.] September [def.] RYBNIK (Poland) Citizenship and twinning event [def.] WARSAW Executive Bureau [tbc] October [def.] CÁDIZ Secretaries General and Directors December [def.] BRUSSELS Policy Committee and final celebration of 60th anniversary

NB: [def.] = to be defined - [tbc] = to be confirmed

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SECRETARIES GENERAL AND DIRECTORS MEETING OF THE NATIONAL SECTIONS AND ASSOCIATE MEMBERS

� KYIV, 23-25 SEPTEMBER 2010 �

for decision �for information

NETWORK RECEPTION AT THE OCCASION OF THE OPEN DAYS

Draft decision The Secretaries General and Directors are invited to: � Take note of the progress on the preparation of the reception � Invite their members present in Brussels at that date to register and participate

The annual Open Days held in Brussels bring together a large number of local and regional elected representatives CEMR, in cooperation with EUROCITIES and the G4 EU Office, are organising a network reception to take place on 6 October in the House of Cities, Municipalities and Regions. The event is open to all of its and their members, to local and regional government representatives and to high-level officials from the European institutions. The reception will allow for guests to informally exchange, network and forge new working relationships, offering a refreshing alternative to the usual conferences, events and seminars. Confirmed participants include Commissioner for Regional Policy, Johannes Hahn, members of the European Parliament, and high-level representatives of the European Commission and the Committee of the Regions.

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SECRETARIES GENERAL AND DIRECTORS MEETING OF THE NATIONAL SECTIONS AND ASSOCIATE MEMBERS

� KYIV, 23-25 SEPTEMBER 2010 �

for decision � for information

TRUST IN GOVERNMENT CONFERENCE - REPORT ON THE PROGRESS -

Draft decision The Secretaries General and Directors are invited to: � Take note of the progress on the preparation of the conference � Invite their members to register and participate in the conference

1. As the Secretaries General and Directors were informed at the last meeting in Nicosia,

a conference is organised under the title “Trust in Government: Build – Maintain – Improve” in collaboration with the Association of Netherlands Municipalities (VNG). The conference will be held on 13 October 2010 in The Hague. Through this event, CEMR and VNG hope to provide the participants, especially local and regional elected representatives, with a platform for international comparative learning on trends in terms of the confidence and trust citizens have for public administration, democratic institutions and processes.

2. The conference is also CEMR and VNG’s contribution to the European Local Democracy

Week, an annual European event where international, national and local activities are organised in all Council of Europe member States around 15 October, as a tribute to the European Charter of Local Self-Government, which was opened for signature on that date in 1985. This year will thus mark the 25th anniversary of the Charter.

3. A dedicated website1 has been designed and launched for the conference in English and

French, allowing for online registration to the conference. To date, almost 50 participants have registered.

1 http://sites.google.com/site/trustingovernment/

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Trust in Government Build – Maintain – Improve

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The Hague 08:00 Registration 9:00–9:15

Welcome address and goal setting

• Harry STARREN, Director, De Baak Management

9:15–9:45

Opening session

• Ralph PANS, President of the Board, VNG

• Minister of the Interior and Kingdom Relations, The Netherlands (t.b.c.)

• Anders KNAPE, Vice-President, CEMR

9:45–11:15

Plenary session plénière    : Framework setting

• Robert MANCHIN, CEO, GALLUP Europe

• Paul SCHNABEL, Director, Netherlands Institute for Social Research

• Peter GORM HANSEN, Managing Director, Local Government Denmark (t.b.c.)

11:15–11:45

Coffee break

11:45–12:30

Discussion and conclusions Moderator:

• Harry STARREN, Director, De Baak Management

12:30–13:30

Lunch break

14:00–16:00

Workshop A: Key Actors – Key Factors Languages: English, French Moderator:

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Speakers:

• Philippe LAURENT, Mayor of Sceaux, member of the General Council of Hauts de Seine, Deputy President of AFCCRE

• Christian O. STEGER, Professor, University of Stuttgart

• Tom VAN DER MEER, University of Amsterdam

Workshop B: Culture of Trust Languages: English Moderator:

• John ANDREW, former BBC News local government correspondent

Speakers:

• Ylva NORÉN BRETZER, University of Gothenburg

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Workshop C: Local Action for Local Trust

Languages: English Moderator:

• Frédéric VALLIER, Secretary General, CEMR

Speakers:

• Asier PEREZ, Director, Funky Projects

• Lex HOEFSLOOT, Alderman, Wageningen

• 5Anders NORDH, Project Manager, SALAR

Parallel session: Politicians meet students 16:00–16:30 Coffee break 16:30–17:30 Wrap-up session

Conclusions and follow-up Moderator:

• Frédéric VALLIER, Secretary General, CEMR

17:30 Closing reception

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SECRETARIES GENERAL AND DIRECTORS MEETING OF THE NATIONAL SECTIONS AND ASSOCIATE MEMBERS

� KYIV, 23-25 SEPTEMBER 2010 �

� for decision for information

MARKING THE 60TH ANNIVERSARY OF CEMR

Draft decision The Secretaries General and Directors are invited to: � Take note of and exchange views on the Secretary General’s proposals on marking the 60th anniversary of our organisation.

1. In accordance with CEMR’s approved work programme for 2010, and following discussions

by the Secretaries General and Directors in Nicosia, and the Policy Committee in Oslo, the Secretariat has been preparing CEMR’s 60th anniversary, to be celebrated in 2011.

2. The Swiss section, ASCCRE, has taken the initiative to support a first event, on the exact date of the anniversary, on 28 January in Geneva, the birthplace of the organisation. The city of Geneva has confirmed their collaboration in launching the festivities in their city, and preparations are underway. The Geneva event is due to take the form of a half-day seminar, including a session on human rights at local/regional level, and a session on CEMR’s contributions over 60 years but with a forward looking perspective. The aim is to bring together former CEMR presidents and key figures, as well as representatives of all member associations. Each association will be particularly encouraged to sponsor the participation of one or two young elected representatives (-40 years) to take part in the debate on the Europe of towns and regions – providing a forward-looking perspective during our “historic” debate...

3. The CEMR Press and Communication Department will launch a year-long initiative starting January 2011 entitled “Weekly Focus”. Each week, one of CEMR’s 39 member countries will be selected and an article will be published on the CEMR website showcasing CEMR’s member association(s) and local and regional authorities in that country. Each association will thus be encouraged to communicate on their own history as well as update any information concerning sub-national governments in their countries.

4. Throughout the year, CEMR will support its member associations wanting to celebrate CEMR’s 60th anniversary as it is an occasion shared between CEMR and its members.

5. Following the currently ongoing reflection process and in accordance with any internal decisions made, CEMR will develop and present its new political strategy.

6. At the occasion of the European Twinning Congress in Rybnik, CEMR will focus a part of the event on its 60th anniversary.

7. CEMR will conclude its 60th anniversary year with an open evening event to be held in Brussels in December 2011 as a parallel to the Policy Committee meeting. At this occasion, CEMR will unveil its new website, logo, graphic charter and slogan as well as its general CEMR 2.0 strategy (paperless, etc.).

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SECRETARIES GENERAL AND DIRECTORS MEETING OF NATIONAL SECTIONS AND ASSOCIATE MEMBERS

� KYIV, 23-25 SEPTEMBER 2010 �

for decision � for information

FORUM OF EURO-ARAB TOWNS, MALAGA, FEBRUARY 2011

Draft Decision The Secretaries General and Directors are invited to: � Take note of the organisation of the 2nd Forum of Euro-Arab Towns.

CEMR is renewing its support of the Euro-Arab dialogue following the Forum in Dubai (2008), by supporting the organisation of the 2nd Forum of Euro-Arab Towns. The meeting was fixed for 25-26 February 2011 at the invitation of the city of Malaga. CEMR is promoting this Forum, essentially organised by COPPEM, in collaboration with the Congress of the Council of Europe Congress and the Arab Towns Organization.

UCLG also accepted to follow this initiative, as did FEMP and AICCRE who will host the next

meeting of the organising committee.

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