In January 2017, the European Expert Group on the Transition from Institutional to Community-based Care (EEG) adopted the Memorandum on Membership to define the criteria, responsibilities, and expertise required of EEG members.
The EEG brings together a wide range of expertise and resources through its member organisations. The Group is coordinated by a trio of co-chairs, appointed on a rotating basis, who oversee the implementation of the annual work plan.
Members have voting rights at internal meetings, with one vote per member organisation. They actively contribute to the work of the EEG, as agreed by the membership and coordinated by the co-chairs, and are included in the EEG internal mailing list.
To be a member of the EEG, organisations must have:
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Expertise in deinstitutionalisation (DI);
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An international or European perspective;
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Respect for and commitment to the EEG’s mission and governance, in line with the EEG Common European Guidelines on DI and the Toolkit on the Use of EU Funds;
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Experience and perspectives not already represented within the Group.
Members commit to making resources of staff time available, at a suitable level of seniority and expertise in DI, to ensure effective decision-making and implementation. They are to attend EEG meetings and events, including seminars and trainings, draft documents, and contribute to the work of task groups.
Financial Contribution
Members also undertake to contribute financially to the EEG’s activities. The EEG receives a grant to cover the salary of the EEG Coordinator. This grant requires co-funding from EEG members. The total co-funding amount is shared among all members and is recalculated depending on the number of member organisations.
Should you wish to learn more about the Memorandum on Membership, please contact the EEG Co-Chairs and Coordinator.
EEG. The European Expert Group on the transition from institutions to community-based support 