# C_2008275EN.01001701.xml

| 30.10.2008 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 275/17 |
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30.10.2008

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 275/17

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Call for applications regarding Commission Decision of 22 October 2008 setting up a European Cluster Policy Group

(2008/C 275/07)

By decision of 22 October 2008, the Commission has set up the European Cluster Policy Group (ECPG). The scope and objective of the European Cluster Policy Group is to share intelligence about cluster policies in view to further explore how to better assist Member States in supporting the emergence of world-class clusters in the EU.

The Commission is therefore calling for applications with a view to listing candidates to make up the European Cluster Policy Group.

ECPG shall consist of members representing high level policy makers, businesses and research and higher education institutions.

The Commission will assess applications and eligibility of individual candidates against the following criteria:

| — | members should have outstanding expertise and experience in the field of competitiveness and innovation policies at regional, national and community levels and should have a very good understanding about the role of clusters in economic development in order to ensure that the analysis and recommendations produced are feasible and respect the institutional and legal framework of the EU, |
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members should have outstanding expertise and experience in the field of competitiveness and innovation policies at regional, national and community levels and should have a very good understanding about the role of clusters in economic development in order to ensure that the analysis and recommendations produced are feasible and respect the institutional and legal framework of the EU,

| — | members should have strong experience in European affairs and working in an international environment, |
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members should have strong experience in European affairs and working in an international environment,

| — | members should be fluent in English both oral and written at a level which allows them to contribute to discussions and preparation of reports. |
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members should be fluent in English both oral and written at a level which allows them to contribute to discussions and preparation of reports.

The Commission aims at ensuring a broad geographical coverage, a balanced gender composition and a good representation of different stakeholders on the basis of proposals received.

Duly signed applications must be sent in writing, either by e-mail or mail (date as postmarked), to:

| ENTR-ECPG@ec.europa.eu |
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| European Commission |
| DG Enterprise and Industry |
| Unit D2 Support for Innovation |
| B-1049 Brussels |

ENTR-ECPG@ec.europa.eu

European Commission

DG Enterprise and Industry

Unit D2 Support for Innovation

B-1049 Brussels

Deadline for the arrival of applications: 30 November 2008.

Each application must be completed in one of the official languages of the European Union, clearly indicating the applicant's nationality and including the necessary documentation. The professional experience and expertise of all candidates should be documented in full by means of a curriculum vitae and material demonstrating that they meet the selection criteria. Applications shall provide a duly motivated submission and stating reasons for the desired participation in the Group.

The Commission will decide upon the final composition of the Group on the basis of proposals submitted in response to the Call for Applications. Members of the Group are appointed for an 18-month mandate. In case a chosen expert is unavailable at the time of composition of the Group or during its existence, the Commission shall decide upon a suitable replacement from the pool of eligible proposals submitted.

The list of the members of the European Cluster Policy Group will be published on the Internet website of DG Enterprise & Industry (http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/innovation/index_en.htm) and in the Official Journal of the European Union, series C. Collection; management and publication of the names of members shall be carried out in accordance with the provisions of Regulation (EC) No 45/2001 (1).

Official Journal of the European Union

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(1)  Regulation (EC) No 45/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2000 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data by the Community institutions and bodies and on the free movement of such data (OJ L 8, 12.1.2001, p. 1).

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