#C/2026/01827Recruitment Notice for Secretary-General at the European Committee of the Regions
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The law outlines the recruitment process for the position of Secretary-General at the European Committee of the Regions (CoR), specifying the duties, qualifications, and selection criteria. The Secretary-General will manage the CoR's administrative operations, assist its President, and represent the CoR in European and international matters. Candidates must be EU nationals with substantial management experience and language proficiency.
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Key Changes
- Establishment of recruitment criteria for the Secretary-General position
- Detailed responsibilities and qualifications for candidates
- Outline of the selection process including interviews and screening
Obligations
What this law requires
The Secretary-General must implement decisions taken by the Bureau or President in line with CoR Rules of Procedure and current legal framework
The Secretary-General must manage the CoR secretariat-general (approximately 550 statutory staff and annual budget of EUR 140 million) to provide effective assistance to the CoR and its constituent bodies
The Secretary-General must assist the President in preparing meetings of the Bureau and Plenary Assembly, respecting procedures and ensuring proper implementation of decisions
The Secretary-General must draw up the CoR's draft estimates of expenditure and revenue and implement the budget in accordance with vested powers
Candidates must be a national of one of the EU Member States