18. Takes note that in order to prevent conflicts of interest in respect to its Governing Board members, experts and employees, the Joint Undertaking has put in place specific measures which are included in the rules of procedure of both the Governing Board and the Scientific Committee, as well as in the documentation on the code of conduct and conflicts of interest in the case of independent experts during evaluation; notes furthermore that the Joint Undertaking has adopted an updated and comprehensive policy on conflicts of interest for both management and staff members in April 2013;

until the Executive Director takes up his duties following his/her appointment by the Governing Board in accordance with Article 9 of the Statutes, the Commission may designate an interim Executive Director and exercise the duties assigned to the Executive Director who may be assisted by a limited number of Commission officials;

In 1986, Parliament called for a standing committee to monitor the implementation of the Directive but it was not done.

In 1986, Parliament called for a standing committee to monitor the implementation of the Directive but it was not done.

(b) The executive agents shall establish a Steering Committee on S T Cooperation, hereinafter referred to as the "Steering Committee" for the management of this Agreement; this Committee shall consist of an equal number of official representatives of each Party and shall have Co-Chairpersons from the Parties; it shall establish its own rules of procedure.

At its meeting in April 2002, the TFPC agreed on the creation of a "Steering Committee" to ensure the continuity of its work by adequately preparing meetings, monitoring the follow-up of recommendations and identifying and proposing subjects to be discussed.