The Code of Conduct (the ‘Code’) sets forth the principles and guidelines for maintaining a respectful, inclusive, and productive environment within the Interoperable Europe Community (the ‘Community’). The Code aims to ensure all members engage constructively and uphold the Community's values.
The Code applies to all members of the Interoperable Europe Community, including stakeholders from both public and private sectors, local and regional organisations, civil society, academia representatives, practitioners, experts, and any other interested parties residing or having their registered office in a EU Member State. The Code also applies when representing the Interoperable Europe Community, for example at events. Representation of the Community may be further defined and clarified by the Interoperable Europe Board (the ‘Board’).
Definitions
A set of guidelines and expectations for behaviour within the Interoperable Europe Community.
All members, including public and private stakeholders, as well as civil society organisations and academic contributors residing or having their registered office in a Member State.
DIGIT Unit B2 – Interoperability and Digital Government – is responsible for managing the daily operations of the Interoperable Europe Community, ensuring adherence to the Code of Conduct and that the community environment remains respectful, inclusive, and productive by fostering collaboration and engagement among members.
Principles
The Code of Conduct outlines the principles that guide how to collaborate and grow as a Community.
Responsibilities
Professional Conduct
- Engage in discussions and activities in a professional and constructive manner, in respect and within the context of all EU regulations.
- Avoid engaging in any form of discrimination or inappropriate behaviour.
- Prohibit spamming, communication for commercial purposes, threats, harassment, hate speech, and other types of improper content.
Confidentiality
- Respect the confidentiality of sensitive information and internal documents.
- Do not disclose any confidential content outside the Community without proper authorisation.
- Do not disclose members’ private information (such as email address), without their explicit consent.
Active participation
- Contribute actively to discussions, working groups, and other Community activities.
- Provide constructive feedback and share expertise to support the Community’s goals.
- Participate in the yearly online assembly and other scheduled meetings.
- Engage with the Community through the Portal and other designated platforms.
Moderation
- The Community Team will ensure the management and moderation of the Community, fostering a sense of trust and collaboration.
- The Community Team will oversee discussions to ensure compliance with the Code of Conduct. They maintain the right to remove and edit contributions that are not aligned with this Code of Conduct and take corrective action towards the members.
Conflict of interest
- Disclose any potential conflicts of interest that may affect impartiality or objectivity in Community activities.
- Recuse oneself from discussions or decisions where a conflict of interest exists.
Community Team responsibilities
- Interact with the Board via its Secretariat for general oversight, ensuring alignment with the broader objectives of the Interoperable Europe Act.
- Co-organise the annual online assembly with the Interoperable Europe Board.
Read more
For more information, read the full text of the Code of Conduct of the Interoperable Europe Community
Report cases of misconduct
Members are encouraged to report any behaviour that does not comply with the principles or with the responsibilities of the Code. Instances of misconducts or unacceptable behaviours may be reported to the Community Team.