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Giuseppe GARGANI, Iva ZANICCHI, Crescenzio RIVELLINI, Potito SALATTO

Draft report
Rule 19 – interpretation (new)

The term ‘any other holder of an office elected within the Parliament’ shall include the holder of the office of rapporteur for a parliamentary committee.111 .__________________ 1 This interpretation shall also apply to Article 153(3)(d).Deleted

2011/11/07
Committee: AFCO

Giuseppe GARGANI, Iva ZANICCHI, Crescenzio RIVELLINI, Potito SALATTO, Amalia SARTORI, Raffaele BALDASSARRE

Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Annex I – Article 1 – paragraph 1 a (new)

1a. For reasons of transparency, Members shall be personally responsible for submitting a declaration of financial interests to the President by the end of the first part-session after elections to the European Parliament (or within 30 days of taking up office with the Parliament in the course of a parliamentary term), in accordance with a form to be adopted by the Bureau pursuant to Article 9. They shall notify the President of any changes that have an influence on their declaration within 30 days of each change occurring.

2011/11/07
Committee: AFCO

Giuseppe GARGANI, Iva ZANICCHI, Crescenzio RIVELLINI, Potito SALATTO, Amalia SARTORI, Raffaele BALDASSARRE

Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Annex I – Article 1 – paragraph 1 b (new)

1b. Members may not be elected as office- holders of Parliament or one of its bodies, appointed as rapporteur, or participate in an official delegation, if they have not submitted their declaration of financial interests.

2011/11/07
Committee: AFCO

Giuseppe GARGANI, Iva ZANICCHI, Crescenzio RIVELLINI, Potito SALATTO, Amalia SARTORI, Raffaele BALDASSARRE

Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Annex I – Article 2 – paragraph 2

Members ~~of Parliament~~ shall refrain from accepting any gifts or similar benefits in the performance of their duties. , except those with a very limited value given in accordance with courtesy usage or those given to them in accordance with courtesy usage when they are representing Parliament in an official capacity.

2011/11/07
Committee: AFCO

Giuseppe GARGANI, Iva ZANICCHI, Crescenzio RIVELLINI, Potito SALATTO, Amalia SARTORI, Raffaele BALDASSARRE

Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Annex I – Article 2 – point c a (new)

(ca) any remunerated activity which the Member undertakes alongside the exercise of his or her office, whether as an employee or as a self-employed person,

2011/11/07
Committee: AFCO

Giuseppe GARGANI, Iva ZANICCHI, Crescenzio RIVELLINI, Potito SALATTO, Amalia SARTORI, Raffaele BALDASSARRE

Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Annex I – Article 2 – point c b (new)

(cb) membership of any boards or committees of any companies, non- governmental organisations, associations or other bodies established in law, or any other relevant outside activity that the Member undertakes, whether remunerated or unremunerated,

2011/11/07
Committee: AFCO

Giuseppe GARGANI, Iva ZANICCHI, Crescenzio RIVELLINI, Potito SALATTO

Draft report
Annex I – Articles 1-4

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2011/11/07
Committee: AFCO

Giuseppe GARGANI, Iva ZANICCHI, Crescenzio RIVELLINI, Potito SALATTO, Amalia SARTORI, Raffaele BALDASSARRE

Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Annex I – Article 4 a (new)

Article 4a Former Members who engage in professional lobbying or representational activities directly linked to the European Union decision-making process may not benefit from the facilities granted to former Members under Article 1(d) of the Bureau decision to that effect1. __________________ 1 Bureau Decision of 12 April 1999.

2011/11/07
Committee: AFCO

Giuseppe GARGANI, Iva ZANICCHI, Crescenzio RIVELLINI, Potito SALATTO

Draft Report
Annex I (new) – Article 1 (new)

In the performance of their duties as a Member of the European Parliament, Members shall: a) be guided by and observe the following general principles of conduct: selflessness, integrity, openness, diligence, honesty, accountability and respect for Parliament's reputation, b) act solely in the public interest and shall not obtain or seek to obtain any direct or indirect financial benefit or other reward.Article 1 Deleted Guiding principles

2011/11/07
Committee: AFCO

Giuseppe GARGANI, Iva ZANICCHI, Crescenzio RIVELLINI, Potito SALATTO

Draft report
Annex I – Article 2 (new)

In exercising their duties, Members of the European Parliament shall: a) not enter into any agreement to act or vote in the interest of any other person that would compromise their freedom of vote, as enshrined in Article 6 of the Act of 20 September 1976 concerning the election of the representatives of the European Parliament by direct universal suffrage and Article 2 of the Statute for Members of the European Parliament, b) not solicit, accept or receive any direct or indirect financial benefit or other reward in exchange for influencing, or voting on, legislation, motions for a resolution, written declarations or questions tabled in Parliament or any of its committees, and shall consciously seek to avoid any situation which might imply bribery.Article 2 Deleted Main duties of Members

2011/11/07
Committee: AFCO

Giuseppe GARGANI, Iva ZANICCHI, Crescenzio RIVELLINI, Potito SALATTO

Draft report
Annex I (new) – Article 3 (new)

1. A conflict of interest exists where a Member has a personal interest that could improperly influence the performance of his or her duties as a Member of the European Parliament. A conflict of interest does not exist where a Member benefits only as a member of the general public or of a broad class of persons. 2. Any Member who finds that he or she has a conflict of interest shall immediately take the necessary steps to address it, in accordance with the principles and provisions of this Code of Conduct. If the Member is unable to resolve the conflict of interest, he or she shall report this to the President in writing. In cases of ambiguity, the Member may seek advice from the Advisory Committee on the Conduct of Members, established under Article 7. 3. Without prejudice to paragraph 2, Members shall disclose, before speaking or voting in Plenary or in one of Parliament's bodies, or if proposed as a rapporteur, any actual or potential conflict of interest in relation to the matter under consideration, where such conflict is not evident from the information declared pursuant to Article 4. Such disclosure shall be made in writing or orally to the chair during the parliamentary proceedings in question.Article 3 Deleted Conflicts of interest

2011/11/07
Committee: AFCO

Giuseppe GARGANI, Iva ZANICCHI, Crescenzio RIVELLINI, Potito SALATTO

Annex I – article 4 – paragraph 1 (new)

1. For reasons of transparency, Members shall be personally responsible for submitting a declaration of financial interests to the President by the end of the first part-session after elections to the European Parliament (or within 30 days of taking up office with the Parliament in the course of a parliamentary term), in accordance with a form to be adopted by the Bureau pursuant to Article 9. They shall notify the President of any changes that have on influence on their declaration within 30 days of each change occurring.Deleted

2011/11/07
Committee: AFCO

Giuseppe GARGANI, Iva ZANICCHI, Crescenzio RIVELLINI, Potito SALATTO

Draft report
Annex I (new) – Article 4 (new) – paragraph 2 – point a

(a) the Member's occupation(s) during the three-year period before he or she took up office with the Parliament, and his or her membership during that period of any boards or committees of companies, non- governmental organisations, associations or other bodies established in law,Deleted

2011/11/07
Committee: AFCO

Giuseppe GARGANI, Iva ZANICCHI, Crescenzio RIVELLINI, Potito SALATTO

Draft report
Annex I – Article 4 (new) – paragraph 2 – point c (new)

~~c) any remunerated activity which the Member undertakes alongside the exercise of his or her office, whether as an employee or as a self-employed person,~~Deleted

2011/11/07
Committee: AFCO

Giuseppe GARGANI, Iva ZANICCHI, Crescenzio RIVELLINI, Potito SALATTO

Draft report
Annex I – Article 2 (new) – paragraph 2 – point d (new)

d) membership of any boards or committees of any companies, non- governmental organisations, associations or other bodies established in law, or any other relevant outside activity that the Member undertakes, whether remunerated or unremunerated,Deleted

2011/11/07
Committee: AFCO

Giuseppe GARGANI, Iva ZANICCHI, Crescenzio RIVELLINI, Potito SALATTO

Draft report
Annex I (new) – Article 4 (new) – paragraph 2 – point e

~~(e) any occasional remunerated outside activity (including writing, lecturing or the provision of expert advice), if the total remuneration exceeds EUR 5 000 in a calendar year,~~Deleted

2011/11/07
Committee: AFCO

Giuseppe GARGANI, Iva ZANICCHI, Crescenzio RIVELLINI, Potito SALATTO

Draft report
Annex I (new) – Article 4 (new) – paragraph 2 – point f

(f) any holding in any company or partnership, where there are potential public policy implications or where that holding gives the Member significant influence over the affairs of the body in question,Deleted

2011/11/07
Committee: AFCO

Giuseppe GARGANI, Iva ZANICCHI, Crescenzio RIVELLINI, Potito SALATTO

Draft report
Annex I (new) – Article 4 (new) – paragraph 2 – point h

~~h) any other financial interests which might influence the performance of the Member's duties.~~Deleted

2011/11/07
Committee: AFCO

Giuseppe GARGANI, Iva ZANICCHI, Crescenzio RIVELLINI, Potito SALATTO

Draft report
Annex I (new) – Article 4 (new) – paragraph 2 – subparagraphs 2 and 3

Any regular income Members receive in respect of each item declared in accordance with the first subparagraph shall be placed in one of the following categories: 1) EUR 500 to EUR 1000 a month; 2) EUR 1.001 to EUR 5.000 a month; 3) EUR 5.001 to EUR 10.000 a month; 4) more than EUR 10 000 a month. Any other income Members receive in respect of each item declared in accordance with the first subparagraph shall be calculated on an annual basis, divided by twelve and placed in one of the above categories.Deleted

2011/11/07
Committee: AFCO

Giuseppe GARGANI, Iva ZANICCHI, Crescenzio RIVELLINI, Potito SALATTO

Draft report
Annex I (new) – Article 4 (new) – paragraph 3

~~3. The information provided to the President in line with this Article shall be published on Parliament's website in an easily accessible manner.~~Deleted

2011/11/07
Committee: AFCO

Giuseppe GARGANI, Iva ZANICCHI, Crescenzio RIVELLINI, Potito SALATTO

Draft report
Annex I – Article 4 (new) – paragraph 4

~~4. Members may not be~~ Delected ~~as office- holders of Parliament or one of its bodies, appointed as rapporteur, or participate in an official delegation, if they have not submitted their declaration of financial interests.~~

2011/11/07
Committee: AFCO

Giuseppe GARGANI, Iva ZANICCHI, Crescenzio RIVELLINI, Potito SALATTO

Draft report
Annex I (new) – Article 5 (new)

1. Members shall refrain from accepting any gifts or similar benefits in the performance of their duties, except those with an obvious value of less than EUR 150 given in accordance with courtesy usage or those given to them in accordance with courtesy usage when they are representing Parliament in an official capacity. 2. Any gifts or similar benefits given to Members, pursuant to paragraph 1, when they are representing Parliament in an official capacity shall be handed over to the President and dealt with in accordance with implementing measures to be laid down pursuant to Article 9.Article 5 Deleted Gifts or similar benefits

2011/11/07
Committee: AFCO

Giuseppe GARGANI, Iva ZANICCHI, Crescenzio RIVELLINI, Potito SALATTO

Draft report
Annex I – Article 6 (new)

Former Members who engage in professional lobbying or representational activities directly linked to the European Union decision-making process may not benefit from the facilities granted to former Members under Article 1(d) of the rules laid down by the Bureau to that effect1 . __________________ 1 Bureau Decision of 12 April 1999. Bureau Decision of 12 April 1999.

2011/11/07
Committee: AFCO

Giuseppe GARGANI, Iva ZANICCHI, Crescenzio RIVELLINI, Potito SALATTO

Draft report
Annex I (new) – Articles 7 - 9 (new)

Advisory Committee on the Conduct of 1. An Advisory Committee on the Conduct of Members ("the Advisory Committee") is hereby established. 2. The Advisory Committee shall be composed of five members, appointed by the President at the beginning of his or her term-of-office from amongst the members of the bureaux and the coordinators of the Committee on Constitutional Affairs and the Committee on Legal Affairs, taking due account of the Members' experience and of political balance. Each Member of the Advisory Committee shall serve as chair for six months on a rotating basis. 3. The President shall also, at the beginning of his or her term-of-office, nominate reserve Members for the Advisory Committee, one for each group not represented in the Advisory Committee. In the event of an alleged breach of this Code of Conduct by a Member of a political group not represented in the Advisory Committee, the relevant reserve Member shall serve as a 6th full Member of the Advisory Committee for the alleged breach under consideration. 4. The Advisory Committee shall give guidance to Members for the interpretation and implementation of the provisions of this Code of Conduct. On request of the President, the Advisory Committee shall also assess alleged cases of breach of this Code of Conduct and advise the President on possible action to be taken. 5. The Advisory Committee may, after consulting the President, seek advice from outside experts. Procedure in the event of possible breaches of the Code of Conduct 1. Where there is reason to think that a Member may have breached this Code of Conduct, the President may refer the matter to the Advisory Committee. 2. The Advisory Committee shall examine the circumstances of the alleged breach, and on the basis of the conclusions of its findings, make a recommendation to the President on a possible decision. 3. If, taking into account the advice of the Advisory Committee, the President concludes that the Member concerned has breached the Code of Conduct, he or she shall, after hearing the Member, adopt a reasoned decision laying down a penalty, which he or she shall notify to the Member. The penalty may consist of one or more of the measures listed in Article 153(3) of the Rules of Procedure. 4. The internal appeal procedures defined in Rule 154 of the Rules of Procedure shall be open to the Member concerned. 5. Any penalty imposed on a Member after the expiry of the time-limits laid down in Rule 154 of the Rules of Procedure shall be announced by the President in plenary and published on Parliament's website for the remainder of the parliamentary term. The Bureau shall lay down Implementing Measures to this Code of Conduct, including a monitoring procedure, and shall update the amounts referred to in Articles 4 and 5, when necessary. It may bring forward proposals to revise this Code of Conduct.rticle 7 Deleted Members Article 8 Article 9 Implementation

2011/11/07
Committee: AFCO

24 Amendments of Iva ZANICCHI related to 2011/2174(REG)

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