The Staff Council is the representative body for CERN members of personnel, playing a crucial role in the Organization's life. Here are some key facts to know about it.

What is the Staff Council?

The Staff Council is composed of staff delegates and pensioners' delegates, whose mission is to represent and defend the interests of all categories of members of the personnel and retirees of CERN. They are your spokespersons.

Current composition

You can consult the list of delegates on the Staff Association page. Don't hesitate to contact them!

The Role of the Staff Council

The Staff Council plays a central role in the governance and strategic direction of the Association. Here is an overview of its key responsibilities:

1. Defining the Vision – The Council sets the general policy guidelines of the Association and ensures their implementation by the Executive Committee.
2. Election and Oversight – It elects the Executive Committee and approves any changes in its composition.
3. Review and Modernization – It adopts and submits amendments to the Statutes, which are then presented for approval at the General Assembly.
4. Resource Management – Based on proposals from the Executive Committee, it recommends the budget, approves subventions, and determines the membership fee rate.
5. Representation and Collaboration – It appoints delegates to bodies where such representation is required and establishes specialised commissions and working groups.
6. Participation and Innovation – It creates commissions, invites experts, and organises referendums to engage the personnel in key decisions.
7. Ethics and Inclusion: it decides on the exclusion or readmission of members, guaranteeing fair and transparent governance.

In fulfilling these responsibilities, the Council ensures that the Association meets the needs of its elected members.

Participation is open to all our members

Did you know that any member of the Association can attend the meetings of the Staff Council? It’s an excellent opportunity to get a close look at the discussions, initiatives, and decisions that shape your work environment.

A Wide Range of Topics

The topics discussed at the Staff Council cover a wide range, from conditions of employment to more strategic issues, such as the five-yearly review. These are major issues that affect all of us.

A structured calendar

The Council meets twice a month, with a schedule available online on the Staff Association web page All Events.

Stay informed, stay involved!