Civilian CSDP Missions Leadership and Management

09 November 2016

Code of Conduct and Discipline for EU Civilian CSDP Missions

Council of the European Union 2016 Guidance documents, handbooks Public

This code of conduct presents the responsibility and disciplinary steps that are taken in case of misconduct in a civilian CSDP mission. It applies to all personnel of the mission: seconded, contracted, local staff and other persons such as visiting experts.

It explains how to report misconduct, who the responsible authorities are, which follow-up actions are possible, the process of investigation, the process of disciplinary decision-making and the implementation of the decision. The Head of Mission may promulgate additional, mission-specific regulations or instructions to complement this code through Standard Operating Procedures.

Reference: Council of the European Union (2016). Code of Conduct and Discipline for EU Civilian CSDP Missions. 

The views presented in this document belong to the author and do not reflect the official position of the European Centre of Excellence for Civilian Crisis Management.

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