Responsibilities and functions
The Monitoring Committee comprises representatives of the relevant European, national and provincial authorities, as well as representatives of the partnership. These include representatives of trade unions, employers’ organisations, civil society organisations and research bodies.
The Joint Monitoring Committee for the ESF+ and ERDF Programmes 2021–2027 is responsible for monitoring their implementation and serves as one of the main forums for dialogue between the programme managing authority and representatives of the relevant partnership. It meets at least once a year and examines all matters affecting the progress of the ESF+ and ERDF programmes towards achieving their respective objectives for the 2021–2027 programming period.
The Committee approves:
- the methodology and criteria used for the selection of operations, including any amendments;
- the finalperformance reportfor programmes supported by the ERDF and the ESF+;
- the evaluation planand any amendments thereto;
- any proposals for amendments to a programme put forwardby the Managing Authority, including transfers between funds.
Furthermore, the Committee may make recommendations to the Managing Authority, including on measures aimed at reducing the administrative burden on beneficiaries.
The names of the members of the Joint Monitoring Committee for the ESF+ and ERDF Operational Programmes 2021–2027 of the Autonomous Province of Trento are set out in the provisions listed below.