| Frequently Asked Questions |
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Updated on:
10.08.2006
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| What is EPRA? |
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EPRA stands for the European Platform of regulatory authorities and was
set up in April 1995 in Malta. The platform provides a forum for informal
discussion and exchange of views between regulatory authorities in the
broadcasting field, for exchange of information about common issues of
national and European broadcasting regulation and for discussion of practical
solutions to legal problems regarding the interpretation and application
of broadcasting regulation.
Beware! There are many other organisations called EPRA, such
as the European Real Estate Association, see
http://www.epra.com or the Échanges et productions radiophoniques,
see http://www.epra.net
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| Is EPRA an EU Institution? |
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No, EPRA is not an EU institution. However, the European
Commission (DG Information Society and Media) and the Council of Europe
(Media Division) are permanent observers and may send observers to EPRA
meetings.
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| Where is EPRA? |
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EPRA consists of an Executive Board and a Secretariat. The Executive
Board is nominated and elected by the members for a period of two years.
The Chairperson chairs the meetings and represents the EPRA in its external
relations. The Chairperson and Vice-Chairpersons are members or employees
of their respective regulatory authority.
The EPRA Secretariat is currently located in Strasbourg, France.
More information under About the EPRA/Staff.
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| How can I become an EPRA member? |
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Only European regulatory authorities can become members of EPRA. The authorities
should have at least one of the following functions: licensing radio and/or
television services; making rules; monitoring of programmes (TV and/or radio);
imposition of sanctions; quasi-judicial power.
If you wish to apply, please contact:
Ms Emmanuelle Machet, Secretary to the EPRA
e-mail: info@epra.org
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| How many authorities per country
can become EPRA members? |
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According to article 2 §2 of the EPRA Statutes,
a maximum of three regulatory authorities per country can be members of
EPRA at any given time. The national regulatory authority and those which
within a state represent an autonomous community with its own language will
be given priority.
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| Is there such a thing as an
observer status? |
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Yes. The Chairperson may invite representatives of governments, or regulatory
authorities which are not members to a meeting of the EPRA if their participation
is considered useful for the meeting or in order to allow them to attain
an overview of the activities of the platform for a possible future membership.
The Chairperson may also invite participants other than regulatory authorities
for a specific presentation.
For further information, please contact:
Ms Emmanuelle Machet, Secretary to the EPRA
e-mail: info@epra.org
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| Can I participate in an EPRA
meeting? |
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EPRA meetings are closed to the public. Apart from the EPRA members, only
invited observers can participate to the meetings (see above-mentioned question
on observers status).
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| What issues have been dealt
with at the last EPRA meeting? |
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Information on last EPRA meetings can be found on the EPRA website, under
the section Press information/Press releases.
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| Are EPRA meeting papers available to the public? |
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The minutes of the meetings are not available to the public. However,
many working papers compiled either by the Secretariat or by EPRA members
and several presentations during the meetings are available on the website,
under Press Information/Background papers.
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| What career opportunities does EPRA offer? |
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| Since the EPRA has very little permanent staff, job offers are very rare.
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| Does EPRA offer internships? |
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Occasionally.
If you wish to apply for an internship at the EPRA Secretariat in Strasbourg,
please contact:
Ms Emmanuelle Machet, Secretary to the EPRA
e-mail: info@epra.org |
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| How can I find the regulatory authorities in
different countries? |
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The EPRA website provides a list of EPRA members
and a list of regulatory authorities in other countries which are not
EPRA members. Links to the authorities and contact details can be found
under that section.
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| Where can I find broadcasting legislation of
different countries? |
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The EPRA website provides a list with links to broadcasting
legislation in all countries where EPRA members are located.
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