Brussels, 29 January 2001
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In future,
your choice will be limited to: offices,
agencies or privatisation! Brussels, 29 January 2001 |
| In July 2000, as part of the work of the ‘Peer
Group’, the Commission asked a number of
Directorates-General, including DG ADMIN, to carry out
studies on the subject of out-sourcing (i.e.
sub-contracting some Commission managerial and executive
tasks either by opening offices or agencies, or by
privatising). DG ADMIN asked two specialist consultants to carry out their analyses in such a way that each of the three options (offices, agencies and privatisation) was evaluated in the light of the current situation: any decision involving the out-sourcing of activities had to include proof of real added value in terms of both quality of service (which must remain at least the same) and profitability. The out-sourcing study initiated by DG ADMIN is in three parts: an initial ‘feasibility’ study, a ‘cost-benefit’ analysis, and a political evaluation (by DG ADMIN). The first two analyses were completed by two separate consultants so as to ensure the best possible guarantee of independence and objectivity. The first consultant presented the results of the feasibility study in November 2000. No surprises there: the analysis concluded that with regard to activities that had been identified by the College as potentially capable of being out-sourced, there was nothing to stop that happening. The second consultant will do the cost-benefit analysis so that DG ADMIN has information on the pros and cons of each option. In mid-February, on the basis of collegial meetings with all Heads of Unit affected by out-sourcing (12 January in Brussels, 17 January in Luxembourg) and of meetings with each of them individually, the consultant will present an intermediary report that will be quickly distributed to Heads of Unit for their comments. The final report will be delivered in mid-March. DG ADMIN will present its political analysis, and Mr Kinnock will give a presentation to the Commission. DG ADMIN is already committed to offering affected staff the appropriate guarantees, and will do all within its power to ensure that any decision on out-sourcing is complimented by a package of support measures, compulsorily including a careers’ advice service, opportunities for training and re-training, and an early retirement scheme. R&D wants answers to the following questions:
R&D will be calling on all staff and the other trade unions to mobilise against this out-sourcing. Today DG ADMIN. Whose turn will it be tomorrow?
Activities at DG ADMIN identified by the College as potentially capable of being out-sourced 1. Management of infrastructures and goods, and supply of technical services Management of infrastructures and goods 1.1. Monitoring occupational health and safety 1.2. Upkeep 1.3. Removals 1.4. Office materials and furniture 1.5. Inventory Supply of technical services 1.6. Receptionists/Ushers/Buildings Managers 1.7. Brussels Protection 1.8. Evaluation and prevention of hazards 1.9. Carpool 1.10. Typing services 1.11. Courier service 1.12. Contractual and logistic support 1.13. Information systems and IT infrastructure (Directorate-General) 2. Social Infrastructures 2.1. Crèches and nurseries 2.2. Restaurants/Central catering 2.3. Overijse Centre 3. Administrative tasks linked to the Staff Regulations (e.g. pay and reimbursement of expenses) 3.1. Payment of salary 3.2. Payment of mission expenses 3.3. Payment of experts’ expenses 3.4. Health and accident insurance 3.5. Pensions 4. Medical Service The Executive Committee |
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Membres du Comité Exécutif: Ianniello Franco, Adurno Giuseppe, Zorbas Gerassimos, Ravagli Alessandra, Uguccioni Bruno, Docherty Michael, Vassila-Souyoul Erica, Bochu Claude, Drevet Jean-François, Napolitano Raffaele, Crespinet Alain, Sybren Singelsma, Paul Frank, Panarisi Edi, Sperling Christiane, Domingos Dias. |
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