MINISTERS’ DEPUTIES

Decisions

CM/Del/Dec(2024)1506ter/1.2-app

18 September 2024

1506ter meeting, 18 September 2024

 

1.2 Statutory Declaration of the Secretary General

Appendix to CM/Del/Dec(2024)1506ter/1.2

 

The Secretary General made the following declaration:

“I solemnly declare that I will carry out the duties entrusted to me as Secretary General of the Council of Europe loyally and conscientiously, respecting the confidence placed in me. In discharging these duties and in my official conduct I will have regard exclusively to the interests of the Council of Europe. I will not seek or receive any instructions in connection with the exercise of my functions from any government or any authority external to the Council. I will refrain from any action which might reflect upon my position as Secretary General of the Council.”