The O2OG has the following powers and functions:
- To consider projects in the light of recommendations the Secretariat has made in accordance with appraisal and scoring of projects using the agreed project selection criteria.
- To advise the Secretariat which projects it considers should be supported with funding from the Objective 2 Programme.
- To receive reports on the implementation of facilitation arrangements undertaken in accordance with the Programme Technical Assistance Strategy including oversight of work plans and co-ordination of communication and publicity activity.
- To receive reports on the commitment of Objective 2 funding in the region and advise the Structural Funds Strategy Group on measures to enhance Programme performance.
Membership of the Objective 2 Operating Group
Membership of the Objective 2 Operating Group is drawn from the following partners:
- Local Authorities
- East of England Local Government Conference
- Voluntary Sector
- Learning and Skills Councils
- Small Business Service
- England Rural Development Programme
- Objective 3 ESF Representative
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- Further Education Sector
- Higher Education Sector
- Cultural Consortium
- Objective 2 Local Area Groups
- East of England Development Agency
- Competent Environmental Authority
- Government Office for East of England European Secretariat
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Minutes of the Objective 2 Operating Group
Minutes (in Word format) of the Objective 2 Operating Group meetings held in 2005-2006 can be accessed from this page (see Related Documents).
Note: Minutes are only published after they have been ratified by the O2OG
Minutes from meetings held in 2002 – 2005 are available on request from the Government Office East of England European Unit.
