Regulations of the Sectoral Competence Council for Renewable Energy (RES)

Chapter I. General Provisions
The Sectoral Competence Council for Renewable Energy, hereinafter referred to as the “Council,” operates to optimally align the national formal education system and training offerings with the dynamically changing needs of employers in the broadly understood renewable energy sector.

The Council constitutes a key platform for dialogue and ongoing cooperation among a wide range of stakeholders, including businesses, educational institutions at all levels, public administration units, and socio-economic partners.

The Council’s activities are supported and co-financed by the European Union under operational programs aimed at the development of modern competences, human capital, and support for the green transformation of the economy.

Chapter II. Objectives and Tasks of the Council
The main objective of the Council is to enhance the effectiveness of workforce development processes in the RES sector by:

• Precisely identifying competence gaps and forecasting demand for new professions and specialties arising from the energy transition.

• Formulating and submitting substantive recommendations regarding the modernization of curricula, vocational education standards, and upskilling courses.

• Systematically monitoring global and local technological trends as well as regulatory changes that determine new labor market requirements.

• Actively promoting knowledge about desired qualifications, presenting the RES sector as an attractive and stable career development opportunity.

The tasks of the Council include, in particular:

• Developing comprehensive recommendations for the creation, implementation, and periodic updating of sectoral qualification frameworks, ensuring consistency with the European Qualifications Framework.

• Initiating and moderating sustainable partnerships between the business sector and the science and research sector, aimed at the commercialization of innovative educational solutions.

• Providing opinions on draft legal acts and strategic documents at national and regional levels that directly or indirectly relate to competences in the energy sector.

• Designing and overseeing quantitative and qualitative studies on employment structure, workforce shortages, and barriers to acquiring qualified personnel.

Chapter III. Structure and Membership
The Council consists of representatives of key sector entities, appointed by the Project Leader at the request of the delegating institutions:

• Owners and management of companies operating in the production, installation, and service of RES installations.

• Representatives of representative employers’ organizations, chambers of commerce, and energy clusters.

• Academic experts from universities and teaching staff from leading vocational schools and technical colleges specializing in energy.

• Delegates of key public institutions (e.g., CKE, IBE).

• Representatives of trade unions in the energy sector.

Participation in the Council:

• Members of the Council serve indefinitely during the implementation of the project supporting the Council’s activities.

• A member’s mandate expires upon written resignation, dismissal by the delegating institution (withdrawal of recommendation), or death.

Impartiality and Conflict of Interest:

• Council members are obliged to act in the interest of the entire sector, not only the entities they represent.

• In the event of a conflict of interest when reviewing a specific solution, a Council member must declare this and refrain from voting on the matter.

Council Bodies:

• Chairperson of the Council – elected by Council members by an absolute majority. Represents the Council, convenes meetings, and oversees the implementation of resolutions.

• Presidium of the Council – consists of the Chairperson and two Vice-Chairpersons. Responsible for day-to-day management and preparing meeting agendas.

• Secretariat – provides administrative, technical, and documentation support.

Chapter IV. Organization of Work and Decision-Making

• Council meetings are held at least once per quarter.

Voting Procedure:

• Resolutions are passed by a simple majority of votes with at least half of the members present (quorum).

• Voting is public unless the Council decides on a secret ballot at the request of even one member.

• In the event of a tie, the Chairperson’s vote is decisive.

• The Council may establish permanent or ad hoc working groups. The work of a group is led by a coordinator appointed by the Presidium.

Chapter V. Duties of Council Members
Council members are obliged to:

• Regularly and substantively participate in meetings (absence from three consecutive meetings without justification may be grounds for proposing a member’s dismissal).

• Share knowledge and experience.

• Maintain confidentiality regarding protected information accessed in the course of Council work.

Chapter VI. Final Provisions

• Amendments to the regulations require a resolution adopted by a 2/3 majority of votes with quorum present.

• The costs of the Council’s operation (including the Secretariat) are covered in accordance with the budget of the project supporting the Council’s activities.

• The regulations enter into force on the date of approval by the Council.