Join the Citizens’ Jury!

I hereby declare my intent to participate as a Citizen Juror in the European Capital of Democracy Initiative (hereinafter “ECoD Initiative”) organised by The Innovation in Politics Institute GmbH (hereinafter referred to as “the Institute”) and ECoD gemeinnützige GmbH (hereinafter referred to as “ECoD NPO”). The ECoD Initiative is a non-profit initiative to strengthen and innovate democracy in Europe.

By signing this Declaration I confirm that I share the values of the ECoD Initiative as set forth in the Code of Conduct (see below) and understand that I may be dismissed as a Citizen Juror at any time, particularly in the event of a violation.

Furthermore, I declare that you have no criminal record regarding violence against human beings.

If you are involved in the ECoD Initiative, you are expected to base your activities and
engagement on the essential pillars of democracy, as laid out in the European Convention of
Human Rights and The Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

To remain true to these democratic principles, it is essential that you take personal responsibility.
Our personal actions shape the image of the entire ECoD Initiative. It is this personal behaviour
that helps to enhance the quality of public discourse about the values of democracy and to
establish an innovative competition for the best democratic ideas.

For more information, please refer to the relevant and binding guidelines, including ECoD NPO’s Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct, under https://capitalofdemocracy.eu/guidelines/.

By signing this Declaration I consent to the processing of my personal data by the Institute and ECoD NPO in line with the provisions of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). I agree that all content concerning me that might be processed in connection with the ECoD Initiative, such as image and video rights in particular, shall be the sole property of the Institute.

I agree that the Institute and ECoD NPO may periodically send me, to the address I have provided, offers related to the program they conduct, such as workshops, surveys, and other thematically appropriate events.

I agree to keep confidential all non-public information that becomes known to me in my capacity as a Citizen Juror.

I understand that all my activities as a Citizen Juror are unpaid and voluntary and that I am not entitled to any reimbursement of costs or other expenses.

The activity as a Citizen Juror begins from confirmation by ECoD NPO for an indefinite period until revocation. The tasks in the activity as a Citizen Juror are limited to participation in the selection of the European Capital of Democracy. It can be terminated unilaterally at any time by written declaration.

I confirm that all the information I have provided is true and that I am 18 years of age or older.