Activities of Tomáš ZDECHOVSKÝ related to 2020/2141(DEC)
Plenary speeches (1)
2019 Discharge (debate)
Amendments (6)
Amendment 23 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Recalls that Rule 11 of the Rules of Procedure has introduced an obligation for rapporteurs, shadow rapporteurs and committee chairs to publish information on meetings held with interest representatives in the context of their reports; notes with satisfaction that, since the start of the new legislature, the necessary infrastructure has been available on Parliament’s website to allow Members to publish scheduled meetings with interested representatives in order to improve transparencymake Parliament more open, transparent, and accountable to citizens; encourages efforts that would improve easy access and usability of this tool;
Amendment 27 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21 a. Recalls Article 4 of the Code of Conduct with respect to financial interests and conflicts of interest, that the Members' declarations of financial interests shall be provided in a precise manner; notes that in cases where there is reason to believe that the information provided is out of date, the President may, where appropriate, request the Member to correct the declaration within 10 days;
Amendment 140 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 83
Paragraph 83
83. Supports the launch of an awareness raising campaign in 2019 to promote a zero-tolerance policy on harassment in the workplace; recognises Parliament’s zero tolerance policy towards harassment at any and all levels including Members, staff and APAs; notes that following the 2019 elections, all Members were required to sign a declaration confirming their commitment to complying with the code of appropriate behaviour incorporated in Parliament's Rules of Procedure in January 2019; however, regrets that 10 new harassment cases were opened in 2019 out of which 4 cases concerned sexual harassment; welcomes that the parliament provides voluntary trainings on dignity and respect at work for Members in order to lead by example
Amendment 150 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 85 a (new)
Paragraph 85 a (new)
Amendment 217 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 111
Paragraph 111
111. Highlights thatExpresses satisfaction with the 2018 Bureau decision on the general expenditure allowance which stipulates that the Bureau will maintain this decision until the end of 2022 and will evaluate it on the basis of the experience gained during the 9th parliamentary term; stresses that any new voluntary and/or optional measures for greater transparency and financial accountability should not create unnecessary bureaucracy for Members and their offices; , their offices or Parliament's administration and no higher need of staff resources in Parliament's administration; recalls the principle of the independence of the mandate; recalls that the general expenditure allowance is intended to cover costs incurred which are directly related to the exercise of the Member’s parliamentary mandate; underlines that it is the responsibility of elected Members to use the expenditure for parliamentary activities;
Amendment 218 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 111 a (new)
Paragraph 111 a (new)
111 a. Underlines that good governance is based on sound financial management and proportionality; invites the Bureau to take into account the cost-effectiveness and proportionality of any further investments and the benefits achieved through further expenditure of tax payers money and increased bureaucracy; notes that a comprehensive system of control of the Members’ parliamentary mandate allowance would necessitate 40 to 75 new administrative posts going against sound financial management and proportionality;