Legal Framework Information on EUMETSAT Legal Framework. Previous Related pages Next EUMETSAT member states EUMETSAT is a user-governed operational organisation formed in 1986, which serves the needs of its member states. Strategy EUMETSAT’s vision is to be the leading user-driven operational agency in Europe for Earth observation satellite programmes that fulfil the objectives of its Convention. Governance The Council is the supreme decision-making body of EUMETSAT to which the Director-General reports, as the Chief Executive Officer. Our core values EUMETSAT’s core values define what we believe to be important in the workplace EUMETSAT's basic documents, data policy and Council resolutions present the legal framework within which EUMETSAT conducts its activities Previous Relevant legal documents Next Basic documents Basic documents The EUMETSAT Basic documents publication contains all the basic legal texts which govern our operation. Data policy Data policy The EUMETSAT Data Policy is a document that has been established and approved by EUMETSAT Member States. Council Resolutions Council Resolutions This page contains all resolutions adopted by the EUMETSAT Council and declarations on optional programmes, excluding those that have been abolished. EUMETSAT Appeals Board EUMETSAT Appeals Board Last Updated 29 November 2023 Published on 20 April 2020 Previous Related news Next News 3 April 2024 Collaborating to enhance water management in Africa Earth observation data to assist in responses to risk and water management News 25 March 2024 EUMETSAT and China renew bonds EUMETSAT renews long-standing cooperation with China Meteorological Administration News 29 November 2023 EUMETSAT Council approves next phase involvement in Destination Earth EUMETSAT to bring data lake’s services to 24/7 operations News 22 November 2023 EUMETSAT featured on ITN and New Scientist Next-generation satellites will provide data which can help save lives and livelihoods. News 31 July 2023 CNES teams up with the Copernicus WEkEO federation EUMETSAT and CNES have signed an agreement that increases the volume of data available on the Copernicus WEkEO platform News 17 March 2023 EUMETSAT fellowship calls Second Call for Proposals for one regular EUMETSAT fellowship.