The committee's members are drawn ºÏ°¡Áµ¿Æ÷ÀåÀÌ»ç from economic and social interest groups in Europe to represent the views of civil society to European institutions, including the European Parliament.
In a statement to the BBC, the EESC emphasised ¼¿ï½Ã¸³´ëÆ÷ÀåÀÌ»ç the independence of its members.
"The EESC does not engage in image building activities for governments and is independent from any government. [EESC Members] are to be completely independent in the performance of their duties, in the Union's general interest."
It requires "integrity, openness, diligence, honesty, accountability and respect for the ·¹Çø®Ä« ·¹Çø®Ä«½Ã°è ·¹Çø®Ä«¹Ì·¯±Þ=·¹Çø®Ä« ·¹Çø®Ä«½Ã°è ·¹Çø®Ä«¹Ì·¯±Þ Committee's reputation" and avoidance of conflicts of interest. Members do not have to sign the new code of conduct until October next year though.