E-RIHS IP D2.5 Guidelines for the E-RIHS Central Hub Management Practices

The document titled E-RIHS IP D2.5 Guidelines for the E-RIHS Central Hub Management Practices outlines the management practices for the E-RIHS ERIC Central Hub, located in Florence, Italy. The E-RIHS ERIC Central Hub hosts the legal seat and serves as the headquarters of the ERIC. It is regulated by the Article 19 of the E-RIHS ERIC Statutes and is managed by the Director General. It plays a crucial role in supporting the coordinated operations of E-RIHS ERIC by providing assistance to ensure its implementation. Its staff assists the Director General in the scientific, administrative, and financial coordination of the ERIC and the other governance bodies of E-RIHS ERIC, such as the General Assembly, the Committee of National Nodes, and the Scientific and Ethics Advisory Board. The guidelines described in this document are tailored to ensure efficient and coordinated operation of the distributed research infrastructure, in accordance with the legal requirements applicable to the operation of an ERIC. They cover some of the Central Hub’s key operational practices, including service provision, training, communication, event organization, KPI monitoring, and Risk Management. The document also includes comparative analyses to benchmark the E-RIHS Central Hub’s practices against other research infrastructures, offering elements for reflection and further adaptation. This deliverable is conceived as a living document, to be regularly updated and revised.