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, Council Resolutions and Declarations and the EUMETSAT Appeals Board 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 and Declarations Council Resolutions and Declarations 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 28 February 2025 Published on 20 April 2020 Previous Related news Next News 5 November 2024 Obituary: John Morgan John Morgan, who served as EUMETSAT’s first Director from 1986-1995, died on Friday 25 October at the age of 86. News 1 July 2024 Eleni Katsampani takes up post as new Administration Director of EUMETSAT EUMETSAT appointed Eleni Katsampani as the organisation’s next Director of Administration as of 1 July 2024. News 28 June 2024 Meteosat satellite to be launched with SpaceX During the Council meeting which took place on 26-27 June 2024 the EUMETSAT member states, in line with the organisation’s convention, reiterated their support to European industrial technologies a News 27 June 2024 Re-election of EUMETSAT Chair and Vice-Chair Council Chair and Vice-Chair re-elected for another two years. 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