Frequently asked questions about the Social and Economic Council
- Is the Dutch Cabinet obliged to ask the Council’s advice on all important social and economic matters?
- Can bodies other than the Cabinet ask the Council’s advice?
- How long does it take the Council to prepare an advisory report?
- How does a SER advisory report come about?
- How effective are the Council’s advisory reports?
- Is the Cabinet obliged to follow the Council’s advice?
- What is the role of the Crown members?
- How does the Council coordinate different views among members?
- Does the SER involve groups other than employers, employees and Crown members in the preparation of an advisory report?
- How does the Council promote its advisory reports?
- How many staff members are engaged in drawing up advisory reports?
- Is the Council a government body?
- Does the Council provide funding?
