a) A core group with the following representatives:
• Statistics Portugal, in liaison with entities with delegated powers
• Banco de Portugal
• Portuguese Data Protection Authority
• General Confederation of Portuguese Workers
• A representative of the Business Confederations (to be appointed by agreement between the organizations represented on the Statistical Council)
• Presidency of the Council of Ministers
• Directorate-General for Justice Policy
• Person of recognized reputation, scientific meriy and independence, appointed by INE
b) For matters related to the Autonomous Regions:
• Regional Statistical Office of the Azores
• Regional Directorate of Statistics of Madeira
c) For specific matters following a decision by the Section:
• Other related members
d) Entities or persons invited by the Section to collaborate in the preparation of draft legislation.