Annex 1 – The NPM’s response to the conclusions… nels of communication, e.g., correspondence, ad hoc consultations, conferences, etc. The staff members authorised to perform the tasks related to the NPM also consult the members of this body when preparing the annual schedule of visits and prior to the inspections. 19. The NPM applies unambiguous, transparent methods both when conducting investigations and in its cooperation with the members of the CCB. In preparing and conducting visits, preparing reports, and following up recommendations, the NPM proceeds in accordance with Commissioner for Fundamental Rights Directive 3/2015. (XI. 30.) AJB on the professional rules and methods of his/her inquiries (hereinafter the “CFR Directive”).330 20. The frameworks of cooperation with civil society organisations are regulated by the prevailing legal regulations on the one hand, and by the Rules of Procedure331 of the CCB on the other. Cooperation with civil society organisations outside the CCB is conducted as required. The CCB may review the NPM’s working methods, reports, info materials, and other publications; discuss the training plan designed for developing the capabilities of the staff members authorised to perform the tasks related to the NPM; participate in conferences, workshops, exhibitions, and other events organized by the NPM.332 Within the framework of their cooperation, the NPM and the civil society organisations mutually benefit from each other ’s knowledge and professional experience. 21. In accordance with the recommendation made in Point 30 of the Subcommittee’s report, the experts recommended by the civil society organisations regularly participate in the visits of the NPM. Physicians have participated in 13, and dietitians in 9 of the 17 visits conducted so far (on some occasions both a physician and a dietitian joined the visiting delegation). Experts recommended by the civil society organisations participated in seven of the eight visits conducted in 2017; such experts participated in every visit up to May 31 in 2018. The conclusions, critical remarks, and recommendations contained in the participating experts’ written opinions are incorporated in the NPM’s reports. 330 331 332 See Chapter X (Tasks related to the OPCAT National Preventive Mechanism) of CFR Directive. Normative Instruction 3/2014 (IX. 11.) of the Commissioner for Fundamental Rights on the establishment and the rules of procedure of the Civil Consultative Body as the organ supporting the performance of the tasks of the national preventive mechanism. See Section 6 of Normative Instruction 3/2014 (IX. 11.) of the Commissioner for Fundamental Rights on the establishment and the rules of procedure of the Civil Consultative Body as the organ supporting the performance of the tasks of the national preventive mechanism. 153