title: 2009/792/EC,Euratom: Council Decision of 29 October 2009 appointing the Deputy Secretary-General of the Council of the European Union for the period from 1 November 2009 until 31 December 2009

text:
               30.10.2009

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 283/56

      COUNCIL DECISION

   of 29 October 2009
   appointing the Deputy Secretary-General of the Council of the European Union for the period from 1 November 2009 until 31 December 2009
   (2009/792/EC, Euratom)
   THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
   Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 207(2) thereof,
   Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular Article 121(2) thereof,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               The term of office of Mr Pierre DE BOISSIEU, Deputy Secretary-General of the Council of the European Union, will end on 31 October 2009 (1).

               (2)

               That term of office should be renewed until 31 December 2009, or until the date of entry into force of the Treaty of Lisbon, whichever is the earlier.

               (3)

               It is recalled that Article 6 of the Protocol on Transitional Provisions, which the Treaty of Lisbon will annex to the Treaty on European Union, to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union and to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, provides that the term of office of the Deputy Secretary-General of the Council shall end on the date of entry into force of the Treaty of Lisbon,

         HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:
   Article 1
   Mr Pierre DE BOISSIEU is hereby appointed Deputy Secretary-General of the Council of the European Union for the period from 1 November 2009 until 31 December 2009, or until the date of entry into force of the Treaty of Lisbon, whichever is the earlier.
   Article 2
   This Decision shall be notified to Mr Pierre DE BOISSIEU by the President of the Council.
   It shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union.

      Done at Brussels, 29 October 2009.

            For the Council

            The President

         C. BILDT

      (1)  OJ L 277, 22.10.2009, p. 20.


title: Decision of the Bureau of the European Parliament of 11 and 23 November 2009 , 14 December 2009 , 19 April 2010 and 5 July 2010 amending the Implementing Measures for the Statute for Members of the European Parliament

text:
               6.7.2010

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               C 180/1

         DECISION OF THE BUREAU OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT
   of 11 and 23 November 2009, 14 December 2009, 19 April 2010 and 5 July 2010
   amending the Implementing Measures for the Statute for Members of the European Parliament
   2010/C 180/01
   THE BUREAU OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT,
   Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 223(2) thereof,
   Having regard to the Statute for Members of the European Parliament (1),
   Having regard to Rules 8 and 23(2) of the Rules of Procedure of the European Parliament,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               The application of the Implementing Measures for the Statute for Members of the European Parliament (2) (‘the Implementing Measures’) has brought to light various practical difficulties. In order to ensure that Members are able to perform their duties in an appropriate manner, it is therefore necessary to amend the Implementing Measures.

               (2)

               All Members should receive full reimbursement of their medical expenses in the event of a serious illness, and their family members should enjoy the same medical cover, irrespective of the date of the illness. It would therefore be appropriate for the relevant amended provisions relating to Members’ health insurance to apply from 14 July 2009.

               (3)

               In previous parliamentary terms, Members were entitled to receive reimbursement of certain additional travel expenses when travelling to and from one of Parliament's places of work during a week in which there were no official parliamentary activities. Given that Members may on occasion need to be present in Parliament during such weeks, as was the case in the run-up to the hearings for the Commissioners-designate, it would make sense to continue this practice, with effect from 1 January 2010.

               (4)

               Various of the travel provisions relate to annual amounts from which Members may seek reimbursement of their expenses. Since it would not be appropriate for Members to be treated differently simply on the basis of the date of their travel, amendments to such provisions adopted by the Bureau during the course of 2010 should apply from 1 January 2010. This should also apply to the limited entitlement to a subsistence allowance for Members present in Parliament during a week set aside for external parliamentary activities.

               (5)

               The increased amount of the parliamentary assistance allowance takes account both of the adjustment, made with effect from 1 July 2009, of the remuneration of officials and other servants of the European Union, laid down in Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 1296/2009 (3), and of the increase agreed in Amending Budget No 1/2010 of the European Union for the financial year 2010. Bearing in mind that the increase in the amending budget should have immediate effect, the new amount of the parliamentary assistance allowance should apply from 1 May 2010.

               (6)

               At its meeting of 11 November 2009, the Bureau decided to make provision for Members to be able to carry over part of the parliamentary assistance allowance, up to a maximum of the monthly amount of that allowance, so as to make it easier for Members to manage the sums available. It would be appropriate for that change to apply from 14 July 2009.

               (7)

               One of the principal difficulties faced by Members was the administrative burden created by certain provisions of the Implementing Measures, particularly with regard to documents to be submitted in connection with certain types of contract concluded with Members’ personal staff. With a view to reducing this burden promptly, the relevant amendments should apply from 14 July 2009. At its meeting of 23 November 2009, the Bureau decided to allow the advances paid by Parliament in the context of an employment contract to be used to cover the expenses incurred by local assistants in making short journeys, up to a maximum of EUR 100 a month. Given that this change was also made with a view to reducing the administrative burden on Members, it should apply from 1 January 2010.

               (8)

               As a general rule, Members may not seek reimbursement to fund contracts providing for employment or the use of services of certain family members. However, family members who were working as a Member's assistant on the cut-off date of 1 July 2008 and whose contracts were registered with the relevant department by that date could continue in that role for a further parliamentary term. In practice, the registration requirement served to exclude many long-standing employment contracts. It should therefore be abolished, with a view to treating all employment contracts providing for the payment of social security contributions that were in force on 1 July 2008 in the same way. Given that the relevant amendment relates to employment relationships predating the entry into force of the Implementing Measures, it should apply from 14 July 2009,

         HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
   Article 1
   The Implementing Measures are amended as follows:

               1.

               Article 3 is amended as follows:

                           (a)

                           paragraphs 1 and 2 are replaced by the following:
                           ‘1.   Pursuant to Article 18 of the Statute, and applying mutatis mutandis the rules drawn up by common agreement between the institutions of the Communities (4), and their general implementing provisions (5), the following persons shall be entitled to reimbursement of two-thirds of the costs that they incur as a result of sickness, pregnancy or the birth of a child:

                                       (a)

                                       Members and former Members in receipt of the transitional allowance provided for in Article 13 of the Statute or of a pension pursuant to Articles 14 and 15 of the Statute in respect of their expenses and the expenses incurred by their spouses or stable non-marital partners as defined in Article 58(2) and by their dependent children as defined in Article 58(3), until the latter reach the age of 21 or, at the latest, 25 if they are in full-time education or professional training, in cases where those spouses, stable non-marital partners and dependent children are not eligible for benefits of the same nature and of the same level as Members or former Members by virtue of any other legal provision or regulations;

                                       (b)

                                       persons entitled to a survivor’s pension pursuant to Article 17 of the Statute.

                                 The persons referred to in points (a) and (b) shall be free to choose their practitioners and hospitals or clinics as set out in Article 19(1) of the aforementioned rules.
                           2.   The reimbursements provided for in paragraph 1 shall be debited to Parliament’s budget. Article 72(3) and (4) of Regulation (EEC, Euratom, ECSC) No 259/68 of the Council of 29 February 1968 laying down the Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Communities and the Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Communities (6) and Article 20(6) of the aforementioned rules shall apply.

                           (b)

                           the following paragraphs are added:
                           ‘4.   Members and former Members in receipt of the transitional allowance provided for in Article 13 of the Statute or of a pension pursuant to Articles 14 and 15 of the Statute may waive their entitlement to reimbursement of medical expenses as provided for in paragraph 1. In that case they shall be entitled to reimbursement of two thirds of the contribution due for health insurance provided that the total amount reimbursed does not exceed EUR 400 per month.
                           5.   Any Member or former Member who, pursuant to paragraph 4, waives his or her entitlement to reimbursement of medical expenses may subsequently revoke that decision.
                           6.   The amount referred to in paragraph 4 may be adapted annually by the Bureau up to the annual rate of increase of the average amount reimbursed per recipient by the Joint Sickness Insurance Scheme for officials of European Communities.
                           7.   This Article shall also apply to former Members receiving the transitional allowance referred to in Article 45 for the period running from the first day following cessation of their duties to the date of the commencement of their entitlement to the transitional allowance.
                           8.   This Article shall also apply to former Members receiving the old-age pension referred to in Article 49 for the period running from the first day following cessation of their duties to the date of the commencement of their entitlement to the pension, provided that the conditions set out in Article 49(1) were fulfilled before the cessation of their duties.’.

               2.

               In Article 10, the following paragraph is inserted:
               ‘2a.   The following shall also be regarded as ordinary travel expenses: travel expenses incurred by the Chairs of committees or sub-committees in attending Council meetings.’.

               3.

               In Article 13, paragraphs 2 and 3 are replaced by the following:
               ‘2.   By way of derogation from paragraph 1, in the event of travel by car Members shall submit a declaration indicating the registration number of the car used to make the journey and, for car journeys in the Member State of election, the distance travelled and the places of departure and arrival, or, for all other car journeys, the mileage at the places of departure and arrival. Should the length of the journey exceed 800 km, the declaration shall be accompanied by supporting documents which make it possible to determine the date on which the journey was made (e.g. a fuel purchase receipt pertaining to a transaction at the place of departure or during the journey, motorway toll slip, car rental contract or invoice, etc.).
               Supporting documents enabling the date of the journey to be ascertained must always be submitted in the case of journeys between Brussels and Strasbourg.
               3.   The cost of season tickets or a card entitling a named individual to a reduced fare for the journeys made may be reimbursed in the form of an advance. The advance shall be regularised at the end of the season ticket or card's validity.’.

               4.

               Article 14 is amended as follows:

                           (a)

                           points (a) and (b) are replaced by the following:

                                       ‘(a)

                                       in the cases referred to in Article 10(1), point (b): an invitation to or a programme for the event attended by the Member or other supporting documents proving that the journey was undertaken solely in the exercise of the Member’s mandate, or, in the case referred to in Article 22(2a), a declaration by the Member that the journey was undertaken in the exercise of his or her mandate;

                                       (b)

                                       in the cases referred to in Article 10(1), point (c): a declaration by the Member stating the purpose of the journey undertaken in the exercise of his or her mandate;’;

                           (b)

                           the following point is added:

                                       ‘(d)

                                       in the cases referred to in Article 10(2a): an invitation from the Council.’.

               5.

               Article 15 is replaced by the following:
               ‘Article 15
               Amounts reimbursed
               Travel expenses shall be reimbursed on the basis of the expenses actually incurred, up to a maximum of:

                           (a)

                           in the event of travel by air: the business class tariff;

                           (b)

                           in the event of travel by rail or boat: the first-class fare;

                           (c)

                           in the event of travel by car: EUR 0,49/km, plus the cost of any ferry crossing, or similar transport, required.’.

               6.

               In Article 17, paragraphs 4 to 7 are replaced by the following:
               ‘4.   When a Member takes up his or her duties or changes his or her place of residence, he or she shall be informed of the airport and station and the most direct, i.e. the shortest, routes which will be used for the purpose of applying these Implementing Measures.
               5.   At any time the Member may propose to the relevant department, in writing, stating his or her reasons, a different route offering a substantial gain in terms of time or convenience and not involving additional costs of more than 20 %. If that route is accepted, it shall replace the most direct route as determined in accordance with paragraph 3.
               If the route is not accepted or the route proposed by the Member has the effect of increasing the cost of the journey by more than 20 %, the matter shall be referred to the Secretary-General, who may consult the Quaestors before making a decision.
               6.   In the event of a break in the journey, travel expenses shall be reimbursed from the last place of departure. A break in the journey shall be any break of more than one night, excluding Saturdays and Sundays and public holidays, made on the Member's route to or from one of Parliament's places of work or an official meeting venue.
               7.   If the point of departure or arrival does not correspond to the Member’s place of residence or the capital of the Member State in which he or she was elected, travel expenses shall be reimbursed up to a maximum of the expenses which the Member would have incurred in making the journey to or from that place of residence by the most direct, i.e. the shortest, route.
               8.   In the case of journeys undertaken between two places of work and/or meeting venues, paragraphs 3 and 7 shall apply mutatis mutandis.
               9.   The tariffs used for the purposes of these Implementing Measures shall be updated on a half-yearly basis, in May and November.’.

               7.

               Article 19 is amended as follows:

                           (a)

                           paragraph 1 is replaced by the following:
                           ‘1.   In respect of journeys within the European Union, Members shall be entitled to distance and duration allowances intended to cover all travel-related expenses. This entitlement shall apply only to the main journey within the meaning of Article 18(1).’;

                           (b)

                           paragraph 2 is deleted;

                           (c)

                           paragraphs 3 to 5 are replaced by the following:
                           ‘3.   No entitlement to the distance and duration allowances shall arise in respect of the journeys referred to in Article 10(1), points (b) and (c) or in the cases referred to in Article 18(4). A break in a journey as referred to in Article 17(6) or of any other kind shall not create any additional entitlement to a duration or distance allowance.
                           4.   The amounts of the distance and duration allowances:

                                       (a)

                                       for travel to Parliament’s places of work, shall be set at the beginning of the Member’s term of office for the duration thereof, and shall be reviewed only in the event of a change of address, irrespective of any changes in the route actually taken;

                                       (b)

                                       for travel to other venues for meetings within the meaning of Article 10(1)(a), (2) and (2a), shall be set for each journey individually.

                                 5.   If the additional travel-related expenses incurred by the Member exceed the amount of the distance allowance, he or she may apply for reimbursement of the difference, subject to presentation of supporting documents.’.

               8.

               In Article 20, paragraph 2 is replaced by the following:
               ‘2.   The amounts shall be calculated on the basis of the shortest outward or return route between the town centre of the Member’s place of residence and the arrival infrastructure of the meeting venue.
               If the calculation basis for a train journey is unknown or hard to ascertain, the calculation basis for a car journey shall be used.’.

               9.

               In Article 21, paragraph 1(d) is replaced by following:

                           ‘(d)

                           for a journey with a total duration of more than six hours and necessarily involving, for duly substantiated reasons, an overnight stay: amount equivalent to a full allowance as provided for in Article 24, subject to presentation of supporting documents.’.

               10.

               Article 22 is amended as follows:

                           (a)

                           paragraph 2 is replaced by the following:
                           ‘2.   On that basis, and on presentation of the relevant original bill or invoice, Members may also apply for reimbursement of taxi fares, car rental costs, hotel bills and other related expenses incurred during the period of official activities. This entitlement shall also cover the day before the start and the day after the end of the period of official activities.’;

                           (b)

                           the following paragraphs are inserted:
                           ‘2a.   Where a Member travels to one of Parliament's places of work during a week in which no official European Parliament activities are taking place, reimbursement of additional travel expenses shall be confined to travel costs, including taxi fares for travel between the airport or station and the city and back, and hotel costs.
                           2b.   Requests for reimbursement for journeys undertaken in order to participate in an activity at the invitation of a Member or a European Parliament political group shall also be accompanied by other supporting documents proving that the journey was undertaken solely in the exercise of the Member’s mandate.
                           2c.   Members may combine ordinary travel with additional travel.
                           Where all of the combined travel takes place within the European Union, the leg of the journey that starts or finishes at one of Parliament's places of work or official meeting venues shall be reimbursed in accordance with Article 10(1)(a).
                           Where part of the combined travel takes places outside the European Union, the additional cost arising from the Member's not having travelled by the most direct route on account of the additional journey shall be charged to his or her additional travel allowance, as provided for in paragraph 1.’.

               11.

               In Article 23, the current paragraph is numbered ‘1.’ and the following paragraphs are added:
               ‘2.   Travel expenses incurred within an urban area using public transport (including taxis) shall be reimbursed on the basis of the usual supporting documents for the means of transport used. The amount reimbursed shall be divided by the amount per km payable for car journeys, and the result deducted from the number of kilometres referred to in paragraph 1(b).
               3.   Where a Member whose place of residence, as defined in Article 17(2), is in a Member State other than that in which he or she was elected travels between that place of residence and his or her Member State of election in the exercise of his or her mandate, the journeys made shall be considered as journeys within the Member State of election for the purposes of paragraph 1(a) and (b).’.

               12.

               In Article 24(1), the following subparagraph is added:
               ‘During weeks set aside for external parliamentary activities, Members shall be entitled to receive a subsistence allowance for a maximum of three days, except where the allowance is payable pursuant to points (a) and (b) and except in the specific circumstances decided by the Bureau on 19 October 2009.’.

               13.

               Article 33 is amended as follows:

                           (a)

                           paragraph 4 is replaced by the following:
                           ‘4.   The maximum monthly amount defrayable in respect of all the personal staff referred to in Article 34 shall be EUR 17 864. With effect from 1 May 2010, that amount shall be EUR 19 364.’;

                           (b)

                           the following paragraph is added:
                           ‘6.   The unused balance of the monthly amount provided for in paragraph 4 which has accumulated at the end of the financial year shall be carried over to the next financial year, up to a maximum of the monthly amount referred to in that paragraph.’.

               14.

               In Article 36, paragraph 6 is replaced by the following:
               ‘6.   Whenever circumstances so require, Parliament may, in the context of an employment contract and at the request of a Member, pay advances on the payments referred to in paragraphs 4 and 5.
               Advances may also be used to cover the expenses incurred by local assistants in making short journeys. In that case, they shall be paid on a flat-rate basis up to a maximum of EUR 100 per assistant per month. Should the expenses incurred exceed that ceiling, the paying agent shall submit on a quarterly basis supporting documents substantiating the expenses incurred. In exceptional cases these supporting documents may be replaced by a declaration.
               The regularisation of such advances shall remain under the sole responsibility of the paying agents and shall be carried out in accordance with these implementing measures and applicable national law.’.

               15.

               Article 41 is amended as follows:

                           (a)

                           paragraphs 1 and 2 are replaced by the following:
                           ‘1.   In cases where a service contract as provided for in Article 34(1), point (b) or Article 34(5) has been concluded, when submitting an application for defrayal of expenses the Member, or the paying agent in the Member's name, shall forward to the relevant department:

                                       (a)

                                       a copy of the service contract which the Member has concluded with his or her service provider and which clearly defines the nature of the services to be provided;

                                       (b)

                                       a copy of the contract concluded between the Member and the paying agent of his or her choice.

                                 2.   The cost of services provided shall be defrayed on submission to the relevant department by the Member of an invoice or fee statement describing in detail the services actually provided by the service provider.
                           The service provider shall declare that the invoices or fee statements submitted comply with applicable national law, in particular as regards VAT where services provided on a regular basis are concerned. Where services are exempt from VAT, the service provider shall indicate the legal basis for that exemption and shall certify that all of his obligations under national law have been fully met.
                           The maximum amount defrayed in respect of services provided may not exceed 25 % of the amount laid down in Article 33(4). This amount may be used on a cumulative and annual basis.’;

                           (b)

                           paragraphs 3 and 4 are deleted.

               16.

               Article 42 is replaced by the following:
               ‘Article 42
               Extraordinary expenses
               Where a local assistant with an employment contract is absent for a period exceeding three months, either on maternity leave or on account of serious illness, the proportion of the cost of replacing him or her, as from the third month of absence, not covered by the employee benefits paid under the applicable national social security scheme may be defrayed over and above the amount referred to in Article 33(4). Paying agents shall submit to the relevant department applications for defrayal of such expenses, duly countersigned by the Member.’.

               17.

               Article 44 is amended as follows:

                           (a)

                           the title is replaced by the following:
                           ‘Access to internal services and the provision of equipment and facilities’;

                           (b)

                           paragraph 1 is replaced by the following:
                           ‘1.   The Bureau shall adopt the rules governing Members’ access to Parliament’s internal services and the provision of equipment and facilities to Members, in particular as regards:

                                       —

                                       the use of official cars,

                                       —

                                       furniture for Members’ offices,

                                       —

                                       the provision of IT and telecommunications equipment,

                                       —

                                       stationery supplies,

                                       —

                                       the use by Members and the political groups of the office space made available to them in Parliament’s information offices,

                                       —

                                       the processing of Members’ papers handed over in the form of a gift or legacy to an institute, association or foundation,

                                       —

                                       arrangements whereby Members who reach the end of their term of office during a parliamentary term can have their personal effects from their Brussels and Strasbourg offices transported to their countries of origin,

                                       —

                                       the use of official bicycles,

                                       —

                                       language and computer courses for Members,

                                       —

                                       the use of the services provided by the Medical Service.’.

               18.

               Article 78 is amended as follows:

                           (a)

                           paragraph 1 is deleted;

                           (b)

                           paragraph 3 is replaced by the following:
                           ‘3.   By way of derogation from Article 43, point (d), contracts concluded directly or indirectly with the members of Members’ families before 1 July 2008 may continue in force for a transitional period corresponding to the parliamentary term following the entry into force of the Statute, provided that the relevant tax and social security obligations have been duly met.
                           Members shall be required to give details of any such directly or indirectly concluded contracts in their declarations of financial interests.’.

         Article 2
   1.   This Decision shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
   2.   This Decision shall apply from the same day, with the exception of the following provisions:

               (a)

               Article 1, points 1(a), 13, 15(a) and 18(b), which shall apply from 14 July 2009;

               (b)

               Article 1, points 4(a) (in so far as it relates to Article 14, point (a) of the Implementing Measures), 10(a) and (b) (in so far as it relates to Article 22(2a) and (2c) of the Implementing Measures), 11 (in so far as it relates to Article 23(2) of the Implementing Measures), 12, 14 and 16, which shall apply from 1 January 2010.

      (1)  Decision 2005/684/EC, Euratom of the European Parliament of 28 September 2005 adopting the Statute for Members of the European Parliament (OJ L 262, 7.10.2005, p. 1).

      (2)  Decision of the Bureau of the European Parliament of 19 May and 9 July 2008 concerning implementing measures for the Statute for Members of the European Parliament (OJ C 159, 13.7.2009, p. 1).

      (3)  Council Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 1296/2009 of 23 December 2009 adjusting with effect from 1 July 2009 the remuneration and pensions of officials and other servants of the European Union and the correction coefficients applied thereto (OJ L 348, 29.12.2009, p. 10).

      (4)  Joint rules on sickness insurance for officials of the European Communities, adopted by all the institutions, common agreement on which was recorded by the President of the Court of Justice of the European Communities on 24 November 2005, as referred to in Article 72 of Regulation (EEC, Euratom, ECSC) No 259/68 of the Council of 29 February 1968 laying down the Staff Regulations of Officials and the Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Communities and instituting special measures temporarily applicable to officials of the Commission (OJ L 56, 4.3.1968, p. 1).

      (5)  Commission Decision of 2 July 2007 laying down the general implementing provisions for the reimbursement of medical expenses.

      (6)  OJ L 56, 4.3.1968, p. 1.’;


title: Political and Security Committee Decision EUJUST LEX/1/2009 of 3 July 2009 appointing the Head of Mission for the European Union Integrated Rule of Law Mission for Iraq, EUJUST LEX

text:
               4.8.2009

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 202/82

      POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE DECISION EUJUST LEX/1/2009
   of 3 July 2009
   appointing the Head of Mission for the European Union Integrated Rule of Law Mission for Iraq, EUJUST LEX
   (2009/596/CFSP)
   THE POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE,
   Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular the third paragraph of Article 25 thereof,
   Having regard to Council Joint Action 2009/475/CFSP of 11 June 2009 on the European Union Integrated Rule of Law Mission for Iraq, EUJUST LEX (1), and in particular Article 9(2) thereof,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               On 11 June 2009, the Council adopted Joint Action 2009/475/CFSP on the European Union Integrated Rule of Law Mission for Iraq, EUJUST LEX. That Joint Action expires on 30 June 2010.

               (2)

               Article 9(2) of Joint Action 2009/475/CFSP authorises the Political and Security Committee to take decisions regarding the appointment of the Head of Mission.

               (3)

               Mr Stephen WHITE should be appointed as Head of Mission of EUJUST LEX until 31 December 2009,

         HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:
   Article 1
   Mr Stephen WHITE is hereby appointed as Head of Mission of the European Union Integrated Rule of Law Mission for Iraq, EUJUST LEX, with effect from 1 July 2009.
   Article 2
   This Decision shall take effect on the day of its adoption.
   It shall apply until 31 December 2009.

      Done at Brussels, 3 July 2009.

            For the Political and Security Committee

            The President

         O. SKOOG

      (1)  OJ L 156, 19.6.2009, p. 57.


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Official Journal L 122 , 18/05/1993 P. 0043 - 0043

COUNCIL DECISION of 10 May 1993 appointing a member of the Economic and Social Committee(93/316/Euratom, EEC)THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,  Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Articles 193 to 195 thereof,  Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular Articles 165 to 167 thereof,  Having regard to the Convention on certain Institutions common to the European Communities, and in particular Article 5 thereof,  Having regard to the Council Decision of 24 September 1990 appointing the members of the Economic and Social Committee for the period ending on 20 September 1994 (1),  Whereas a seat has become vacant on the Economic and Social Committee following the resignation of Mr Jean Marvier, notified to the Council on 21 December 1992;  Having regard to the nominations submitted by the French Government on 2 March 1993,  Having obtained the opinion of the Commission of the European Communities,  HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:  Sole Article  Mr Daniel Giron is hereby appointed member of the Economic and Social Committee in place of Mr Jean Marvier for the remainder of the latter's term of office, which runs until 20 September 1994.  Done at Brussels, 10 May 1993.  For the Council The President N. HELVEG PETERSEN (1) OJ No L 290, 23. 10. 1990, p. 13.


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Official Journal L 353 , 15/12/1983 P. 0015 Spanish special edition: Chapter 16 Volume 1 P. 0176  Portuguese special edition Chapter 16 Volume 1 P. 0176

+++++( 1 ) OJ NO C 187 , 22 . 7 . 1982 , P . 4 .  ( 2 ) OJ NO C 96 , 11 . 4 . 1983 , P . 104 .  ( 3 ) OJ NO C 33 , 7 . 2 . 1983 , P . 17 .  COUNCIL DECISION OF 25 NOVEMBER 1983 CONCERNING A PLAN FOR THE TRANSNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE SUPPORTING INFRASTRUCTURE FOR INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER ( 1983 TO 1985 ) ( 83/624/EEC )  THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES ,  HAVING REGARD TO THE TREATY ESTABLISHING THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC COMMUNITY , AND IN PARTICULAR ARTICLE 235 THEREOF ,  HAVING REGARD TO THE PROPOSAL FROM THE COMMISSION ( 1 ) ,  HAVING REGARD TO THE OPINION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT ( 2 ) ,  HAVING REGARD TO THE OPINION OF THE ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COMMITTEE ( 3 ) ,  WHEREAS , IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 2 OF THE TREATY , THE COMMUNITY HAS AS ITS TASK INTER ALIA TO PROMOTE A HARMONIOUS DEVELOPMENT OF ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES AND CONTINUOUS AND BALANCED EXPANSION THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY ;  WHEREAS THE HEADS OF STATE OR GOVERNMENT , MEETING IN LUXEMBOURG ON 1 AND 2 DECEMBER 1980 , EXPRESSED THE HOPE THAT EFFORTS BY THE MEMBER STATES IN THE FIELD OF INDUSTRIAL INNOVATION WOULD BE BETTER COORDINATED IN ORDER TO IMPROVE THE COMPETITIVENESS OF EUROPEAN PRODUCTS BY MAKING THE BEST USE OF THE DIMENSION AFFORDED BY THE COMMON MARKET ; WHEREAS THEY REQUESTED THE COMPETENT AUTHORITIES OF THE COMMUNITY TO EXAMINE WAYS OF ELIMINATING THE FRAGMENTATION OF MARKETS AND IMPROVING INCENTIVES TO INNOVATION AND THE DISSEMINATION OF KNOWLEDGE ;  WHEREAS IT IS PRIMARILY UP TO UNDERTAKINGS TO DEVELOP TRADE IN TECHNOLOGIES AND TO PROMOTE THEIR EXPLOITATION ;  WHEREAS , NEVERTHELESS , A RESOLUTE EFFORT IS REQUIRED TO PROMOTE INTERACTION BETWEEN TECHNOLOGY , INDUSTRY AND THE MARKET AT EUROPEAN LEVEL , SO AS TO ENSURE THAT FURTHER ECONOMICALLY VIABLE INNOVATIONS ACCRUE FROM DISCOVERIES AND INVENTIONS THROUGH UTILIZATION OF THE ADVANTAGES OF SCALE AFFORDED BY THE EUROPEAN DIMENSION ;  WHEREAS THE MEMBER STATES HAVE DEVELOPED SPECIALIZED SERVICES IN THE FIELD OF RESEARCH EXPLOITATION , TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER , INFORMATION , CONSULTANCY AND FINANCING ;  WHEREAS THESE INFRASTRUCTURES ARE IMPORTANT FOR FACILITATING INNOVATION , PARTICULARLY IN SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED UNDERTAKINGS ;  WHEREAS THE INTRODUCTION OF TRANSNATIONAL MECHANISMS FOR LIAISON , COOPERATION , TRAINING AND INFORMATION WOULD BE CRUCIAL IN OPTIMIZING THESE NATIONAL EFFORTS ;  WHEREAS THE SAID MECHANISMS WOULD PROVIDE WIDER ACCESS TO SUCH ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS OF INDUSTRIAL INNOVATION AS RESEARCH , TECHNOLOGY , CAPITAL AND THE MARKET ,  HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS :  ARTICLE 1  WITH A VIEW TO FACILITATING INNOVATION IN THE COMMUNITY , A PACKAGE OF MEASURES DESIGNED TO PROMOTE THE TRANSNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF LIAISON AND COOPERATION INFRASTRUCTURES AND TO PROVIDE INCENTIVES TO TRADE AND THE EXPLOITATION OF TECHNOLOGIES IS HEREBY ADOPTED , AND IS DEFINED IN ANNEX I .  ARTICLE 2  ON THE BASIS OF CONTINUOUS EXCHANGE AND COMPARATIVE ASSESSMENT OF EXPERIENCES , THE MEMBER STATES AND THE COMMISSION SHALL ENDEAVOUR TO ACHIEVE COMPATIBILITY OF THE MEASURES REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE 1 WITH NATIONAL AND REGIONAL MEASURES TO PROMOTE INNOVATION , IN THE MANNER PROVIDED FOR IN CHAPTER 3 OF ANNEX I .  ARTICLE 3  THE ACTIVITIES OR PROJECTS DESCRIBED IN ANNEX I SHALL BE UNDERTAKEN ON THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE COMMISSION OR SHALL QUALIFY FOR PARTIAL COMMUNITY FINANCING UNDER THE APPROPRIATIONS PROVIDED FOR IN THE BUDGET OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES .  THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES OR PROJECTS MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION :  - ACTIVITIES OF PROJECTS INVOLVING PARTNERS ESTABLISHED IN VARIOUS MEMBER STATES ,  - ACTIVITIES OR PROJECTS INVOLVING OPERATIONS ON A COMMUNITY SCALE OR SERVICES OPEN TO ALL MEMBER STATES , OR  - PROGRAMMES FOR DEVELOPING INNOVATION INFRASTRUCTURE , WHERE CIRCUMSTANCES SO REQUIRE , SO AS TO ENABLE MEMBER STATES WITH WEAKER INFRASTRUCTURES TO PARTICIPATE FULLY IN TRANSNATIONAL PROJECTS .  ARTICLE 4  THE COMMISSION SHALL DISSEMINATE IN THE COMMUNITY , BY THE MOST APPROPRIATE MEANS , THE RESULT OF THE ACTIONS UNDERTAKEN PURSUANT TO THIS DECISION .  ARTICLE 5  THE PROGRAMME IS SCHEDULED FOR A PERIOD OF THREE YEARS AS FROM ITS ADOPTION . THE AMOUNT DEEMED NECESSARY FOR THE PROGRAMME'S IMPLEMENTATION SHALL BE 10 MILLION ECU .  AS REGARDS THE ACTIVITIES DESCRIBED IN ANNEX I , THE COMMISSION SHALL ENDEAVOUR TO SHARE THE COSTS OF THE OPERATIONS , TO RECOVER A PART OF ITS OUTLAY FROM SUCH REVENUE AS MAY ACCRUE AND TO LIMIT ITS CONTRIBUTIONS TO AN INITIAL LAUNCHING PERIOD .  ARTICLE 6  RESPONSIBILITY FOR IMPLEMENTING THIS DECISION SHALL REST WITH THE COMMISSION , ASSISTED BY A CONSULTATIVE COMMITTEE WHOSE COMPOSITION , DUTIES AND METHOD OF PROCEDURE ARE SET OUT IN ANNEX II .  THE COMMISSION SHALL KEEP THE SAID COMMITTEE REGULARLY INFORMED OF PROGRESS IN THE WORK .  THE COMMISSION SHALL PRESENT A DETAILED REPORT EACH YEAR TO THE COUNCIL , THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COMMITTEE .  ARTICLE 7  THIS DECISION SHALL TAKE EFFECT ON THE DAY OF ITS PUBLICATION IN THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES .  DONE AT BRUSSELS , 25 NOVEMBER 1983 .  FOR THE COUNCIL  THE PRESIDENT  G . MORAITIS  ANNEX I  PLAN FOR THE TRANSNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE SUPPORTING INFRASTRUCTURE FOR INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER  SCOPE AND DEFINITION OF ACTIONS  SCOPE  THE PRINCIPAL OBJECTIVE IS TO PROMOTE THE RAPID PENETRATION OF THE COMMUNITY'S ECONOMIES BY NEW TECHNOLOGIES AS THEY BECOME AVAILABLE , HAVING REGARD ESPECIALLY TO SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED UNDERTAKINGS .  THE PROPOSED ACTIONS WILL REINFORCE NATIONAL STRUCTURES WORKING TOWARDS THIS END , IN PARTICULAR BY ADDING A EUROPEAN DIMENSION TO THE OPERATIONS OF EXISTING NATIONAL RESEARCH EXPLOITATION , TO TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER , AND TO SPECIALIZED ADVISORY AND FINANCIAL SERVICES . THE AIM IS THUS TO STRENGTHEN THE TRANSNATIONAL INNOVATION INFRASTRUCTURE , THIS BEING ESSENTIAL FOR AN EFFICIENT EUROPEAN MARKET IN INNOVATION .  THREE PRINCIPAL LINES OF ACTIONS ARE ENVISAGED :  1 . TO RENDER EXISTING AND DEVELOPING ORGANIZATIONS AND SERVICES IN THIS FIELD MORE EFFECTIVE BY FACILITATING THEIR OPERATIONS ON , AND THEIR ACCESS TO , THE COMMUNITY MARKET ; THIS TRANSNATIONAL EXTENSION OF STRUCTURES IN THE MEMBER STATES WILL BE BASED UPON FLEXIBLE AND DYNAMIC MECHANISM FOR LIAISON AND COOPERATION ;  2 . TO THE DEGREE NECESSARY FOR THE OBJECTIVE , TO HELP MEET THE CORRESPONDING BASIC REQUIREMENTS IN KNOWLEDGE AND IN TECHNICAL AND COMMUNICATION MEANS ;  3 . TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE GENERAL ADVANCE OF METHODS USED IN THIS FIELD BY JUDICIOUSLY PROMOTING CONCERTATION AND THE EXCHANGE OF EXPERIENCE ON THE INTRODUCTION OF NEW METHODS IN THE MEMBER STATES .  THE PROJECTS TO BENEFIT FROM COMMUNITY SUPPORT SHALL BE SELECTED FROM LISTS OF PRIORITY ACTIONS TO BE DRAWN UP ANNUALLY . FOR 1983 THE LIST APPEARS IN ANNEX III . FOR THE OTHER YEARS OF THE PROGRAMME THE PRIORITY ACTIONS SHALL BE SELECTED FROM THE ACTIONS DESCRIBED HEREAFTER IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROCEDURE LAID DOWN IN ANNEX II ( F ) . A PROJECT SELECTED FROM AN ANNUAL LIST MUST BE COMMENCED BEFORE THE END OF THE YEAR IN QUESTION .  DESCRIPTION OF ACTIONS  CHAPTER 1  EUROPEAN COHESION BETWEEN EXISTING INNOVATION PROMOTION ORGANIZATIONS  1.1 . THE INDUSTRY/RESEARCH INTERFACE , IN PARTICULAR :  ( A ) START-UP SUPPORT FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF LIAISON MECHANISMS ;  ( B ) SUPPORT FOR PROMOTIONAL ACTIONS FOR EXPLOITATION OF NEW TECHNOLOGY OR MARKET PROSPECTION INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE COMMUNITY .  1.2 . TECHNOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY SERVICES , IN PARTICULAR :  ( A ) START-UP SUPPORT FOR ASSOCIATIONS IN ORDER TO ESTABLISH " HUMAN " NETWORKS OF RELATIONS BETWEEN THE SERVICES CONCERNED , AND ALSO FOR THE NECESSARY BACK-UP ACTIVITIES ;  ( B ) SUPPORT FOR EXCHANGE OF PERSONNEL OF SUCH SERVICES AS THE MOST EFFICIENT WAY TO GAIN EXPERIENCE ON OTHER MARKETS AS WELL AS TO ESTABLISH NETWORKS OF MUTUAL ASSISTANCE ;  ( C ) SUPPORT FOR THEIR JOINT EXPLOITATION OF THE TECHNOLOGY MARKET INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE COMMUNITY .  1.3 . VENTURE FINANCE OPERATIONS , IN PARTICULAR :  ( A ) START-UP SUPPORT FOR AN ASSOCIATION OF FINANCIAL ORGANIZATIONS SPECIALIZED IN THE FINANCING OF INNOVATION :  ( B ) SUPPORT FOR PROFESSIONAL PUBLICATIONS OF SUCH AN ASSOCIATION ;  ( C ) SUPPORT FOR THE BUILD-UP OF REFERENCE NETWORKS OF EXPERTS AND CONSULTANTS .  1.4 . INTERFACE BETWEEN PUBLIC USERS AND INNOVATIVE INDUSTRIES , IN PARTICULAR :  ( A ) SUPPORT , AS LONG AS NECESSARY , FOR THE BASIC STRUCTURE OF COMMUNITY LOCAL AUTHORITY COOPERATION IN NEW TECHNOLOGIES ;  ( B ) SUPPORT FOR ORIENTING LOCAL AUTHORITY PURCHASING TOWARDS INNOVATION ;  ( C ) SUPPORT FOR TECHNOLOGY EXCHANGE BETWEEN PARTICIPANTS .  CHAPTER 2  STRENGTHENING THE FOUNDATIONS  2.1 . JOINT SUPPORT FUNCTIONS FOR THE AWARENESS AND ASSESSMENT OF NEW TECHNOLOGIES AND POTENTIAL MARKETS , IN PARTICULAR :  ( A ) SUPPORT FOR JOINT ASSESSMENT OF TECHNOLOGY AND MARKETS ;  ( B ) SUPPORT FOR INCREASING TECHNOLOGY AWARENESS , BY MEANS SUCH AS COOPERATION BETWEEN " TECHNOLOGY AWARENESS AGENCIES " OR GIVING A EUROPEAN DIMENSION TO TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCES NORMALLY ORGANIZED ON A NATIONAL OR REGIONAL BASIS ;  ( C ) SUPPORT FOR THE ACQUISITION , ANALYSIS AND DISSEMINATION OF INFORMATION ON TECHNOLOGIES AND MARKETS TO WHICH ACCESS IS DIFFICULT ;  ( D ) SUPPORT FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A SYSTEM OF EXCHANGING INFORMATION ON AVAILABLE EXPERTISE REGARDING TECHNOLOGY , MARKETS , FINANCE AND PUBLIC AID FOR INNOVATION THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY .  2.2 . ACCESS TO PATENTS AND LICENSING MARKETS , IN PARTICULAR :  ( A ) SUPPORT FOR THE INTENSIFICATION OF CONSULTATION AND CONTACTS WITH THE PARTIES CONCERNED , IN PARTICULAR AS REGARDS PATENT COSTS , THE USE OF PATENT INFORMATION AND THE CRITERIA OF INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY PROTECTION ;  ( B ) SUPPORT FOR BETTER USE OF COMMUNITY-WIDE PROTECTION OF INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL PROPERTY RIGHTS , COMPLEMENTING ACTION ALREADY TAKEN IN THE MEMBER STATES TO ENCOURAGE INVENTORS TO AVAIL THEMSELVES OF THEIR RIGHTS IN THIS AREA ;  ( C ) SUPPORT FOR THE CREATION OF AN EFFICIENT COMMON MARKET FOR THE LICENSING OF TECHNOLOGY , BY PROMOTING THE CONCERTATION OF INTERMEDIARY SERVICES AND BY PROVIDING START-UP SUPPORT FOR TRANSNATIONAL FORMS OF COOPERATION .  2.3 . OPENING NEW CHANNELS OF COMMUNICATION TO ACCELERATE MARKET INTRODUCTION OF NEW PRODUCTS , IN PARTICULAR :  ( A ) PROMOTING THE TIMELY AND COMMUNITY-WIDE DIFFUSION OF CALLS FOR PROPOSALS FOR NEW PRODUCTS , AND IN PARTICULAR OF PUBLIC TENDERS , BY DEVELOPING NEW EFFICIENT MEDIA OR BY PROMOTING A MORE INTENSIVE USE OF EXISTING COMMUNICATION CHANNELS ;  ( B ) ESTABLISHING AN UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION SYSTEM ON TECHNICAL REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS .  CHAPTER 3  CONCERTATION OF MEMBER STATES AND COMMUNITY ACTION  3.1 . INTENSIFICATION OF THE CONCERTATION AND THE EXCHANGE OF INFORMATION AND EXPERIENCE WITHIN THE FRAMEWORK OF THE CONSULTATIVE COMMITTEE .  3.2 . COMPARISONS AND EVALUATIONS OF PROGRAMMES AND MEASURES .  3.3 . COMMUNITY SUPPORT FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF NEW METHODS AND FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF TRANSNATIONAL INNOVATION INFRASTRUCTURE IN PARTICULAR .  ANNEX II  COMPOSITION , DUTIES AND METHOD OF PROCEDURE OF THE CONSULTATIVE COMMITTEE PROVIDED FOR IN ARTICLE 6  A . THE CONSULTATIVE COMMITTEE PROVIDED FOR IN ARTICLE 6 SHALL HAVE THE FOLLOWING DUTIES :  1 . TO AID THE COMMISSION IN ENSURING THE PROPER FUNCTIONING OF THE EXCHANGES PROVIDED FOR IN ARTICLE 2 , WHICH MUST ENABLE VOLUNTARY CONCERTATION OF THE ACTIONS OF THE MEMBER STATES TO BE ACHIEVED ;  2 . TO EXAMINE THE ANNUAL REPORT DRAWN UP BY THE COMMISSION AND TO ASSESS THE RESULTS OF THE ACTIONS CARRIED OUT ;  3 . TO DELIVER OPINIONS ON THE MEASURES PROVIDED FOR IN ARTICLE 1 , IN PARTICULAR ON THE PREPARATION OF THE ANNUAL LIST OF PRIORITIES AND ON THE SELECTION OF PROJECTS LIKELY TO BENEFIT FROM FINANCIAL SUPPORT .  B . THE COMMITTEE SHALL BE COMPOSED OF REPRESENTATIVES NOMINATED BY THE MEMBER STATES . IT CAN CALL UPON THE ASSISTANCE OF EXPERTS OR ADVISERS ACCORDING TO THE NATURE OF THE ACTION TO BE DEALT WITH .  C . THE COMMITTEE SHALL BE CHAIRED BY A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE COMMISSION .  D . THE COMMITTEE SHALL DRAW UP ITS OWN RULES OF PROCEDURE .  E . THE SECRETARIAT OF THE COMMITTEE WILL BE PROVIDED BY THE SERVICES OF THE COMMISSION .  F . THE ANNUAL LIST OF PRIORITY ACTIONS FOR THE YEARS OTHER THAN 1983 SHALL BE DECIDED ON USING THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURE :  1 . THE COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVE SHALL SUBMIT TO THE COMMITTEE A DRAFT DECISION .  2 . THE COMMITTEE SHALL GIVE AN OPINION ON THIS DRAFT WITHIN TWO MONTHS . ITS DECISIONS SHALL BE TAKEN BY A MAJORITY OF 45 VOTES . WITHIN THE COMMITTEE THE VOTES OF THE MEMBER STATES SHALL BE WEIGHTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 148 ( 2 ) OF THE TREATY . THE CHAIRMAN SHALL NOT VOTE .  3 . THE COMMISSION SHALL ADOPT THE DRAFT WHERE IT IS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE OPINION OF THE COMMITTEE . WHERE THE DRAFT DECISION IS NOT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THAT OPINION OR WHERE NO SUCH OPINION IS ISSUED , THE COMMISSION SHALL WITHOUT DELAY MAKE A PROPOSAL TO THE COUNCIL , IN THE FORM OF A DRAFT DECISION . THE COUNCIL SHALL ACT BY A QUALIFIED MAJORITY .  ANNEX III  PRIORITY ACTIONS FOR 1983  1 . SUPPORT FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT AND INITIAL ACTIVITIES OF LIAISON MECHANISMS :  - STCELA ( LOCAL AUTHORITIES ) ,  - VENTURE CAPITALISTS ,  - ASSOCIATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY SERVICES INCLUDING " TECHNOLOGY AWARENESS AGENCIES " .  2 . ORGANIZING THE COMMUNITY-WIDE SUPPLY AND DISSEMINATION OF INFORMATION ON SUPPLY AND DEMAND IN RESPECT OF TECHNOLOGY UNDER LICENCE , TRANSNATIONAL COOPERATION OF SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED UNDERTAKINGS , MARKETS SURVEYS AND STUDIES , TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT AND TRENDS , R AND D RESULTS , ETC .  3 . SUPPORT FOR BETTER USE OF COMMUNITY-WIDE PROTECTION OF INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL PROPERTY RIGHTS .  4 . CONSULTATION , WITHIN THE FRAMEWORK OF THE CONSULTATIVE COMMITTEE , ON ACTION TAKEN OR TO BE TAKEN AT NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY LEVEL , NOTABLY WITH A VIEW TO EVALUATING AND SECURING THE UTILIZATION OF NEW OR NOT YET COMMUNITY-WIDE METHODS OF PROMOTING INNOVATION , FOR THE BENEFIT IN PARTICULAR OF SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED UNDERTAKINGS .


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77/323/EEC, Euratom, ECSC: Decision of the Representatives of the Governments of the Member States of 5 April 1977 on the provisional location of the Court of Auditors

Official Journal L 104 , 28/04/1977 P. 0040 - 0040

DECISION  OF THE REPRESENTATIVES OF THE GOVERNMENTS OF THE MEMBER STATES  of 5 April 1977  on the provisional location of the Court of Auditors  (77/323/EEC, Euratom, ECSC)  THE REPRESENTATIVES OF THE GOVERNMENTS OF THE MEMBER STATES,  Having regard to the Treaty establishing a Single Council and a Single Commission of the European Communities, and in particular Article 37 thereof,  Having regard to the Decision of the Representatives of the Governments of the Member States of 8 April 1965 on the provisional location of certain institutions and departments of the Communities (1), and in particular Article 10 thereof,  Having regard to the opinion of the Commission,  Whereas, without prejudice to the application of Article 77 of the Treaty establishing the European Coal and Steel Community, of Article 216 of the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and of Article 189 of the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, it is necessary to make arrangements for the provisional place of work of the Court of Auditors, set up by the Treaty of 22 July 1975, amending certain financial provisions of the Treaties establishing the European Communities and of the Treaty establishing a Single Council and a Single Commission of the European Communities,  HAVE DECIDED:      Article 1 The Court of Auditors shall be located at Luxembourg, which shall be the provisional place of work within the meaning of the Decision of the Representatives of the Governments of the Member States of 8 April 1965 on the provisional location of certain institutions and departments of the Communities.   Article 2 This Decision shall enter into force on the same date as the Treaty of 22 July 1975 amending certain financial provisions of the Treaties establishing the European Communities and the Treaty establishing a Single Council and a Single Commission of the European Communities.      Done at Luxembourg, 5 April 1977.  The President  D. OWEN  (1)OJ No L 152, 13.7.1967, p. 18.


title: Decision of the Bureau of the European Parliament of 23 March and 14 November 2011 amending the Implementing Measures for the Statute for Members of the European Parliament

text:
               16.11.2011

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               C 335/12

         DECISION OF THE BUREAU OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT
   of 23 March and 14 November 2011
   amending the Implementing Measures for the Statute for Members of the European Parliament
   2011/C 335/07
   THE BUREAU OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT,
   Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 223(2) thereof,
   Having regard to the Statute for Members of the European Parliament (1),
   Having regard to Rules 8 and 23 of the Rules of Procedure of the European Parliament,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               Where Members take taxis in Parliament's places of work during weeks in which no official European Parliament activities are taking place, the fares should be reimbursed in the same way as for taxi travel during ordinary working weeks.

               (2)

               Where Members travel outside the territory of the European Union to take part in an official activity, they often have to cover the cost of their visa and related expenses. Given that these costs arise in the course of official business, it would be appropriate for Members to receive reimbursement thereof, provided that they submit the necessary supporting documents. The change to the rules which this involves should apply as from 1 January 2012 so as to ensure that all journeys in a single year are treated in the same way.

               (3)

               In certain circumstances arising in the course of official journeys, Members are entitled to reimbursement of the cost of repatriation. Bearing in mind that repatriation may also give rise to associated costs, it would be appropriate to provide for those costs to be reimbursed as well. In order to meet this obligation, Parliament should take out an insurance policy. The insurance policy should take effect on the date of application of the relevant provision.

               (4)

               Where, in accordance with a well-established practice in the Member State concerned, Members have agreed to make redundancy payments to their local assistants that exceed the statutory minimum, they may, in order to cover the relevant expenses, instruct their paying agent to set aside funds from the parliamentary assistance allowance and to carry them over to the following financial years provided that various conditions are respected. It would be appropriate for the relevant provision of this Decision to apply from 14 July 2009,

         HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
   Article 1
   The Implementing Measures for the Statute for Members of the European Parliament (2) are amended as follows:

               1.

               In Article 22, paragraph 2a is replaced by the following:
               ‘2a.   Where a Member travels to one of Parliament's places of work during a week in which no official European Parliament activities are taking place, reimbursement of additional travel expenses shall be confined to travel costs, including taxi fares within the limits laid down in the Bureau rules governing the use of official cars by Members of the European Parliament, and hotel costs.’;

               2.

               In Article 24(3), the following point is inserted:

                           ‘(ba)

                           on presentation of supporting documents, reimbursement of visa costs and related expenses;’;

               3.

               Article 29 is amended as follows:

                           (a)

                           the title is replaced by the following:
                           ‘Assistance to Members on official journeys’;

                           (b)

                           paragraph 1 is replaced by the following:
                           ‘1.   A Member who, in the course of an official journey as referred to in Article 10(1), point (a), (2) and (2a), falls seriously ill or is the victim of an accident or of unforeseen circumstances that prevent the journey from proceeding smoothly shall be entitled to the assistance of Parliament. That assistance shall include the organisation of repatriation and the assumption of responsibility for payment of any associated costs. The Member, or, where appropriate, his or her representative, may request repatriation to one of Parliament’s places of work or to his or her place of residence.’;

                           (c)

                           paragraph 3 is replaced by the following:
                           ‘3.   Parliament shall discharge its assistance obligations by means of an insurance policy. The rights of Members referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 shall be exercised under the conditions laid down in the policy.’;

                           (d)

                           the following paragraph is added:
                           ‘4.   The insurance policy shall cover inter alia the cost of provision of the following assistance:

                                       —

                                       assistance in the event of serious illness, accident or death of a Member,

                                       —

                                       assistance and early return in the event of natural disaster, major disturbances of public order or serious illness, accident or death of a relative of the Member,

                                       —

                                       logistical and administrative assistance in the event of loss or theft of documents,

                                       —

                                       assistance in the event of legal action taken out against the Member,

                                       —

                                       supplementary life and invalidity insurance (outstanding balance).’;

               4.

               In Article 40, the following paragraph is added:
               ‘5.   In order to cover expenses relating to the termination of an employment contract that cannot be defrayed under paragraphs 1 to 4, Members may instruct their paying agent to set aside funds from the amount referred to in Article 33(4) and to carry them over to the following financial years provided that the following conditions are satisfied:

                           (a)

                           the Member has, through appropriate written documentation, established that, outside the European Parliament and without the participation of Members of the European Parliament, a well-established practice exists in the sector to which the employment contract relates whereby redundancy payments above the statutory minimum are made;

                           (b)

                           redundancy amounts corresponding to the practice identified under point (a) have been agreed in the employment contract of the local assistant. The amounts agreed may in no circumstances exceed one month's salary for each year of employment;

                           (c)

                           the amounts set aside are declared per employee during the annual regularisation procedure under Article 39. The paying agent shall open a separate bank account for the funds and shall each year provide a bank statement for regularisation. In every financial year, the paying agent may only set aside amounts corresponding to employment periods from the start of the ongoing parliamentary term until the end of that financial year or, if the contract expires in that year, until the end of the contract. Interest collected on the amounts set aside shall be declared at the time of the annual regularisation procedure. Any surplus or unused amounts shall be reimbursed to Parliament on an annual basis and at the end of the employment contract concerned.’.

         Article 2
   1.   This Decision shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
   2.   This Decision shall apply from the same day, with the exception of the following provisions:

               (a)

               Article 1, point 2, which shall apply from 1 January 2012;

               (b)

               Article 1, point 4, which shall apply from 14 July 2009.

      (1)  Decision 2005/684/EC, Euratom of the European Parliament of 28 September 2005 adopting the Statute for Members of the European Parliament (OJ L 262, 7.10.2005, p. 1).

      (2)  Decision of the Bureau of the European Parliament of 19 May and 9 July 2008 concerning implementing measures for the Statute for Members of the European Parliament (OJ C 159, 13.7.2009, p. 1).


title: Council Decision 2012/326/CFSP of 25 June 2012 extending the mandate of the European Union Special Representative for the South Caucasus and the crisis in Georgia

text:
               26.6.2012

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 165/53

         COUNCIL DECISION 2012/326/CFSP
   of 25 June 2012
   extending the mandate of the European Union Special Representative for the South Caucasus and the crisis in Georgia
   THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
   Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 28, Article 31(2) and Article 33 thereof,
   Having regard to the proposal from the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               On 25 August 2011, the Council adopted Decision 2011/518/CFSP (1) appointing Mr Philippe LEFORT as the European Union Special Representative (EUSR) for the South Caucasus and the crisis in Georgia. The EUSR’s mandate is to expire on 30 June 2012.

               (2)

               The mandate of the EUSR should be extended for a further period of 12 months.

               (3)

               The EUSR will implement the mandate in the context of a situation which may deteriorate and could impede the achievement of the objectives of the Union’s external action as set out in Article 21 of the Treaty,

         HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
   Article 1
   European Union Special Representative
   The mandate of Mr Philippe LEFORT as the EUSR for the South Caucasus and the crisis in Georgia is hereby extended until 30 June 2013. The mandate of the EUSR may be terminated earlier, if the Council so decides, on a proposal of the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy (HR).
   Article 2
   Policy objectives
   The mandate of the EUSR shall be based on the policy objectives of the Union for the South Caucasus, including the objectives set out in the conclusions of the extraordinary European Council meeting in Brussels on 1 September 2008 and the Council conclusions of 15 September 2008, as well as those of 27 February 2012. Those objectives include:

               (a)

               in accordance with the existing mechanisms, including the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) and its Minsk Group, to prevent conflicts in the region, to contribute to a peaceful settlement of conflicts in the region, including the crisis in Georgia and the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, by promoting the return of refugees and internally displaced persons and through other appropriate means, and to support the implementation of such a settlement in accordance with the principles of international law;

               (b)

               to engage constructively with the main interested actors regarding the region;

               (c)

               to encourage and to support further cooperation between Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia, and, as appropriate, their neighbouring countries;

               (d)

               to enhance the Union’s effectiveness and visibility in the region.

         Article 3
   Mandate
   In order to achieve the policy objectives, the mandate of the EUSR shall be:

               (a)

               to develop contacts with governments, parliaments, other key political actors, the judiciary and civil society in the region;

               (b)

               to encourage the countries in the region to cooperate on regional themes of common interest, such as common security threats, the fight against terrorism, illicit trafficking and organised crime;

               (c)

               to contribute to the peaceful settlement of conflicts in accordance with the principles of international law and to facilitate the implementation of such settlement in close coordination with the United Nations, the OSCE and its Minsk Group;

               (d)

               with respect to the crisis in Georgia:

                           (i)

                           to help prepare for the international talks held under point 6 of the settlement plan of 12 August 2008 (‘Geneva International Discussions’) and its implementing measures of 8 September 2008, including on arrangements for security and stability in the region, the issue of refugees and internally displaced persons, on the basis of internationally recognised principles, and any other subject, by mutual agreement between the parties;

                           (ii)

                           to help establish the Union’s position and represent it, at the level of the EUSR, in the talks referred to in point (i); and

                           (iii)

                           to facilitate the implementation of the settlement plan of 12 August 2008 and its implementing measures of 8 September 2008;

               (e)

               to facilitate the development and implementation of confidence-building measures;

               (f)

               to assist in the preparation, as appropriate, of Union contributions to the implementation of a possible conflict settlement;

               (g)

               to intensify the Union’s dialogue with the main actors concerned regarding the region;

               (h)

               to assist the Union in further developing a comprehensive policy towards the South Caucasus;

               (i)

               in the framework of the activities set out in this Article, to contribute to the implementation of the Union’s human rights policy and the EU Guidelines on Human Rights, in particular with regard to children and women in areas affected by conflicts, especially by monitoring and addressing developments in this regard.

         Article 4
   Implementation of the mandate
   1.   The EUSR shall be responsible for the implementation of the mandate, acting under the authority of the HR.
   2.   The Political and Security Committee (PSC) shall maintain a privileged link with the EUSR and shall be the EUSR’s primary point of contact with the Council. The PSC shall provide the EUSR with strategic guidance and political direction within the framework of the mandate, without prejudice to the powers of the HR.
   3.   The EUSR shall work in close coordination with the European External Action Service (EEAS) and its relevant departments.
   Article 5
   Financing
   1.   The financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure related to the mandate of the EUSR in the period from 1 July 2012 to 30 June 2013 shall be EUR 2 000 000.
   2.   The expenditure financed by the amount set out in paragraph 1 shall be eligible as from 1 July 2012. The expenditure shall be managed in accordance with the procedures and rules applicable to the general budget of the Union.
   3.   The management of the expenditure shall be subject to a contract between the EUSR and the Commission. The EUSR shall be accountable to the Commission for all expenditure.
   Article 6
   Constitution and composition of the team
   1.   Within the limits of the EUSR’s mandate and the corresponding financial means made available, the EUSR shall be responsible for constituting a team. The team shall include the expertise on specific policy issues as required by the mandate. The EUSR shall keep the Council and the Commission promptly informed of the composition of the team.
   2.   Member States, the institutions of the Union and the EEAS may propose the secondment of staff to the EUSR. The salary of such seconded personnel shall be covered by the Member State, the institution of the Union concerned or the EEAS, respectively. Experts seconded by Member States to the institutions of the Union or the EEAS may also be posted to the EUSR. International contracted staff shall have the nationality of a Member State.
   3.   All seconded personnel shall remain under the administrative authority of the sending Member State, the sending institution of the Union or the EEAS and shall carry out their duties and act in the interest of the mandate of the EUSR.
   Article 7
   Privileges and immunities of the EUSR and the staff of the EUSR
   The privileges, immunities and further guarantees necessary for the completion and smooth functioning of the EUSR’s mission and the members of the EUSR’s staff shall be agreed with the host party or parties, as appropriate. Member States and the Commission shall grant all necessary support to such effect.
   Article 8
   Security of EU classified information
   The EUSR and the members of the EUSR’s team shall respect the security principles and minimum standards established by Council Decision 2011/292/EU of 31 March 2011 on the security rules for protecting EU classified information (2).
   Article 9
   Access to information and logistical support
   1.   Member States, the Commission and the General Secretariat of the Council shall ensure that the EUSR is given access to any relevant information.
   2.   The Union delegations in the region and/or the Member States, as appropriate, shall provide logistical support in the region.
   Article 10
   Security
   In accordance with the Union’s policy on the security of personnel deployed outside the Union in an operational capacity under Title V of the Treaty, the EUSR shall take all reasonably practicable measures, in accordance with the EUSR’s mandate and the security situation in the geographical area of responsibility, for the security of all personnel under the direct authority of the EUSR, in particular by:

               (a)

               establishing a mission-specific security plan based on guidance from the EEAS, providing for mission-specific physical, organisational and procedural security measures governing the management of the secure movement of personnel to, and within, the mission area and the management of security incidents, and providing for a contingency plan and a mission evacuation plan;

               (b)

               ensuring that all personnel deployed outside the Union are covered by high risk insurance, as required by the conditions in the mission area;

               (c)

               ensuring that all members of the EUSR’s team to be deployed outside the Union, including locally contracted personnel, have received appropriate security training before or upon arriving in the mission area, based on the risk ratings assigned to the mission area by the EEAS;

               (d)

               ensuring that all agreed recommendations made following regular security assessments are implemented, and providing the Council, the HR and the Commission with written reports on their implementation and on other security issues within the framework of the progress report and the report on the implementation of the mandate.

         Article 11
   Reporting
   The EUSR shall regularly provide the PSC and the HR with oral and written reports. The EUSR shall also report to Council working parties as necessary. Regular written reports shall be circulated through the COREU network. Upon recommendation of the PSC or the HR, the EUSR may provide the Foreign Affairs Council with reports.
   Article 12
   Coordination
   1.   The EUSR shall contribute to the unity, consistency and effectiveness of the Union’s action and shall help ensure that all Union instruments and Member States’ actions are engaged consistently, to attain the Union’s policy objectives. The activities of the EUSR shall be coordinated with those of the Commission. The EUSR shall provide regular briefings to Member States’ missions and the Union’s delegations.
   2.   In the field, close liaison shall be maintained with the Heads of Union delegations and Member States’ Heads of Mission, who shall make every effort to assist the EUSR in the implementation of the mandate. The EUSR, in close coordination with the Head of Union Delegation to Georgia, shall provide the Head of the European Union Monitoring Mission in Georgia (EUMM Georgia) with local political guidance. The EUSR and the Civilian Operation Commander for EUMM Georgia shall consult each other as required. The EUSR shall also liaise with other international and regional actors in the field.
   Article 13
   Review
   The implementation of this Decision and its consistency with other contributions from the Union to the region shall be kept under regular review. The EUSR shall present the Council, the HR and the Commission with a progress report by the end of December 2012, and, at the end of the EUSR’s mandate, with a comprehensive report on the implementation of the mandate.
   Article 14
   Entry into force
   This Decision shall enter into force on the day of its adoption.

      Done at Luxembourg, 25 June 2012.

            For the Council

            The President

         C. ASHTON

      (1)  OJ L 221, 27.8.2011, p. 5.

      (2)  OJ L 141, 27.5.2011, p. 17.


title: 2014/298/EU: Commission Decision of 22 May 2014 on the confirmation of the application to Ireland of the respective agreements on readmission between the Union and the Macao Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China, the Republic of Albania, the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, the Russian Federation, the Republic of Montenegro, the Republic of Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, the Republic of Moldova, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, and Georgia

text:
               23.5.2014

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 155/22

         COMMISSION DECISION
   of 22 May 2014
   on the confirmation of the application to Ireland of the respective agreements on readmission between the Union and the Macao Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China, the Republic of Albania, the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, the Russian Federation, the Republic of Montenegro, the Republic of Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, the Republic of Moldova, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, and Georgia

      (2014/298/EU)

   THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,
   Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Art 331(1) thereof,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               The Union concluded the agreements on readmission with the Macao Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China by Council Decision 2004/424/EC (1), with the Republic of Albania by Council Decision 2005/809/EC (2),with the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka by Council Decision 2005/372/EC (3), with the Russian Federation by Council Decision 2007/341/EC (4), with the Republic of Montenegro by Council Decision 2007/818/EC (5), with the Republic of Serbia by Council Decision 2007/819/EC (6), with Bosnia and Herzegovina by Council Decision 2007/820/EC (7), with the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia by Council Decision 2007/817/EC (8), with the Republic of Moldova by Council Decision 2007/826/EC (9), with the Islamic Republic of Pakistan by Council Decision 2010/649/EU (10) and with Georgia by Council Decision 2011/118/EU (11).

               (2)

               In accordance with Articles 1 and 2 of the Protocol on the position of the United Kingdom and Ireland in respect of the Area of Freedom, Security and Justice, annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, Ireland did not take part in the adoption of the Decisions concluding the respective agreements on readmission, and was hence not bound by them or subject to their application.

               (3)

               In accordance with Article 4 of that Protocol, Ireland notified the Commission by letter of 11 December 2013 of its wish to accept and be bound by those agreements.

               (4)

               The Commission should notify the third countries concerned in writing that Ireland has chosen to be bound by the respective agreements,

         HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
   Article 1
   The following agreements on readmission concluded by the Union shall apply to Ireland in accordance with this Decision:

               (a)

               the agreement with the Macao Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China, concluded by Decision 2004/424/EC;

               (b)

               the agreement with the Republic of Albania, concluded by Decision 2005/809/EC;

               (c)

               the agreement with the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, concluded by Decision 2005/372/EC;

               (d)

               the agreement with the Russian Federation, concluded by Decision 2007/341/EC;

               (e)

               the agreement with the Republic of Montenegro, concluded by Decision 2007/818/EC;

               (f)

               the agreement with the Republic of Serbia, concluded by Decision 2007/819/EC;

               (g)

               the agreement with Bosnia and Herzegovina, concluded by Decision 2007/820/EC;

               (h)

               the agreement with the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, concluded by Decision 2007/817/EC;

               (i)

               the agreement with the Republic of Moldova, concluded by Decision 2007/826/EC;

               (j)

               the agreement with the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, concluded by Decision 2010/649/EU;

               (k)

               the agreement with Georgia, concluded by Decision 2011/118/EU.

         Article 2
   The Commission shall notify each of the third countries which are parties to the agreements referred to in Article 1 that the respective agreement concluded with that third country applies to Ireland.
   Each respective agreement shall apply to Ireland from the first day of the second month following the receipt of the notification by that third country.
   Article 3
   This Decision shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

      Done at Brussels, 22 May 2014.

            For the Commission

            The President

         José Manuel BARROSO

      (1)  Council Decision 2004/424/EC of 21 April 2004 concerning the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Community and the Macao Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China on the readmission of persons residing without authorisation (OJ L 143 30.4.2004, p. 97).

      (2)  Council Decision 2005/809/EC of 7 November 2005 concerning the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Albania on the readmission of persons residing without authorization (OJ L 304 23.11.2005, p. 14).

      (3)  Council Decision 2005/372/EC of 3 March 2005 concerning the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Community and the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka on the readmission of persons residing without authorisation (OJ L 124 17.5.2005, p. 41).

      (4)  Council Decision 2007/341/EC of 19 April 2007 on the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Community and the Russian Federation on readmission (OJ L 129 17.5.2007, p. 38).

      (5)  Council Decision 2007/818/EC of 8 November 2007 on the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Montenegro on the readmission of persons residing without authorisation (OJ L 334 19.12.2007, p. 25).

      (6)  Council Decision 2007/819/EC of 8 November 2007 on the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Serbia on the readmission of persons residing without authorisation (OJ L 334 19.12.2007, p. 45).

      (7)  Council Decision 2007/820/EC of 8 November 2007 on the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Community and Bosnia and Herzegovina on the readmission of persons residing without authorisation (OJ L 334 19.12.2007, p. 65).

      (8)  Council Decision 2007/817/EC of 8 November 2007 on the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Community and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia on the readmission of persons residing without authorisation (OJ L 334 19.12.2007, p. 1).

      (9)  Council Decision 2007/826/EC of 22 November 2007 on the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Moldova on the readmission of persons residing without authorisation (OJ L 334 19.12.2007, p. 148).

      (10)  Council Decision 2010/649/EU of 7 October 2010 on the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Community and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan on the readmission of persons residing without authorisation (OJ L 287 4.11.2010, p. 50).

      (11)  Council Decision 2011/118/EU of 18 January 2011 on the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Union and Georgia on the readmission of persons residing without authorisation (OJ L 52 25.2.2011, p. 45).


title: Council Decision (EU) 2016/1860 of 17 October 2016 appointing two members and an alternate member, proposed by the Italian Republic, of the Committee of the Regions

text:
               20.10.2016

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 284/31

         COUNCIL DECISION (EU) 2016/1860
   of 17 October 2016
   appointing two members and an alternate member, proposed by the Italian Republic, of the Committee of the Regions
   THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
   Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 305 thereof,
   Having regard to the proposal of the Italian Government,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               On 26 January 2015, 5 February 2015 and 23 June 2015, the Council adopted Decisions (EU) 2015/116 (1), (EU) 2015/190 (2) and (EU) 2015/994 (3) appointing the members and alternate members of the Committee of the Regions for the period from 26 January 2015 to 25 January 2020. On 16 December 2015, by Council Decision (EU) 2015/2361 (4), Mr Ignazio MARINO was replaced by Mr Antonio DECARO as a member and Mr Antonio DECARO was replaced by Mr Andrea BALLARÈ as an alternate member. On 21 April 2016, by Council Decision (EU) 2016/643 (5), Mr Mauro D'ATTIS was reappointed to the Committee of the Regions to take account of his new mandate. On 12 September 2016, by Council Decision (EU) 2016/1670 (6), Mr Andrea BALLARÈ was reappointed to the Committee of the Regions to take account of his new mandate.

               (2)

               Two members' seats on the Committee of the Regions have become vacant following the end of the terms of office of Mr Mauro D'ATTIS and Mr Antonio DECARO.

               (3)

               An alternate member's seat has become vacant following the appointment of Mr Andrea BALLARÈ as a member of the Committee of the Regions,

         HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
   Article 1
   The following are hereby appointed to the Committee of the Regions for the remainder of the current term of office, which runs until 25 January 2020:

               (a)

               as members:

                           —

                           Sig. Mauro D'ATTIS, Consigliere del Comune di Brindisi (BR) (change of mandate),

                           —

                           Sig. Andrea BALLARÈ, Consigliere del Comune di Novara (NO);

                     and

               (b)

               as an alternate member:

                           —

                           Sig. Antonio DECARO, Sindaco del Comune di Bari (BA).

         Article 2
   This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.

      Done at Luxembourg, 17 October 2016.

            For the Council

            The President

         L. SÓLYMOS

      (1)  Council Decision (EU) 2015/116 of 26 January 2015 appointing the members and alternate members of the Committee of the Regions for the period from 26 January 2015 to 25 January 2020 (OJ L 20, 27.1.2015, p. 42).

      (2)  Council Decision (EU) 2015/190 of 5 February 2015 appointing the members and alternate members of the Committee of the Regions for the period from 26 January 2015 to 25 January 2020 (OJ L 31, 7.2.2015, p. 25).

      (3)  Council Decision (EU) 2015/994 of 23 June 2015 appointing the members and alternate members of the Committee of the Regions for the period from 26 January 2015 to 25 January 2020 (OJ L 159, 25.6.2015, p. 70).

      (4)  Council Decision (EU) 2015/2361 of 16 December 2015 appointing an Italian member and an Italian alternate member of the Committee of the Regions (OJ L 331, 17.12.2015, p. 29).

      (5)  Council Decision (EU) 2016/643 of 21 April 2016 appointing a member, proposed by the Italian Republic of the Committee of the Regions (OJ L 108, 23.4.2016, p. 35).

      (6)  Council Decision (EU) 2016/1670 of 12 September 2016 appointing a member and two alternate members, proposed by the Italian Republic of the Committee of the Regions (OJ L 249, 16.9.2016, p. 37).