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2002/620/EC: Decision of the European Parliament, the Council, the Commission, the Court of Justice, the Court of Auditors, the Economic and Social Committee, the Committee of the Regions and the European Ombudsman of 25 July 2002 establishing a European Communities Personnel Selection Office - Declaration by the Bureau of the European Parliament

Official Journal L 197 , 26/07/2002 P. 0053 - 0055

Decision of the European Parliament, the Council, the Commission, the Court of Justice, the Court of Auditors, the Economic and Social Committee, the Committee of the Regions and the European Ombudsmanof 25 July 2002establishing a European Communities Personnel Selection Office(2002/620/EC)THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT, THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION, THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION, THE COURT OF JUSTICE, THE COURT OF AUDITORS, THE ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COMMITTEE, THE COMMITTEE OF THE REGIONS AND THE EUROPEAN OMBUDSMAN,Having regard to the Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities and to the Conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities, as laid down by Council Regulation (EEC, Euratom, ECSC) No 259/68(1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 490/2002(2), and in particular the third paragraph of Article 2 of the said Staff Regulations,Having regard to the opinion of the Staff Regulations Committee,Whereas:(1) In the interests of making efficient and economic use of resources, a common interinstitutional body should be entrusted with the means of selecting officials and other servants to serve the European Communities.(2) The interinstitutional body so established should have the task of drawing up reserve lists from among candidates in open competitions in line with the needs indicated by each institution and in compliance with the Staff Regulations, the decisions to appoint successful candidates being taken by each appointing authority.(3) On the same terms, the interinstitutional body should also be able to assist the institutions, bodies, offices and agencies established by or in accordance with the Treaties with their internal competitions and the selection of other servants,HAVE DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:Article 1EstablishmentA European Communities Personnel Selection Office (hereinafter referred to as "the Office") is hereby established.Article 2Powers1. The Office shall exercise the powers of selection conferred under the first paragraph of Article 30 of the Staff Regulations and under Annex III thereto on the appointing authorities of the institutions signing this Decision. In exceptional cases only and with the agreement of the Office, the institutions may hold their own open competitions to meet specific needs for highly specialised staff.2. Where the powers referred to in paragraph 1 are conferred on the appointing authority of a body, office or agency established by or in accordance with the Treaties, the Office may exercise such powers at the request of the latter.3. The decisions to appoint successful candidates shall be taken by the appointing authorities of the European Parliament, the Council, the Commission, the Court of Justice, the Court of Auditors, the Economic and Social Committee, the Committee of the Regions and the European Ombudsman and by any body, office or agency established by or in accordance with the Treaties which has delegated its powers to, or called on the services of, the Office.Article 3Duties1. In response to requests made to it by the appointing authorities referred to in Article 2, the Office shall draw up reserve lists from among candidates in open competitions as referred to in the first paragraph of Article 30 of the Staff Regulations and in accordance with Annex III thereto.2. The Office may assist the institutions, bodies, offices and agencies established by or in accordance with the Treaties with internal competitions and the selection of other servants.Article 4Requests, complaints and appealsIn accordance with Article 91a of the Staff Regulations, requests and complaints relating to the exercise of the powers conferred under Article 2(1) and (2) of this Decision shall be lodged with the Office. Any appeal in these areas shall be made against the Commission.Article 5ImplementationThe Secretaries-General of the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission, the Registrar of the Court of Justice, the Secretaries-General of the Court of Auditors, the Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions and the representative of the European Ombudsman shall by mutual agreement take the measures necessary to implement this Decision.Article 6Effective dateThis Decision shall take effect on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.For the European ParliamentThe PresidentPatrick CoxFor the CouncilThe PresidentJaume Matas i PalouFor the CommissionThe PresidentRomano ProdiFor the Court of JusticeThe PresidentGil Carlos Rodríguez IglesiasFor the Court of AuditorsThe PresidentJuan Manuel Fabra VallésFor the Economic and Social CommitteeThe PresidentG. FrerichsFor the Committee of the RegionsThe PresidentSir Albert BoreThe European OmbudsmanJacob Söderman(1) OJ L 56, 4.3.1968, p. 1.(2) OJ L 77, 20.3.2002, p. 1.Declaration by the Bureau of the European ParliamentThe Bureau of the European Parliament1. has authorised its President to sign the decision of the institutions establishing the European Communities Personnel Selection Office (the "Office"), and its Secretary-General to sign the two subsidiary decisions concerning its operations;2. affirms that the institutional autonomy of the European Parliament is not affected by the creation of the Office, in so far as it will remain exclusively competent for the recruitment of permanent officials, in accordance with its institutional interests, from the reserve lists drawn up by the Office;3. recalls that the selection and recruitment of other categories of staff, in particular the staff of the political groups, remains the exclusive competence of the European Parliament, except in so far as it may seek the technical assistance of the Office in this respect;4. recalls likewise that the organisation of internal competitions, permitting the passage of officials from one category to another, remains the exclusive responsibility of the European Parliament; reiterates its intention periodically to organise internal competitions for the different staff categories;5. confirms its commitment to a multilingual and multicultural administration which is balanced from a linguistic and geographical point of view; gives notice that the capacity of the Office to provide reserve lists such as to allow a recruitment policy ensuring such balance is one of the main criteria on which its performance will be judged;6. further gives notice that, in the event of the Office not being able to provide reserve lists sufficient to guarantee linguistic and geographical balance, the European Parliament reserves its right autonomously to organise specific selection competitions to redress the situation in accordance with Article 2 of the Decision establishing the Office;7. recalls its decision of 8 April to instruct Parliament's representatives on the Management Board of the Office not to approve the use of age limits in the organisation of open selection competitions.


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2001/642/EC: Commission Decision of 21 August 2001 updating the amounts specified in Regulation (Euratom, ECSC, EC) No 3418/93 laying down detailed rules for the implementation of the Financial Regulation (notified under document number C(2001) 2570)

Official Journal L 226 , 22/08/2001 P. 0007 - 0008

Commission Decisionof 21 August 2001updating the amounts specified in Regulation (Euratom, ECSC, EC) No 3418/93 laying down detailed rules for the implementation of the Financial Regulation(notified under document number C(2001) 2570)(2001/642/EC)THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Commission Regulation (Euratom, ECSC, EC) No 3418/93 of 9 December 1993 laying down detailed rules for the implementation of certain provisions of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977(1), and in particular Article 145 thereof,Whereas:(1) The consumer price index (EUR 15) was 103,4 in December 1998 and 105,1 in December 1999.(2) Pursuant to Article 145 of Regulation (Euratom, ECSC, EC) No 3418/93 the fixed amounts specified in Article 31 of that Regulation must be updated with effect from 1 January 2001,HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:Article 1The amounts specified in Article 31 of Regulation (Euratom, ECSC, EC) No 3418/93 shall be updated as follows with effect from 1 January 2001:>TABLE>Article 2This Decision shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.The Commission's Accounting Officer shall communicate it to the other Community institutions and bodies.Done at Brussels, 21 August 2001.For the CommissionMichaele SchreyerMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 315, 16.12.1993, p. 1.


title: 2010/566/EU: Decision No 1/2010 of the EU-Algeria Association Council of 3 August 2010 amending Article 15(7) of Protocol 6 to the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement establishing an Association between the European Community and its Member States, of the one part, and the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria, of the other part, concerning the definition of the concept of ‘originating products’ and methods of administrative cooperation

text:
               22.9.2010

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 248/64

         DECISION No 1/2010 OF THE EU-ALGERIA ASSOCIATION COUNCIL
   of 3 August 2010
   amending Article 15(7) of Protocol 6 to the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement establishing an Association between the European Community and its Member States, of the one part, and the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria, of the other part, concerning the definition of the concept of ‘originating products’ and methods of administrative cooperation
   (2010/566/EU)
   THE ASSOCIATION COUNCIL,
   Having regard to the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement establishing an Association between the European Community and its Member States, of the one part, and the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria, of the other part, and in particular Article 39 of Protocol 6 thereto,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               Article 15(7) of Protocol 6 (1) to the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement establishing an Association between the European Community and its Member States, of the one part, and the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria, of the other part (2) (hereafter referred to as ‘the Agreement’), allows drawback of, or exemption from, customs duties or charges having an equivalent effect, subject to certain conditions, until 31 December 2009.

               (2)

               To provide clarity, long-term economic predictability and legal certainty for economic operators, the Parties to the Agreement have agreed to extend the application period of Article 15(7) of Protocol 6 to the Agreement by three years, with effect from 1 January 2010.

               (3)

               Moreover, the rates of customs charges currently applicable in Algeria should be adjusted to bring them into line with those that apply in the European Union.

               (4)

               Protocol 6 to the Agreement should therefore be amended accordingly.

               (5)

               Since Article 15(7) of Protocol 6 to the Agreement no longer applies as of 31 December 2009, this Decision should apply from 1 January 2010,

         HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
   Article 1
   Article 15(7) of Protocol 6 to the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement establishing an Association between the European Community and its Member States, of the one part, and the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria, of the other part, concerning the definition of the concept of ‘originating products’ and methods of administrative cooperation, is replaced by the following:

      ‘7.   Notwithstanding paragraph 1, Algeria may, except for products falling within Chapters 1 to 24 of the Harmonised System, apply arrangements for drawback of, or exemption from, customs duties or charges having an equivalent effect, applicable to non-originating materials used in the manufacture of originating products, subject to the following provisions:

                  (a)

                  a 4 % rate of customs charge shall be retained in respect of products falling within Chapters 25 to 49 and 64 to 97 of the Harmonised System, or such lower rate as is in force in Algeria;

                  (b)

                  an 8 % rate of customs charge shall be retained in respect of products falling within Chapters 50 to 63 of the Harmonised System, or such lower rate as is in force in Algeria.

            This paragraph shall apply until 31 December 2012 and may be reviewed by common accord.’

   Article 2
   This Decision shall enter into force on the day of its adoption.
   It shall apply from 1 January 2010.

      Done at Brussels, 3 August 2010.

            For the EU-Algeria Association Council

            The President

         C. ASHTON

      (1)  OJ L 297, 15.11.2007, p. 3.

      (2)  OJ L 265, 10.10.2005, p. 2.


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90/71/EEC: Council Decision of 12 February 1990 concerning the conclusion of a Cooperation Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Austria on a programme plan to stimulate the international cooperation and interchange needed by European research scientists (Science)

Official Journal L 050 , 26/02/1990 P. 0001

COUNCIL DECISION  of 12 February 1990  concerning the conclusion of a Cooperation Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Austria on a programme plan to stimulate the international cooperation and interchange needed  by European research scientists (Science)  (90/L 71/EEC) THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,  Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article 130 q (2) thereof,  Having regard to the proposal from the Commission (1),  In cooperation with the  European Parliament (2),  Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee (3),  Whereas by Decision 88/419/EEC (4), the Council adopted a programme plan to stimulate the international cooperation and interchange needed by European  research scientists (1988 to 1992) (Science); whereas Article 5 of that Decision authorizes the Commission to negotiate agreements with third countries and in particular with those European countries having concluded framework agreements for scientific  and technical cooperation with the Community with a view to associating them wholly or partly with the programme plan;  Whereas by Decision 87/177/EEC (5), the Council approved the conclusion on behalf of the European Economic Community of the Framework  Agreement for scientific and technical cooperation between the European Communities and, among others, the Republic of Austria;  Whereas the Cooperation Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Austria on a programme plan to  stimulate the international cooperation and interchange needed by European research scientists (Science) should be approved,  HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:   Article 1  The Cooperation Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Austria on a programme plan to stimulate the international cooperation and interchange needed by European research scientists (Science), is hereby approved  on behalf of the Community.  The text of the Agreement is attached to this Decision.  Article 2  The President of the Council shall give the notification provided for in Article 11 of the Agreement (6).    Done at Brussels, 12 February 1990.  For the Council  The President  A. REYNOLDS       (1) OJ No C 154, 22. 6. 1989, p. 5.  (2) OJ No C 291, 20. 11. 1989, p. 40 and OJ No C 38,  19. 2. 1990.  (3) OJ No C 298, 27. 11. 1989, p. 30.  (4) OJ No L 206, 30. 7. 1988, p. 34.  (5) OJ No L 71, 14. 3. 1987, p. 29.  (6) The date of entry  into force of the Agreement will be published in the Official Journal of the European Communities by the General Secretariat of the Council.


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Authorisation of State aid pursuant to Articles 61 and 63 of the EEA Agreement, Article 1(3) of Protocol 3 to the Surveillance and Court Agreement (EFTA Surveillance Authority decision not to raise objections)

Official Journal C 364 , 20/12/2001 P. 0017 - 0017

Authorisation of State aid pursuant to Articles 61 and 63 of the EEA Agreement, Article 1(3) of Protocol 3 to the Surveillance and Court Agreement(EFTA Surveillance Authority decision not to raise objections)(2001/C 364/16)Date of adoption: 30 October 2001EFTA State: NorwayAid No: SAM 030.01.006Title: Temporary provision of supplementary insurance for third-party damage due to acts of war and terrorism to the benefit of airlines and airportsObjectives: Maintenance of adequate insurance cover to aircraft licensed and airports located in Norway following exceptional circumstances (Article 61(2)(b) EEA Agreement)Legal basis: Insurance policies underwritten by the StateForm of aid: Guarantee/insuranceAid amount: Total exposure due to supplementary insurance provided by the Norwegian State estimated at USD 270 billion; remuneration for State insurance through premiumsDuration: 30 days; i.e. until 24 October 2001 at midnight


title: Political and Security Committee Decision (CFSP) 2015/1129 of 7 July 2015 extending the mandate of the Head of Mission of the European Union Police Mission for the Palestinian Territories (EUPOL COPPS) (EUPOL COPPS/2/2015)

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               11.7.2015

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 184/17

         POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE DECISION (CFSP) 2015/1129
   of 7 July 2015
   extending the mandate of the Head of Mission of the European Union Police Mission for the Palestinian Territories (EUPOL COPPS) (EUPOL COPPS/2/2015)
   THE POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE,
   Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular the third paragraph of Article 38 thereof,
   Having regard to Council Decision 2013/354/CFSP of 3 July 2013 on the European Union Police Mission for the Palestinian Territories (EUPOL COPPS) (1), and in particular Article 9(1) thereof,
   Having regard to the proposal from the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               Pursuant to Article 9(1) of Decision 2013/354/CFSP, the Political and Security Committee (PSC) is authorised, in accordance with the third paragraph of Article 38 of the Treaty, to take the relevant decisions for the purpose of exercising political control and strategic direction of the European Union Police Mission for the Palestinian Territories (EUPOL COPPS), including the decision to appoint a Head of Mission.

               (2)

               On 17 February 2015, the PSC adopted Decision (CFSP) 2015/381 (2), appointing Mr Rodolphe MAUGET as Head of Mission of EUPOL COPPS from 16 February 2015 to 30 June 2015.

               (3)

               On 2 July 2015, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2015/1064 (3), extending the mandate of EUPOL COPPS from 1 July 2015 to 30 June 2016.

               (4)

               The High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy proposed the extension of the mandate of Mr Rodolphe MAUGET as Head of Mission of EUPOL COPPS from 1 July 2015 to 30 June 2016,

         HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
   Article 1
   The mandate of Mr Rodolphe MAUGET as Head of Mission of the European Union Police Mission for the Palestinian Territories (EUPOL COPPS) is hereby extended until 30 June 2016.
   Article 2
   This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.
   It shall apply from 1 July 2015.

      Done at Brussels, 7 July 2015.

            For the Political and Security Committee

            The Chairperson

         W. STEVENS

      (1)  OJ L 185, 4.7.2013, p. 12.

      (2)  Political and Security Committee Decision (CFSP) 2015/381 of 17 February 2015 on the appointment of the Head of Mission of the European Union Police Mission for the Palestinian Territories (EUPOL COPPS) (EUPOL COPPS/1/2015) (OJ L 64, 7.3.2015, p. 37).

      (3)  Council Decision (CFSP) 2015/1064 of 2 July 2015 amending Decision 2013/354/CFSP on the European Union Police Mission for the Palestinian Territories (EUPOL COPPS) (OJ L 174, 3.7.2015, p. 21).


title: Council Decision 2013/527/CFSP of 24 October 2013 amending and extending the mandate of the European Union Special Representative for the Horn of Africa

text:
               26.10.2013

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 284/23

         COUNCIL DECISION 2013/527/CFSP
   of 24 October 2013
   amending and extending the mandate of the European Union Special Representative for the Horn of Africa
   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 8 December 2011, the Council adopted Decision 2011/819/CFSP (1) appointing Mr Alexander RONDOS as the European Union Special Representative (EUSR) for the Horn of Africa. The EUSR’s mandate expires on 31 October 2013.

               (2)

               On 11 August 2010, the Council adopted Decision 2010/450/CFSP (2) appointing Mrs Rosalind MARSDEN as the European Union Special Representative (EUSR) for Sudan. The EUSR’s mandate expires on 31 October 2013.

               (3)

               The mandate of the EUSR for the Horn of Africa, Mr Alexander RONDOS, should be expanded to include elements on Sudan and South Sudan and should be extended for a further period of 12 months.

               (4)

               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
   1.   The mandate of Mr Alexander RONDOS as the EUSR for the Horn of Africa is hereby extended until 31 October 2014. The mandate of the EUSR may be terminated earlier, if the Council so decides, on a proposal from the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy (HR).
   2.   For the purposes of the mandate of the EUSR, the Horn of Africa is defined as comprising the Republic of Djibouti, the State of Eritrea, the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, the Republic of Kenya, the Federal Republic of Somalia, the Republic of the Sudan, the Republic of South Sudan and the Republic of Uganda. For issues with broader regional implications, the EUSR shall engage with countries and regional entities beyond the Horn of Africa, as appropriate.
   Article 2
   Policy objectives
   1.   The mandate of the EUSR shall be based on the Union's policy objectives in relation to the Horn of Africa as set out in its strategic framework adopted on 14 November 2011 and in relevant Council Conclusions, to contribute actively to regional and international efforts to achieve peaceful co-existence and lasting peace, security and development within and among the countries in the region. The EUSR shall furthermore aim to enhance the quality, intensity, impact and visibility of the Union's multi-faceted engagement in the Horn of Africa.
   2.   The Union's policy objectives include, inter alia:

               (a)

               the continued stabilisation of Somalia, in particular from a regional dimension perspective;

               (b)

               the peaceful coexistence of Sudan and South Sudan as two viable and prosperous states with robust and accountable political structures;

               (c)

               the resolution of current conflicts and the avoidance of potential conflicts between or within countries in the region;

               (d)

               the support of political, security and economic regional cooperation.

         Article 3
   Mandate
   1.   In order to achieve the Union's policy objectives in relation to the Horn of Africa, the mandate of the EUSR shall be to:

               (a)

               engage with all relevant stakeholders of the region, governments, regional authorities, international and regional organisations, civil society and diasporas, with a view to furthering the Union's policy objectives and contribute to a better understanding of the role of the Union in the region;

               (b)

               represent the Union in relevant international fora, as appropriate, and ensure visibility for Union support to crisis management, as well as conflict resolution and prevention;

               (c)

               encourage and support effective political and security cooperation and economic integration in the region through the Union's partnership with the African Union (AU) and sub-regional organisations, in particular the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD);

               (d)

               follow political developments in the region and contribute to the development of the Union's policy towards the region, including in relation to Somalia, Sudan, South Sudan, the Ethiopia-Eritrea border issue and implementation of the Algiers Agreement, the Nile Basin initiative and other concerns in the region that have an impact on its security, stability and prosperity

               (e)

               with regard to Somalia, and working in close coordination with the EU Special Envoy for Somalia and relevant regional and international partners, including the United Nations Secretary-General Special Representative for Somalia and the African Union, contribute actively to actions and initiatives leading to further stabilization and post transition arrangements for Somalia, with an emphasis on promoting a coordinated and coherent international approach towards Somalia, building good neighbourly relations and supporting the development of the security sector in Somalia, including, through the European Union military mission to contribute to the training of Somali security forces (EUTM Somalia), EUNAVFOR Atalanta, EUCAP Nestor and the Union's continued support to the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM), working closely with Member States;

               (f)

               with regard to Sudan and South Sudan, and working in close cooperation with the respective Heads of Union delegations, contribute to the coherence and effectiveness of Union policy towards Sudan and South Sudan and support their peaceful coexistence, in particular through implementation of the Addis Agreements and resolution of the outstanding issues in relation to the Comprehensive Peace Agreement, including Abyei, political solutions to the ongoing conflicts, particularly in Darfur, Southern Kordofan and Blue Nile, institution-building in South Sudan and national reconciliation. In this regard, the EUSR will contribute to a coherent international approach in close cooperation with the AU and in particular the AU High Level Implementation Panel for Sudan (AUHIP), the United Nations (UN) and other leading regional and international stakeholders.

               (g)

               follow closely the trans-boundary challenges affecting the Horn of Africa, including terrorism, radicalisation, maritime security and piracy, organised crime, arms smuggling, refugee and migration flows and any political and security consequences of humanitarian crises;

               (h)

               promote humanitarian access throughout the region;

               (i)

               contribute to the implementation of the Council Decision 2011/168/CFSP (3) and the Union's human rights policy in cooperation with the EUSR for Human Rights, including the EU Guidelines on human rights, in particular the EU Guidelines on Children and Armed Conflict as well as on violence against women and girls and combating all forms of discrimination against them, and the Union's policy regarding UN Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1325 (2000) on Women, Peace and Security, including by monitoring and reporting on developments as well as formulating recommendations in this regard.

         2.   For the purpose of the fulfilment of the mandate, the EUSR shall, inter alia:

               (a)

               advise and report on the definition of Union positions in international fora, as appropriate, in order to promote proactively the Union's comprehensive policy approach towards the Horn of Africa;

               (b)

               maintain an overview of all activities of the Union.

         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, the Union delegations in the region and the Commission.
   Article 5
   Financing
   1.   The financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure related to the mandate of the EUSR for the period from 1 November 2013 to 31 October 2014 shall be EUR 2 720 000.
   2.   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 and security issues as required by the mandate. The EUSR shall promptly and regularly inform the Council and the Commission of the composition of the team.
   2.   Member States, the institutions of the Union and the EEAS may propose the secondment of staff to work with 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.
   4.   The EUSR staff shall be co-located with the relevant EEAS departments or Union delegations in order to contribute to the coherence and consistency of their respective activities.
   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 missions of the EUSR and the members of the EUSR's staff shall be agreed with the host countries, as appropriate. Member States and the EEAS 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 (4).
   Article 9
   Access to information and logistical support
   1.   Member States, the Commission, the EEAS 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 conformity 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, including mission-specific physical, organisational and procedural security measures, governing the management of the secure movement of personnel to, and within, the mission area as well as the management of security incidents and including a mission contingency plan and 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
   1.   The EUSR shall regularly provide the HR and the PSC 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 HR or the PSC, the EUSR may provide the Foreign Affairs Council with reports. In accordance with Article 36 of the Treaty the EUSR may be involved in briefing the European Parliament.
   2.   The EUSR shall report on the best way of pursuing Union initiatives, such as the contribution of the Union to reforms, and including the political aspects of relevant Union development projects, in coordination with the Union delegations in the region.
   Article 12
   Coordination
   1.   The EUSR shall contribute to the unity, consistency and effectiveness of the Union's actions and shall help to ensure that all Union instruments and Member States' action are engaged consistently, to attain the Union's policy objectives. The activities of the EUSR shall be coordinated with those of Union Delegations and of the Commission, as well as those of other EUSR's active in the region, in particular with the EUSR to the AU and with the EU Special Envoy for Somalia. The EUSR shall provide regular briefings to Member States’ missions and the Union delegations in the region.
   2.   In the field, close liaison and communication shall be maintained with the Heads of the Union delegation and Member States’ Heads of Mission. They shall make best efforts to assist the EUSR in the implementation of the mandate. The EUSR, in close co-ordination with the relevant Union delegations, shall provide local political guidance to the Force Commander of EUNAVFOR Atalanta, the Mission Commander of EUTM Somalia, the Head of EUCAP Nestor and the Head of EUAVSEC in South Sudan. The EUSR, the EU Operation Commanders and the Civilian Operation Commander shall consult each other as required.
   3.   The EUSR shall closely cooperate with the authorities of the countries involved, the UN, the AU, IGAD, other national regional and international stakeholders, and also with civil society in the region.
   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 to the Council, the HR and the Commission a progress report by the end of April 2014 and a comprehensive mandate implementation report at the end of the mandate.
   Article 14
   Entry into force
   This Decision shall enter into force on the day of its adoption.

      Done at Brussels, 24 October 2013.

            For the Council

            The President

         L. LINKEVIČIUS

      (1)  Council Decision 2011/819/CFSP of 8 December 2011 appointing the European Union Special Representative for the Horn of Africa (OJ L 327, 9.12.2011, p. 62.).

      (2)  Council Decision 2010/450/CFSP of 11 August 2010 appointing the European Union Special Representative for Sudan (OJ L 211, 12.8.2010, p. 42.).

      (3)  Council Decision 2011/168/CFSP of 21 March 2011 on the International Criminal Court and repealing Common Position 2003/444/CFSP (OJ L 76, 22.3.2011, p. 56.).

      (4)  Council Decision 2011/292/EU of 31 March 2011 on the security rules for protecting EU classified information (OJ L 141, 27.5.2011, p. 17.).


title: 2014/229/EU: Council Decision of 27 October 2009 on thesigning of the Framework Agreement on comprehensive Partnership andCooperation between the European Community and its Member States, of theone part, and the Republic of Indonesia, of the other part

text:
               26.4.2014

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 125/16

         COUNCIL DECISION
   of 27 October 2009
   on the signing of the Framework Agreement on comprehensive Partnership and Cooperation between the European Community and its Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Indonesia, of the other part

      (2014/229/EU)

   THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
   Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Articles 133 and 181 in conjunction with Article 300(2) thereof,
   Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               On 25 November 2004, the Council authorised the Commission to negotiate a Framework Agreement on Partnership and Cooperation, hereinafter referred to as ‘the Agreement’, with the Republic of Indonesia.

               (2)

               Subject to its possible conclusion at a later date, the Agreement should be signed,

         HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:
   Article 1
   The signing of the Framework Agreement on comprehensive Partnership and Cooperation between the European Community and its Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Indonesia, of the other part, is hereby approved on behalf of the Community, subject to the Council Decision concerning the conclusion of the said Agreement.
   The text of the Agreement is attached to this Decision.
   Article 2
   The President of the Council is hereby authorised to designate the person(s) empowered to sign the Agreement on behalf of the Community.

      Done at Luxembourg, 27 October 2009.

            For the Council

            The President

         C. BILDT


title: 2014/115/EU: Council Decision of 2 December 2013 on the conclusion of the Protocol Amending the Agreement on Government Procurement

text:
               7.3.2014

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 68/1

      COUNCIL DECISION

   of 2 December 2013
   on the conclusion of the Protocol Amending the Agreement on Government Procurement
   (2014/115/EU)
   THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
   Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular the first subparagraph of Article 207(4), in conjunction with Article 218(6)(a)(v) thereof,
   Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,
   Having regard to the consent of the European Parliament,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               The negotiations on the revision of the WTO Agreement on Government Procurement (1994 GPA) were launched in January 1999 pursuant to Article XXIV:7(b) and (c) of the 1994 GPA.

               (2)

               Negotiations have been conducted by the Commission in consultation with the Special Committee established by Article 207(3) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.

               (3)

               On 15 December 2011, the Parties to the 1994 GPA reached a political agreement at Ministerial level on the outcomes of the negotiations. That political agreement was confirmed through the adoption by the GPA Committee on 30 March 2012 of a Decision on the outcomes of the negotiations. By means of that Decision, which includes a Protocol Amending the Agreement on Government Procurement (the ‘Protocol’), the Parties to the 1994 GPA authenticated the text of the Protocol and opened it for their acceptance.

               (4)

               The Protocol should be approved on behalf of the Union.

         HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
   Article 1
   The Protocol amending the Agreement on Government Procurement is hereby approved on behalf of the European Union.
   The text of the Protocol is attached to this Decision.
   Article 2
   The President of the Council shall designate the person(s) empowered to deposit, on behalf of the Union, the instrument of acceptance, as specified in paragraph 3 of the Protocol and consistent with Article XXIV:9 of the 1994 GPA in order to express the consent of the Union to be bound by the Protocol (1).
   Article 3
   The Protocol shall not be construed as conferring rights or imposing obligations which can be directly invoked in the Union or Member State courts.
   Article 4
   This Decision shall enter into force on the day of its adoption.

      Done at Brussels, 2 December 2013.

            For the Council

            The President

         E. GUSTAS

      (1)  The date of entry into force of the Protocol will be published in the Official Journal of the European Union by the General Secretariat of the Council.


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31973D0101(03)

Council Decision of 1 January 1973 increasing the number of Advocates-General

Official Journal L 002 , 01/01/1973 P. 0029 - 0029 Spanish special edition: Chapter 01 Volume 1 P. 0201  Portuguese special edition Chapter 01 Volume 1 P. 0201

++++COUNCIL DECISION  OF 1 JANUARY 1973  INCREASING THE NUMBER OF ADVOCATES-GENERAL  THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMUNITIES ,  HAVING REGARD TO THE TREATY ESTABLISHING THE EUROPEAN COAL AND STEEL COMMUNITY , AND IN PARTICULAR ARTICLE 32A THEREOF ;  HAVING REGARD TO THE TREATY ESTABLISHING THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC COMMUNITY , AND IN PARTICULAR ARTICLE 166 THEREOF ;  HAVING REGARD TO THE TREATY ESTABLISHING THE EUROPEAN ATOMIC ENERGY COMMUNITY , AND IN PARTICULAR ARTICLE 138 THEREOF ;  HAVING REGARD TO THE LETTER OF 23 NOVEMBER 1972 IN WHICH THE COURT REQUESTED THAT THE NUMBER OF ADVOCATES-GENERAL BE INCREASED TO FOUR ;  WHEREAS ARTICLE 18 OF THE ACT CONCERNING THE CONDITIONS OF ACCESSION AND THE ADJUSTMENTS TO THE TREATIES ( 1 ) INCREASED THE NUMBER OF ADVOCATES-GENERAL TO THREE ;  WHEREAS THE JOINT DECLARATION ON THE COURT OF JUSTICE ANNEXED TO THE FINAL ACT OF THE CONFERENCE BETWEEN THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES AND THE STATES WHICH APPLIED FOR MEMBERSHIP OF THOSE COMMUNITIES ( 2 ) STIPULATES THAT SUCH ADDITIONAL MEASURES AS MAY PROVE NECESSARY FOLLOWING THE ACCESSION OF THE NEW MEMBER STATES SHOULD BE TAKEN BY THE COUNCIL WHICH , AT THE REQUEST OF THE COURT , MAY INCREASE THE NUMBER OF ADVOCATES-GENERAL TO FOUR ;  WHEREAS THE NUMBER OF ADVOCATES-GENERAL SHOULD BE INCREASED TO FOUR ;  WHEREAS THE THIRD PARAGRAPH OF ARTICLE 32B OF THE TREATY ESTABLISHING THE EUROPEAN COAL AND STEEL COMMUNITY , THE THIRD PARAGRAPH OF ARTICLE 167 OF THE TREATY ESTABLISHING THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC COMMUNITY AND THE THIRD PARAGRAPH OF ARTICLE 139 OF THE TREATY ESTABLISHING THE EUROPEAN ATOMIC ENERGY COMMUNITY SHOULD BE AMENDED SO THAT THE PARTIAL REPLACEMENT ON EACH OCCASION CONCERNS TWO ADVOCATES-GENERAL ;  WHEREAS IN ORDER TO ENSURE THE OPERATION OF THE REPLACEMENT SYSTEM PROVIDED FOR , THE EXPIRY DATE OF THE TERM OF OFFICE OF THE ADVOCATE-GENERAL APPOINTED TO OCCUPY FOR THE FIRST TIME THE POST CREATED BY THIS DECISION SHOULD BE BROUGHT FORWARD TO 6 OCTOBER 1976 ,  HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS :  ARTICLE 1  THE FOLLOWING SHALL BE SUBSTITUTED FOR THE FIRST PARAGRAPH OF ARTICLE 32A OF THE TREATY ESTABLISHING THE EUROPEAN COAL AND STEEL COMMUNITY , THE FIRST PARAGRAPH OF ARTICLE 166 OF THE TREATY ESTABLISHING THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC COMMUNITY AND THE FIRST PARAGRAPH OF ARTICLE 138 OF THE TREATY ESTABLISHING THE EUROPEAN ATOMIC ENERGY COMMUNITY :   " THE COURT OF JUSTICE SHALL BE ASSISTED BY FOUR ADVOCATES-GENERAL . "  ARTICLE 2  THE FOLLOWING SHALL BE SUBSTITUTED FOR THE THIRD PARAGRAPH OF ARTICLE 32B OF THE TREATY ESTABLISHING THE EUROPEAN COAL AND STEEL COMMUNITY , THE THIRD PARAGRAPH OF ARTICLE 167 OF THE TREATY ESTABLISHING THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC COMMUNITY AND THE THIRD PARAGRAPH OF ARTICLE 139 OF THE TREATY ESTABLISHING THE EUROPEAN ATOMIC ENERGY COMMUNITY :   " EVERY THREE YEARS THERE SHALL BE A PARTIAL REPLACEMENT OF THE ADVOCATES-GENERAL . TWO ADVOCATES-GENERAL SHALL BE REPLACED ON EACH OCCASION . "  ARTICLE 3  A NEW ADVOCATE-GENERAL SHALL BE APPOINTED ON 1 JANUARY 1973 . HIS TERM OF OFFICE SHALL EXPIRE ON 6 OCTOBER 1976 .  DONE AT BRUSSELS , 1 JANUARY 1973 .  FOR THE COUNCIL  THE PRESIDENT  P . HARMEL  ( 1 ) OJ SPECIAL EDITION , 27 . 3 . 1972 , P . 14 .  ( 2 ) OJ SPECIAL EDITION , 27 . 3 . 1972 , P . 194 .


title: Decision (EU) 2016/1521 of the European Parliament of 28 April 2016 on the closure of the accounts of the European Fisheries Control Agency for the financial year 2014

text:
               14.9.2016

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 246/250

         DECISION (EU) 2016/1521 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT
   of 28 April 2016
   on the closure of the accounts of the European Fisheries Control Agency for the financial year 2014
   THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT,

               —

               having regard to the final annual accounts of the European Fisheries Control Agency for the financial year 2014,

               —

               having regard to the Court of Auditors’ report on the annual accounts of the European Fisheries Control Agency for the financial year 2014, together with the Agency’s reply (1),

               —

               having regard to the statement of assurance (2) as to the reliability of the accounts and the legality and regularity of the underlying transactions provided by the Court of Auditors for the financial year 2014, pursuant to Article 287 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

               —

               having regard to the Council’s recommendation of 12 February 2016 on discharge to be given to the Agency in respect of the implementation of the budget for the financial year 2014 (05584/2016 – C8-0081/2016),

               —

               having regard to Article 319 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

               —

               having regard to Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (3), and in particular Article 208 thereof,

               —

               having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 768/2005 of 26 April 2005 establishing a Community Fisheries Control Agency and amending Regulation (EEC) No 2847/93 establishing a control system applicable to the common fisheries policy (4), and in particular Article 36 thereof,

               —

               having regard to Commission Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2343/2002 of 19 November 2002 on the framework Financial Regulation for the bodies referred to in Article 185 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (5),

               —

               having regard to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 1271/2013 of 30 September 2013 on the framework financial regulation for the bodies referred to in Article 208 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council (6), and in particular Article 108 thereof,

               —

               having regard to Rule 94 of and Annex V to its Rules of Procedure,

               —

               having regard to the report of the Committee on Budgetary Control and the opinion of the Committee on Fisheries (A8-0104/2016),

               1.

               Notes that the final annual accounts of the European Fisheries Control Agency are as annexed to the Court of Auditors’ report;

               2.

               Approves the closure of the accounts of the European Fisheries Control Agency for the financial year 2014;

               3.

               Instructs its President to forward this decision to the Executive Director of the European Fisheries Control Agency, the Council, the Commission and the Court of Auditors, and to arrange for its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union (L series).

            The President

         Martin SCHULZ

            The Secretary-General

         Klaus WELLE

      (1)  OJ C 409, 9.12.2015, p. 151.

      (2)  See footnote 1.

      (3)  OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1.

      (4)  OJ L 128, 21.5.2005, p. 1.

      (5)  OJ L 357, 31.12.2002, p. 72.

      (6)  OJ L 328, 7.12.2013, p. 42.


title: Council Decision (EU, Euratom) 2016/641 of 21 April 2016 appointing a member, proposed by the Federal Republic of Germany, of the European Economic and Social Committee

text:
               23.4.2016

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 108/33

         COUNCIL DECISION (EU, Euratom) 2016/641
   of 21 April 2016
   appointing a member, proposed by the Federal Republic of Germany, of the European Economic and Social Committee
   THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
   Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 302 thereof,
   Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular Article 106a thereof,
   Having regard to the proposal of the German Government,
   Having regard to the opinion of the European Commission,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               On 18 September 2015 and 1 October 2015, the Council adopted Decisions (EU, Euratom) 2015/1600 (1) and 2015/1790 (2) appointing the members of the European Economic and Social Committee for the period from 21 September 2015 to 20 September 2020.

               (2)

               A member's seat on the European Economic and Social Committee has become vacant following the end of the term of office of Mr Egbert BIERMANN,

         HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
   Article 1
   Herr Dr Norbert KLUGE, Leiter der Abteilung Mitbestimmungsförderung der Hans-Böckler-Stiftung, is hereby appointed as a member of the European Economic and Social Committee for the remainder of the current term of office, which runs until 20 September 2020.
   Article 2
   This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.

      Done at Luxembourg, 21 April 2016.

            For the Council

            The President

         G.A. VAN DER STEUR

      (1)  Council Decision (EU, Euratom) 2015/1600 of 18 September 2015 appointing the members of the European Economic and Social Committee for the period from 21 September 2015 to 20 September 2020 (OJ L 248, 24.9.2015, p. 53).

      (2)  Council Decision (EU, Euratom) 2015/1790 of 1 October 2015 appointing the members of the European Economic and Social Committee for the period from 21 September 2015 to 20 September 2020 (OJ L 260, 7.10.2015, p. 23).


title: Council Decision 2011/819/CFSP of 8 December 2011 appointing the European Union Special Representative for the Horn of Africa

text:
               9.12.2011

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 327/62

         COUNCIL DECISION 2011/819/CFSP
   of 8 December 2011
   appointing the European Union Special Representative for the Horn of Africa
   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)

               There is a need for a regional response by the Union to the complex and inter-related challenges in the Horn of Africa region.

               (2)

               Mr Alexander RONDOS should be appointed European Union Special Representative (EUSR) for the Horn of Africa for the period from 1 January to 30 June 2012.

               (3)

               The EUSR will implement his 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
   Mr Alexander RONDOS is hereby appointed European Union Special Representative (EUSR) for the Horn of Africa for the period from 1 January to 30 June 2012. The mandate of the EUSR may be extended or terminated earlier, if the Council so decides, on a proposal of the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy (HR).
   For the purposes of the mandate of the EUSR, the Horn of Africa is defined as comprising the Republic of Djibouti, the State of Eritrea, the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, the Republic of Kenya, the Somali Republic, the Republic of South Sudan, the Republic of the Sudan and the Republic of Uganda. For issues with broader regional implications, including piracy, the EUSR shall engage with countries and regional entities beyond the Horn of Africa, as appropriate.
   In view of the need for a regional approach to the inter-related challenges facing the region, the EUSR for the Horn of Africa shall work in close consultation with the EUSR for South Sudan and the Sudan who shall retain primary responsibility for those two countries.
   Article 2
   Policy objectives
   1.   The mandate of the EUSR shall be based on the policy objectives of the European Union (‘EU’ or ‘Union’) in relation to the Horn of Africa to contribute actively to regional and international efforts to achieve lasting peace, security and development in the region. The EUSR shall furthermore aim to enhance the quality, intensity and impact of the EU’s multi-faceted engagement in the Horn of Africa.
   2.   Initial priority shall be given to Somalia and to the regional dimensions of the conflict, as well as to piracy which has its root causes in the instability of Somalia.
   3.   With regard to Somalia, the EU’s policy objectives aim, through the coordinated and effective use of all its instruments, to promote a return for Somalia and its people to a path of peace and prosperity. To that end, the EU supports the role of the United Nations (UN) in facilitating a credible and inclusive Somali-led political process and will continue to contribute actively, together with regional and international partners, to the implementation of the Djibouti Peace Agreement and its post-transition arrangements.
   4.   Regarding piracy, the EUSR’s role shall be to contribute to developing and implementing a coherent, effective and balanced EU approach to piracy originating in Somalia, encompassing all aspects of EU action, particularly in the political, security and development areas and to be the EU’s key interlocutor on piracy for the international community including the Eastern and Southern Africa and Indian Ocean (ESA/IO) region.
   Article 3
   Mandate
   1.   In order to achieve the EU’s policy objectives in relation to the Horn of Africa, the mandate of the EUSR shall be to:

               (a)

               engage with all relevant stakeholders of the region, governments, existing regional authorities, international and regional organisations, civil society and diasporas, with a view to furthering the EU’s objectives and contribute to a better understanding of the role of the Union in the region;

               (b)

               represent the Union in relevant international fora and ensure visibility for EU support to crisis management and prevention;

               (c)

               encourage and support effective political cooperation and economic integration in the region through the EU’s partnership with the African Union (AU) and sub-regional organisations;

               (d)

               contribute to the implementation of the EU’s policy towards the Horn of Africa, in close cooperation with the European External Action Service (EEAS), Union delegations in the region and the Commission;

               (e)

               with regard to Somalia, and working in close coordination with relevant regional and international partners, contribute actively to actions and initiatives leading to the implementation of the Djibouti Peace Agreement and its post-transition arrangements, supporting institution-building, the rule of law, and the establishment of capable governance structures at all levels; improving security; promoting justice, national reconciliation and respect for human rights; improving humanitarian access, especially in South-Central Somalia through appropriate advocacy activities regarding respect for international humanitarian law; and safeguarding compliance with the humanitarian principles of humanity, neutrality, impartiality and independence;

               (f)

               maintain close and active cooperation with the United Nations Secretary-General (UNSG) Special Representative for Somalia, participate in the work of the International Contact Group for Somalia and other relevant fora, and promote a coordinated and coherent international approach towards Somalia, including, through the European Union military mission to contribute to the training of Somali security forces (EUTM Somalia), EUNAVFOR Atalanta and EU’s continued support to the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM), working closely with Member States;

               (g)

               closely follow the regional dimension of the Somali crisis, including terrorism, arms smuggling, refugee and migration flows, and maritime security, piracy and related financial flows;

               (h)

               regarding piracy, maintain an overview of all EU actions within the EEAS, the Commission and Member States, and maintain regular high level political contacts with the countries in the region affected by piracy originating in Somalia, the regional organisations, the UN Contact Group on Piracy off the Coast of Somalia, the UN and other key actors in order to ensure a coherent and comprehensive approach to piracy and to ensure the EU’s key role in the international efforts to fight piracy. This includes the EU’s active support to regional maritime capacity-building and for the judicial treatment of pirates, and ensuring that the root causes of piracy within Somalia are adequately addressed. It also includes continued support to the ESA/IO region in the implementation of its counter piracy strategy and action plan as well as the Djibouti Code of Conduct;

               (i)

               follow political developments in the region and contribute to the development of the EU policy towards the region, including in relation to the Ethiopia-Eritrea border issue and implementation of the Algiers Agreement, the Nile Basin initiative and other concerns in the region that impact on its security, stability, prosperity, including the challenge of ensuring accountable governments or in cases of outbreak of violence or political breakdown;

               (j)

               follow closely the trans-boundary challenges affecting the Horn of Africa, including any political and security consequences of humanitarian crises;

               (k)

               contribute to the implementation of EU human rights policy in the Horn of Africa, including the EU Guidelines on human rights, in particular the EU Guidelines on Children and Armed Conflict as well as on violence against women and girls and combating all forms of discrimination against them, and the EU policy on Women, Peace and Security, including by monitoring and reporting on developments as well as formulating recommendations in this regard.

         2.   For the purpose of the fulfilment of his mandate, the EUSR shall, inter alia:

               (a)

               advise and report on the definition of EU positions in international fora in order to promote proactively the EU’s comprehensive policy approach towards the Horn of Africa;

               (b)

               maintain an overview of all activities of the Union and cooperate closely with all relevant Union delegations.

         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 EEAS.
   Article 5
   Financing
   1.   The financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure related to the mandate of the EUSR for the period from 1 January to 30 June 2012 shall be EUR 670 000.
   2.   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 and security 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, institutions of the Union and the EEAS may propose the secondment of staff to work with the EUSR. The salary of personnel who are seconded by a Member State, an institution of the Union or the EEAS to the EUSR 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, 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 mission of the EUSR and the members of the EUSR’s staff shall be agreed with the host country/countries, 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 (1).
   Article 9
   Access to information and logistical support
   1.   Member States, the Commission, the EEAS and the General Secretariat of the Council shall ensure that the EUSR is given access to any relevant information.
   2.   The Union delegations and/or the Member States, as appropriate, shall provide logistical support in the region.
   Article 10
   Security
   In accordance with the EU 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 conformity with his mandate and the security situation in his geographical area of responsibility, for the security of all personnel under his direct authority, in particular by:

               (a)

               establishing a mission-specific security plan, including mission-specific physical, organisational and procedural security measures, governing the management of the secure movement of personnel to, and within, the mission area, as well as the management of security incidents and including a mission contingency and 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;

               (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 mid-term report and the report on the implementation of the mandate.

         Article 11
   Reporting
   1.   The EUSR shall regularly provide the HR and the PSC with oral and written reports. The EUSR shall also report as necessary to Council working parties. Regular written reports shall be circulated through the COREU network. Upon recommendation of the HR or the PSC, the EUSR may provide the Foreign Affairs Council with reports.
   2.   The EUSR shall report on the best way of pursuing Union initiatives, such as the contribution of the Union to reforms, and including the political aspects of relevant Union development projects, in coordination with Union delegations in the region.
   Article 12
   Coordination
   1.   The EUSR shall promote overall Union political coordination and shall help Union delegations to ensure that all Union instruments in the field are engaged coherently to attain the EU’s policy objectives. The activities of the EUSR shall be coordinated with those of Union delegations and of the Commission, as well as those of other EUSRs active in the region, in particular with the EUSR for South Sudan and the Sudan and the EUSR to the AU. The EUSR shall provide Member States’ missions and Union delegations in the region with regular briefings.
   2.   In the field, close liaison shall be maintained with Union delegations and Member State Heads of Mission. They shall make best efforts to assist the EUSR in the implementation of the mandate. The EUSR, in close coordination with the relevant Union delegations, shall provide local political guidance to the Force Commander of EUNAVFOR Atalanta and the Mission Commander of EUTM Somalia. The EUSR and the EU Operation Commander shall consult each other as required.
   3.   The EUSR shall closely cooperate with the authorities of the countries involved, the UN, the AU, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), other national, regional and international stakeholders, and also with civil society in the region.
   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 to the Council, the HR and the Commission a comprehensive mandate implementation report at the end of the mandate.
   Article 14
   Entry into force
   This Decision shall enter into force on the day of its adoption.

      Done at Brussels, 8 December 2011.

            For the Council

            The President

         M. DOWGIELEWICZ

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


title: 2007/233/EC: Commission Decision of 12 April 2007 on appointment of members representing the private sector in the Joint Transfer Pricing Forum, expert group on transfer pricing

text:
               17.4.2007

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 100/25

      COMMISSION DECISION

   of 12 April 2007
   on appointment of members representing the private sector in the Joint Transfer Pricing Forum, expert group on transfer pricing
   (2007/233/EC)
   THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,
   Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
   Having regard to Commission Decision 2007/75/EC of 22 December 2006 setting up an expert group on transfer pricing (1) to advise the Commission on transfer pricing tax issues, and in particular Article 4 thereof,
   Having regard to the call for applications for business members and chairman for the Joint Transfer Pricing Forum, published on 22 December 2006 on the website of Taxation and Customs Union Directorate-General,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               According to Article 4 of the Decision 2007/75/EC, the Commission shall appoint a chairperson and a maximum of 15 specialists from the private sector with experience and competence in transfer pricing.

               (2)

               According to paragraph 15 of the call for applications, the persons selected to become business members of the Joint Transfer Pricing Forum will be eminent persons in the field of transfer pricing, chosen by the European Commission assisted by the EU Council Presidency and the UNICE Fiscal Affairs Committee, from appropriately qualified applicants, active in industry, services, the business community or in fields of activity linked with transfer pricing.

               (3)

               Some 44 applications were received following the call for applications,

         HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:
   Article 1
   The Commission herewith appoints for a period of two years 15 members representing the private sector and a Chairman in the Joint Transfer Pricing Forum, experts group, whose names are reproduced in the Annex.
   Article 2
   The Decision shall take effect on 1 March 2007.

      Done at Brussels, 12 April 2007.

            For the Commission

         László KOVÁCS

            Member of the Commission

      (1)  OJ L 32, 6.2.2007, p. 189.

      ANNEX
      Selected chairman:
      Bruno GIBERT
      List of selected members representing the private sector:

                  Dirk VAN STAPPEN

                  Isabel VERLINDEN

                  Svetla MARINOVA

                  Werner STUFFER

                  Heinz-Klaus KROPPEN

                  Kennet PETTERSSON

                  Sabine WAHL

                  Guglielmo MAISTO

                  Guy KERSCH

                  Theo KEIJZER

                  Monique VAN HERKSEN

                  Håkan ANDREASSON

                  Eduardo GRACIA

                  Michael SUFRIN

                  Nicholas DEE


title: 2014/231/EU: Council Decision of 14 April 2014 on the conclusion of the Framework Agreement on Comprehensive Partnership and Cooperation between the European Community and its Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Indonesia, of the other part, as regards matters related to readmission

text:
               26.4.2014

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 125/46

         COUNCIL DECISION
   of 14 April 2014
   on the conclusion of the Framework Agreement on Comprehensive Partnership and Cooperation between the European Community and its Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Indonesia, of the other part, as regards matters related to readmission

      (2014/231/EU)

   THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
   Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 79(3), in conjunction with Article 218(6)(a) thereof,
   Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,
   Having regard to the consent of the European Parliament (1),
   Whereas:

               (1)

               In accordance with the Council Decision 2014/229/EU (2), the Framework Agreement on Comprehensive Partnership and Cooperation between the European Community and its Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Indonesia, of the other part (‘the Agreement’) was signed on 9 November 2009, subject to its conclusion at a later date.

               (2)

               In accordance with Articles 1 and 2 of the Protocol (No 21) 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, those Member States are not taking part in the adoption of this Decision and are not bound by it or subject to its application.

               (3)

               In accordance with Articles 1 and 2 of the Protocol (No 22) on the position of Denmark, annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, Denmark is not taking part in the adoption of this Decision and is not bound by it or subject to its application.

               (4)

               The provisions of the Agreement other than those of Article 34(3) related to readmission are the subject of a separate Decision (3) to be adopted in parallel to this Decision.

               (5)

               The Agreement should be approved on behalf of the Union,

         HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
   Article 1
   The Framework Agreement on Comprehensive Partnership and Cooperation between the European Community and its Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Indonesia, of the other part (4), as regards Article 34(3) thereof, is hereby approved on behalf of the European Union.
   Article 2
   The High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy shall chair the Joint Committee provided for in Article 41 of the Agreement. The Union or, as the case may be, the Union and the Member States, shall be represented in the Joint Committee depending on the subject matter.
   Article 3
   The President of the Council shall, on behalf of the Union, give the notification provided for in Article 48(1) of the Agreement.
   Article 4
   This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.

      Done at Luxembourg, 14 April 2014.

            For the Council

            The President

         C. ASHTON

      (1)  Consent given on 26 February 2014 (not yet published in the Official Journal).

      (2)  Council Decision 2014/229/EU of 27 October 2009 on the signing of the Framework Agreement on comprehensive Partnership and Cooperation between the European Community and its Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Indonesia, of the other part (see page 16 of this Official Journal).

      (3)  Council Decision 2014/230/EU of 14 April 2014 on the conclusion of the Framework Agreement on Comprehensive Partnership and Cooperation between the European Community and its Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Indonesia, of the other part, with the exception of matters related to readmission (see page 44 of this Official Journal).

      (4)  The text of the Agreement has been published in OJ L 125, 26.4.2014, p. 17, together with the decision on signature.


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93/489/Euratom, ECSC, EEC: Commission Decision of 4 August 1993 adjusting the weightings applicable from 1 November 1992 to the renumeration of officials of the European Communities serving in countries outside the Community

Official Journal L 228 , 09/09/1993 P. 0045 - 0046

COMMISSION DECISION of 4 August 1993 adjusting the weightings applicable from 1 November 1992 to the renumeration of officials of the European Communities serving in countries outside the Community(93/489/Euratom, ECSC, EEC)THE  COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,  Having regard to the Treaty establishing a Single Council and a Single Commission of the European Communities,  Having regard to the Staff Regulations of the Officials of the European Communities laid down by Regulation (EEC, Euratom, ECSC) No 259/68 (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC, Euratom, ECSC) No 3761/92 (2), and in particular the second paragraph of  Article 13 of Annex X thereto,  Whereas pursuant to the first paragraph of Article 13 of Annex X to the Staff Regulations Council Regulation (Euratom, ECSC, EEC) No 1419/93 (3) laid down the weightings to be applied from 1 July 1992 to the remuneration of officials serving in  countries outside the Community payable in the currency of their country of employment;  Whereas the Commission has made a number of adjustments to these weightings in recent months, pursuant to the second paragraph of Article 13 of Annex X to the Staff Regulations (4);  Whereas, some of these weightings should be adjusted with effect from 1 November 1992 given that the statistics available to the Commission show that in certain countries outside the Community the variation in the cost of living measured on the basis of  the weigthing and the corresponding exchange rate has exceeded 5 % since weightings were last laid down,  DECIDES:   Sole Article  With effect from 1 November 1992 the weightings applicable to the remuneration of officials serving in countries outside the Community payable in the currency of their country of employment are adjusted as shown in the Annex.  The exchange rates for the payment of such remuneration shall be those used for implementation of the budget of the European Communities during the month preceding the date on which this Decision takes effect.  Done at Brussels, 4 August 1993.  For the Commission René STEICHEN Member of the Commission  (1) OJ No L 56, 4. 3. 1968, p. 1.  (2) OJ No L 383, 29. 12. 1992, p. 1.  (3) OJ No L 140, 11. 6. 1993, p. 1.  (4) OJ No L 131, 28. 5. 1993. pp. 53 to 62.      ANNEX    /* Tables: see OJ */


title: 2014/705/EU: Council Decision of 8 October 2014 appointing a United Kingdom member of the European Economic and Social Committee

text:
               11.10.2014

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 295/57

         COUNCIL DECISION
   of 8 October 2014
   appointing a United Kingdom member of the European Economic and Social Committee

      (2014/705/EU)

   THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
   Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 302 thereof,
   Having regard to the proposal of the United KingdomGovernment,
   Having regard to the opinion of the European Commission,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               On 13 September 2010 the Council adopted Decision 2010/570/EU, Euratom appointing the members of the European Economic and Social Committee for the period from 21 September 2010 to 20 September 2015 (1).

               (2)

               A member's seaton the European Economic and Social Committee has become vacant following the end of the term of office of Mr Bryan CASSIDY,

         HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
   Article 1
   Mr David YEANDLE OBE is hereby appointed as a member of the European Economic and Social Committee for the remainder of the current term of office, which runs until 20 September 2015.
   Article 2
   This Decision shall enter into force on the day of its adoption.

      Done at Luxembourg, 8 October 2014.

            For the Council

            The President

         M. LUPI

      (1)  OJ L 251, 25.9.2010, p. 8.


title: 2008/683/EC: Decision No 208 of 11 March 2008 concerning the establishment of a common framework for the collection of data on the settlement of pension claims (Text with EEA relevance)

text:
               21.8.2008

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 223/25

         ADMINISTRATIVE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES ON SOCIAL SECURITY FOR MIGRANT WORKERS

      DECISION No 208
   of 11 March 2008
   concerning the establishment of a common framework for the collection of data on the settlement of pension claims
   (Text with EEA relevance)
   (2008/683/EC)
   THE ADMINISTRATIVE COMMISSION ON SOCIAL SECURITY FOR MIGRANT WORKERS,
   Having regard to Article 81(d) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 1408/71 (1), under which the Administrative Commission shall foster and develop cooperation between Member States by modernising procedures for exchange of information, in particular by adapting the information flow between institutions for the purpose of telematic exchange, taking account of the development of data processing in each Member State, the main aim of such modernisation shall be to expedite the award of benefits,
   Having regard to Article 117 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 574/72 (2), under which the Administrative Commission shall, based on the research and proposals of the Technical Commission referred to in Article 117c of the implementing Regulation, adapt to new data processing techniques the models of documents as well as the routing channels and the data transmission procedures necessary for applying the Regulation and the implementing Regulation,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               To help the Administrative Commission to assess the extent to which the work of the Technical Commission is contributing to expediting the award of benefits it is appropriate to provide some basic quantified, as well as qualitative, information.

               (2)

               The divergences between the information available in the various Member States make comparison difficult and the collection of statistical data should not represent a heavy and unnecessary burden on the Member States.

               (3)

               The intention is therefore to collect key basic data on the processing and settlement of old-age pension claims in order to improve knowledge concerning the situation in each Member State, particularly regarding where the main bottlenecks lie in each Member State's system and procedures; to share information on best practice and generate ideas on how processing times could be reduced and to establish clear reference points against which it will be possible for each Member State to benchmark their own performance.

               (4)

               It is therefore appropriate to establish a broad common framework for the collection of data on the settlement of pension claims and precise guidelines for this purpose, should be given by the competent authorities to the national institutions.

               (5)

               Competent institutions shall bear in mind the development and impending introduction of Electronic Exchange of Social Security Information (EESSI) in the design and implementation of their internal national systems for the capture and collection of data on the processing and settlement of pension claims.

               (6)

               Decision No 182 which provided for the establishment of such a common framework expired on 1 January 2006,

         HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:
   1.   The competent institutions of the Member States (or designated competent institutions where there are several within a Member State) should take the measures necessary to ensure that data identified under point 5 can be collected and supplied.
   2.   This data should be supplied in January of each year, in respect of the preceding year to the Technical Commission, provided for under Article 117c of Regulation (EEC) No 574/72.
   3.   The Secretariat of the Technical Commission shall be charged with coordinating the collection of this data and, with the approval of the Technical Commission, preparing an annual summary for the Administrative Commission.
   4.   The data collected should concern only old-age pensions involving a claimant resident in another Member State and should show the following:

               (a)

               the reaction time of the investigating institution in the Member State of residence (that is the time taken by the investigating institution to inform the competent institution that a claim for a pension has been made to the latter institution). For the purposes of this Decision ‘investigating institution’ shall mean the organisation in the claimant's Member State of residence responsible for completing form E 202 whilst ‘competent institution’ means the organisation in the Member State which receives the completed E 202 and is responsible for processing the claim accordingly;

               (b)

               the time taken by the competent institution to process the claim (that is the time taken for the competent institution to issue a final decision);

               (c)

               the total processing time taken by the two Member States involved (that is the length of time the claimant had to wait for the final decision to be issued counting from the date at which the claim was first submitted to the investigating institution).

      Note: The reference to ‘form E 202’ shall apply mutatis mutandis to the appropriate Structured Electronic Document (SED) when electronic exchanges under the EESSI project commence.
   5.   The actual data collected should comprise the following:

               (a)

               the mean, shortest and longest time taken during the preceding twelve months for old age pension claims to be sent by the investigating institution to the competent institution;

               (b)

               the mean, shortest and longest time taken during the preceding twelve months for the issuing of a final decision by the competent institution on an old-age pension where the claimant is living in another Member State;

               (c)

               a short commentary by the competent institution to situate the data in context and clarify the factors involved in the settlement of the shortest and longest claims;

               (d)

               a short explanation by the competent institution of the methodology used, whether there has been a sample or not, size of sample, period covered, total numbers of files examined, etc.

         6.   Where possible, data collection begins in January 2008 with a view to a first submission to the Technical Commission in January 2009.
   7.   Each Member State will present their data to the Technical Commission with a view to promoting exchange of experience and dissemination of best practice.
   8.   The system of collecting and using the data be reviewed at the end of every year and where necessary recommendations made for improvements.
   9.   This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union.
   It shall apply from 1 January 2008.

            The Chair of the Administrative Commission

         Jana LOVŠIN

      (1)  OJ L 149, 5.7.1971, p. 2. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1992/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 392, 30.12.2006, p. 1).

      (2)  OJ L 74, 27.3.1972, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 101/2008 (OJ L 31, 5.2.2008, p. 15).


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1999/478/EC: Commission Decision of 14 July 1999 renewing the Advisory Committee on Fisheries and Aquaculture (notified under document number C(1999) 2042)

Official Journal L 187 , 20/07/1999 P. 0070 - 0073

COMMISSION DECISIONof 14 July 1999renewing the Advisory Committee on Fisheries and Aquaculture(notified under document number C(1999) 2042)(1999/478/EC)THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,(1) Whereas it is important for the Commission to obtain the reactions of the interests concerned on the questions raised by the establishment of a common fisheries policy (CFP);(2) Whereas an advisory committee (ACF) was created in the fisheries sector by Commission Decision 71/128/EEC(1) the text of which as last replaced by Decision 89/4/EEC(2), as amended by Decision 97/246/EC(3);(3) Whereas it appears opportune to widen, within the framework of the ACF, the dialogue on the development and management of the CFP to all parties concerned, in particular to the aquaculture sector and non-professionnal organisations; whereas for this purpose it is necessary to re-examine the structure of the Committee;(4) Whereas, in order to encourage the formulation of analyses and of joint positions on the CFP, it is useful to invite the members of ACF to deal first of all with questions of concern to them;(5) Whereas in the interests of efficiency it is necessary to limit the number of members of the Committee;(6) Whereas it is useful to improve the dialogue by means of a better link between the plenary committee, assigned to direct the work of the Committee and to express opinions, and the working groups charged with preparing these opinions;(7) Whereas the mandate of the members of the Committee expires on 31 July 1999 at the end of a transitional period set for the reform of the aforementioned Committee and that it is therefore appropriate to amend the text of the Decision in the sense indicated above;(8) Whereas in the interests of clarity the text of Decision 71/128/EEC should be replaced,HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:Article 11. An Advisory Committee on Fisheries and Aquaculture is set up within the Commission, made up of one plenary committee hereafter referred to as "the Committee" and four working groups referred to in Article 7.2. The Committee is composed of representatives of the following interests: professional organisations representing the producer companies, the processing industry and traders in fishery and aquaculture products and non-professional organisations representing the interests of consumers, the environment and development.3. Experts of the fisheries sector representing scientific and/or economic bodies, banking and first point-of-sale are represented in the groups defined in Article 7.Article 2The Committee may be consulted by the Commission on or take up, at the initiative of its chairman or at the request of one or more of its members, questions concerning the rules of the common fisheries policy and in particular measures that the Commission may take in the framework of such rules as well as economic and social questions in the fisheries sector, apart from those which concern, as social partners, employers and workers.Article 3The committee is composed of 20 members hereafter referred to as "the members".1. One seat is allotted to each of the 11 following interests, numbered from (1) to (11). For each of these 11 seats a full member and a deputy member is foreseen:>TABLE>2. The following also have a seat on the Committee: the chairman and the vice-chairman of the Fisheries sectorial dialogue committee(4), the chairman and vice-chairman of working groups 1, 3 and 4, as referred to in Article 7, and the chairman of working group 2 as referred to in Article 7.Article 41. The members of the Committee are appointed by the Commission on proposals from the organisations set up at Community level which are most representative of the interests specified in Article 3(1). The consumers' representative is proposed by the consumers'(5) committee.For each seat to be filled, except for the seats reserved for the sectoral dialogue committee on fisheries, the organisations shall propose two candidates of different nationality. For the seats allotted to the interests foreseen by Article 3(1) the proposals shall specify the name of the full member and that of the substitute.The term of office for a member of the Committee shall be three years. It may be renewable. The functions carried out are not subject to remuneration.After expiry of the three-year period, the members of the Committee remain in office until their replacement or the renewal of their mandate has been decided on.The mandate of a member comes to an end before the expiry of the three-year period through resignation or death.It may also be terminated when the body which put forward the member's candidacy requests that he or she be replaced.A person shall be appointed in accordance with the procedure laid down in paragraph 1 to replace such a member for the remainder of his or her term of office.2. The list of the members of the Committee shall be published by the Commission for information purposes in the Official Journal of the European Communities.Article 5The Committe shall elect, for a three-year duration, one chairman and two vice-chairmen. The election shall take place by a majority of two thirds of the members present.The members of the Committee referred to in Article 3(2) shall, with the exception of the shipowner member of the sectoral dialogue committee, make up the bureau of the Committee.The bureau shall elects its chairman and prepare and organise the activities of the working groups referred to in Article 7.Article 6At the request of one of the organisations referred to in Article 4(1), the chairman may invite a delegate of this organisation to attend the meetings of the Committee. He or she may under the same conditions invite to take part in the work of the Committee as an expert any person having particular authority on one of the subjects on the agenda. Deputy members may participate at the meetings as observers and at their own expense.Article 7The Committee shall appoint four working groups in order to prepare its opinions.The names of these groups as well as their chairmanships and composition appear in the annex to this decision.In agreement with the Commission, the participants in the working groups shall be chosen according to the agenda of each meeting by the most representative organisations set up at Community level. The representatives of biology or of the economy shall be chosen by the STECF(6). The Commission may, according to the agenda, designate additional experts.Article 81. The Committee shall meet on notification by the Commission according to an annual work programme adopted in agreement with the Commission. The bureau shall meet on notification by its chairman and in agreement with the Commission.2. The representatives of the Commission services shall take part in the meetings of the Committee, the bureau and of the working groups.3. The Commission services shall provide the secretariat of the Committee, of the bureau and of the working groups.4. In agreement with the Commission, the Committee shall draw up rules concerning the implementation of the work programme, the preparation of meetings, the location of meetings, reports, positions or conclusions and the formulation of opinions or recommendations.Article 9The Committee shall be required to give an opinion on the proposals formulated by the Commission as well as on the subjects appearing in its work programme.The Commission, in requesting the opinion of the Committee, may fix the period in which the opinion will have to be delivered.The positions of the concerned interests shall appear in a report forwarded forwarded to the Commission.If the required opinion is the subject of a unanimous agreement of the Committee, it shall establish joint conclusions which shall be attached to the report.Article 10Without prejudice to the provisions of Article 287 of the Treaty, the members of the Committee as well as those of the working groups shall be required not to reveal information they have received through the work of the Committee or the working groups, in the event that the Commission informs them that the required opinion or the question raised deals with a confidential matter.In this event, only the members of the Committee and representatives of the Commission services may attend the meetings.Article 11Decisions 71/128/EEC and 97/247/EC(7) are repealed.Article 12This Decision shall enter into force on 1 August 1999.Done at Brussels, 14 July 1999.For the CommissionEmma BONINOMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 68, 22.3.1971, p. 18.(2) OJ L 5, 7.1.1989, p. 33.(3) OJ L 97, 12.4.1997, p. 27.(4) OJ L 225, 12.8.1998, p.27 (98/500/EC).(5) OJ L 162, 13.7.1995, p. 37.(6) OJ L 297, 2.12.1993, p. 25.(7) OJ L 97, 12.4.1997, p. 28.ANNEXworking groups referred to in Article 71. Names of the working groupsGroup 1: Access to fisheries resources and management of fishing activity.Group 2: Aquaculture: fish, shellfish and molluscs.Group 3: Markets and trade policy.Group 4: General questions: economics and sectoral analysis.2. Chairmen and vice-chairmenA representative of the private shipowners shall chair working groups 1 and 4.A representative of the cooperative shipowners shall be vice-chairman of working group 1.A representative of the stock-breeders of fish and a representative of the stock-breeders of molluscs/shellfish shall alternatively chair and vice-chair working group 2.A representative of the processors shall chair working group 3.A representative of the traders shall chair working group 4.A representative of the producer organisations shall vice-chair working group 3.3. Number of seats per interest concerned :>TABLE>The Commission may designate additional experts according to the agenda.