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2000/223/EC: Council Decision of 13 March 2000 amending Decision 1999/70/EC concerning the external auditors of the national central banks

Official Journal L 071 , 18/03/2000 P. 0024 - 0024

COUNCIL DECISIONof 13 March 2000amending Decision 1999/70/EC concerning the external auditors of the national central banks(2000/223/EC)THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,Having regard to the Statute of the European System of Central Banks and of the European Central Bank and in particular to Article 27(1) thereof,Having regard to the recommendation of the European Central Bank (hereinafter referred to as the ECB) of 21 February 2000,Whereas:(1) The accounts of the ECB and of the national central banks are to be audited by independent external auditors recommended by the Governing Council of the ECB and approved by the Council of the European Union.(2) The Governing Council of the ECB recommended the Council to approve the replacement, starting from the financial year 2000, of one of the external auditors for the Deutsche Bundesbank who were approved by the Council in its Decision 1999/70/EC(1).(3) It is appropriate to follow the recommendation of the Governing Council,HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:Article 1Article 1(2) of Decision 1999/70/EC shall be replaced by the following: "2. KPMG Deutsche Treuhand-Gesellschaft AG and Ernst &  Young Deutsche Allgemeine Treuhand AG are hereby approved as the external auditors of the Deutsche Bundesbank for the annual accounts starting from the financial year 2000."Article 2This Decision shall be notified to the ECB.Article 3This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Communities.Done at Brussels, 13 March 2000.For the CouncilThe PresidentJ. PINA MOURA(1) OJ L 22, 29.1.1999, p. 69.


title: Decision of the European Parliament of 23 April 2009 on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Food Safety Authority for the financial year 2007

text:
               26.9.2009

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 255/185

         DECISION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT
   of 23 April 2009
   on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Food Safety Authority for the financial year 2007
   (2009/675/EC)
   THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT,

               —

               having regard to the final annual accounts of the European Food Safety Authority for the financial year 2007 (1),

               —

               having regard to the Court of Auditors’ report on the final annual accounts of the European Food Safety Authority for the financial year 2007, together with the Authority’s replies (2),

               —

               having regard to the Council’s recommendation of 10 February 2009 (5588/2009 — C6-0060/2009),

               —

               having regard to the EC Treaty, and in particular Article 276 thereof,

               —

               having regard to Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (3), and in particular Article 185 thereof,

               —

               having regard to Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 January 2002 laying down the general principles and requirements of food law, establishing the European Food Safety Authority and laying down procedures in matters of food safety (4), and in particular Article 44 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 Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (5), and in particular Article 94 thereof,

               —

               having regard to Rule 71 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 the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (A6-0172/2009),

               1.

               Grants the Executive Director of the European Food Safety Authority discharge in respect of the implementation of the Authority’s budget for the financial year 2007;

               2.

               Sets out its observations in the Resolution below;

               3.

               Instructs its President to forward this Decision and the Resolution that forms an integral part of it to the Executive Director of the European Food Safety Authority, the Council, the Commission and the Court of Auditors, and to arrange for their publication in the Official Journal of the European Union (L series).

            The President

         Hans-Gert PÖTTERING

            The Secretary-General

         Klaus WELLE

      (1)  OJ C 278, 31.10.2008, p. 35.

      (2)  OJ C 311, 5.12.2008, p. 100.

      (3)  OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1.

      (4)  OJ L 31, 1.2.2002, p. 1.

      (5)  OJ L 357, 31.12.2002, p. 72.
   RESOLUTION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT
   of 23 April 2009
   with observations forming an integral part of the Decision on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Food Safety Authority for the financial year 2007
   THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT,

               —

               having regard to the final annual accounts of the European Food Safety Authority for the financial year 2007 (1),

               —

               having regard to the Court of Auditors’ report on the final annual accounts of the European Food Safety Authority for the financial year 2007, together with the Authority’s replies (2),

               —

               having regard to the Council’s recommendation of 10 February 2009 (5588/2009 — C6-0060/2009),

               —

               having regard to the EC Treaty, and in particular Article 276 thereof,

               —

               having regard to Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (3), and in particular Article 185 thereof,

               —

               having regard to Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 January 2002 laying down the general principles and requirements of food law, establishing the European Food Safety Authority and laying down procedures in matters of food safety (4), and in particular Article 44 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 Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (5), and in particular Article 94 thereof,

               —

               having regard to Rule 71 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 the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (A6-0172/2009),

               A.

               whereas the Court of Auditors (ECA) stated that it has obtained reasonable assurance that the annual accounts for the financial year 2007 are reliable, and the underlying transactions are legal and regular,

               B.

               whereas on 22 April 2008 Parliament granted the Executive Director of the European Food Safety Authority discharge in respect of the implementation of the Authority’s budget for the financial year 2006 (6), and in its resolution accompanying the discharge decision, inter alia,

                           —

                           noted that underspending of payments in 2006 was mainly related to the Authority’s difficulties in recruiting highly-skilled scientific staff in Parma; stressed that only two-thirds of the 250 posts available under the Authority’s establishment plan had been filled by the end of 2006; underlined that a lack of staff resulted in a lower level of spending of operational funds,

                           —

                           noted that in 2006 payment rates were 56 % of appropriations for administrative expenditure and 50 % for operational activities; that 20 % of appropriations carried over from 2005 were cancelled at the end of 2006; and that a large number of transfers was made, with a high concentration at the year-end,

               1.

               Notes the ECA’s finding that appropriations amounting to EUR 8 600 000 were carried over to 2008 and EUR 4 800 000 cancelled; notes that this was partly due to the delayed adoption and implementation of the 2007 annual work plan for grants; notes that appropriations carried over from the preceding year amounted to EUR 7 900 000, of which EUR 4 500 000 was for operational activities; notes that over 25 % of the appropriations carried over for operational activities had to be cancelled at the year-end;

               2.

               Is concerned by the ECA’s conclusion that this situation is at odds with the principle of annuality and shows weaknesses in the Authority’s programming and budgeting;

               3.

               Notes the Authority’s reply that it took several measures in 2008 in order to improve budgetary management, such as templates, a vademecum and additional administrative support to accelerate the launch of grant calls;

               4.

               Notes the Authority’s reply with regard to appropriations carried over that the rate of carry-over (17-18 %) decreased by comparison to 2006 (22 %); notes however from the final accounts that the actual amount of carry-over increased from EUR 7 900 000 in 2006 to EUR 8 600 000 in 2007;

               5.

               Requests that the Authority follow up on the ECA’s remarks and make further efforts to improve and speed up budget implementation; requests that the follow-up measures be specified in the Authority’s annual activity report for 2008;

               6.

               Notes the ECA’s finding that the Authority treated a contribution received from the Commission in order to prepare for the accession of Croatia and Turkey as a normal subsidy, although it should have been treated as assigned revenue;

               7.

               Notes the Authority’s reply that as from 2008 all specific contributions have been registered as assigned revenue;

               8.

               Notes the ECA’s findings concerning weaknesses in the management of missions and the high number and value of exceptions;

               9.

               Notes the Authority’s reply that this situation was related to a specific unit where organisational changes have since been implemented;

               10.

               Notes that 2007 was the fifth operational year for the Authority;

               11.

               Underlines the Authority’s role in providing independent scientific advice on all matters with a direct or indirect impact on food safety, including animal health and welfare and plant protection, a role which is becoming more and more necessary in view of consumers’ concerns and the need to communicate scientific advice properly;

         Follow-up to previous discharge exercises

               12.

               Congratulates the Authority on having succeeded in filling 273 of the 300 posts provided for in its establishment plan after having had difficulties in recruiting highly-skilled scientific staff in Parma for several years;

               13.

               Observes that the personnel specific line reached 95 % of the execution rate instead of the 97 % forecast; notes, nevertheless, that the Authority still had difficulties in recruiting highly skilled scientific staff to Parma;

               14.

               Refers in terms of personnel to the staff survey carried out at the end of 2007; encourages the Authority’s management to conduct such a survey on a regular basis and to incorporate its results into its personnel management and daily work;

               15.

               Notes that weaknesses in recruitment procedures have been highlighted repeatedly in previous discharge exercises and again in the current ECA report;

               16.

               Requests that the Authority align its recruitment procedures to the rules as a matter of urgency;

               17.

               Notes that, as in previous discharge exercises, the Authority has been criticised by the ECA for not having complied with procurement rules in several cases; requests the Authority to pay particular attention to compliance with procurement rules;

               18.

               Requests that the Authority give details in its annual activity report for 2008 of measures taken to remedy the shortcomings in the areas of recruitment and procurement;

               19.

               Notes that the Executive Director of the Authority took over the role of coordinator of the agencies network on 1 March 2009;

               20.

               Refers for other observations accompanying its Decision on discharge which are of a horizontal nature to its Resolution of 23 April 2009 on financial management and control of EU agencies (7).

      (1)  OJ C 278, 31.10.2008, p. 35.

      (2)  OJ C 311, 5.12.2008, p. 100.

      (3)  OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1.

      (4)  OJ L 31, 1.2.2002, p. 1.

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

      (6)  OJ L 88, 31.3.2009, p. 184.

      (7)  See page 206 of this Official Journal.


title: Commission Decision of 21 June 2012 appointing independent scientific experts to the Pharmacovigilance Risk Assessment Committee  Text with EEA relevance

text:
               22.6.2012

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               C 182/9

         COMMISSION DECISION
   of 21 June 2012
   appointing independent scientific experts to the Pharmacovigilance Risk Assessment Committee
   (Text with EEA relevance)
   2012/C 182/06
   THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,
   Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
   Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 726/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 31 March 2004 laying down Community procedures for the authorisation and supervision of medicinal products for human and veterinary use and establishing a European Medicines Agency (1), and in particular Article 61a(1) thereof,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               Article 61a(1) of Regulation (EC) No 726/2004 requires that the Commission appoints six independent scientific experts as members of the Pharmacovigilance Risk Assessment Committee.

               (2)

               Article 61a(1) of Regulation (EC) No 726/2004 provides that the Commission is to appoint those members with a view to ensuring that the relevant expertise is available within the Committee.

               (3)

               In accordance with Article 61a(1) of Regulation (EC) No 726/2004, a public call for expression of interest has been undertaken by the Commission.

               (4)

               The members of the Committee are to be appointed for a period of three years starting on 2 July 2012, which may be prolonged once.

               (5)

               Where an independent scientific expert appointed by this decision is no longer capable of contributing efficiently to the work of the Committee, or resigns, the Commission may replace this member from the reserve list, for the remaining duration of the member’s mandate,

         HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
   Article 1
   The following are hereby appointed members of the Pharmacovigilance Risk Assessment Committee for a term of three years from 2 July 2012:

               —

               Jane Ahlqvist RASTAD,

               —

               Marie Louise DE BRUIN,

               —

               Stephen J. W. EVANS,

               —

               Brigitte KELLER-STANISLAWSKI,

               —

               Hervé LE LOUET,

               —

               Lennart WALDENLIND.

         Article 2
   The following are hereby placed on a reserve list by order of merit:

               —

               Thierry TRENQUE,

               —

               Michael THEODORAKIS,

               —

               Giampiero MAZZAGLIA,

               —

               Marie-Christine PERAULT-POCHAT,

               —

               Annemarie HVIDBERG HELLEBEK.

      Done at Brussels, 21 June 2012.

            For the Commission

         John DALLI

            Member of the Commission

      (1)  OJ L 136, 30.4.2004, p. 1.


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97/571/EC: Commission Decision of 22 July 1997 on the general format of European Technical Approval for construction products (Text with EEA relevance)

Official Journal L 236 , 27/08/1997 P. 0007 - 0013

COMMISSION DECISION of 22 July 1997 on the general format of European Technical Approval for construction products (Text with EEA relevance) (97/571/EC)THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 89/106/EEC of 21 December 1988 on the approximation of laws, regulations and administrative provisions of the Member States relating to construction products (1), as amended by Directive 93/68/EEC (2), and in particular Annex II thereto,Whereas Article 8 of Directive 89/106/EEC provides that European Technical Approval may be granted to certain products, particularly to products for which there is neither a harmonized standard, nor a recognized national standard, nor a mandate for a harmonized standard and to products which differ significantly from harmonized or recognized national standards;Whereas Commission Decision 94/23/EC (3) has laid down common procedural rules for requesting, preparing and granting European Technical Approval;Whereas that Decision provides, in its Annex 1, that the content and format of the European Technical Approval must correspond to a 'general format` agreed by the Commission;Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Construction,HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:Sole Article Pursuant to Directive 89/106/EEC, European Technical Approvals shall be made in accordance with the general format provided for in the Annex to this Decision.Done at Brussels, 22 July 1997.For the CommissionMartin BANGEMANNMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 40, 11. 2. 1989, p. 12.(2) OJ No L 220, 30. 8. 1993, p. 1.(3) OJ No L 17, 20. 1. 1994, p. 34.ANNEX GENERAL FORMAT OF EUROPEAN TECHNICAL APPROVAL (ETA) NoteThis 'General Format of European Technical Approval` is intended to ensure that the presentation of ETAs is essentially the same, irrespective of the construction product(s) concerned or the EOTA body issuing the ETA.To that end, 'General Format` lays down the- general contents, common sections and their numbering,- wording of general headings,- wording of common clauses,and gives general information (in italics) on how the various sections and specific clauses of the ETA should be drawn up.  Name, address and logo of approval body issuing the ETA;Authorized and notified pursuant to Article 10 of Council Directive 89/106/EEC of 21 December 1988 on the approximation of laws, regulations and administrative provisions of Member States relating to construction products.MEMBER OF EOTA (presented in form of EOTA logo) EUROPEAN ORGANISATION FOR TECHNICAL APPROVALS   Give the full name of EOTA in English and on a new line in the official language(s) of the approval body issuing the ETAEUROPEAN TECHNICAL APPROVAL ETA -   (number under EOTA numbering system)Trade name:   Give trade name(s), if any, or other reference of the product(s) as used in the Community (and other EEA countries) for marketing the product(s). The trade name(s) or other reference of product(s) should not lead to misunderstandings as to the performance or intended use of the product(s).Holder of approval:   Give name and address of the manufacturer or his nominated agent established in the Community to whom the ETA was issued (Article 9 (3) of Council Directive 89/106/EEC, hereinafter referred to as the 'CPD`; point 2.1 of the Common Procedural Rules, hereinafter referred to as the 'CPD`, in the Annex to Commission Decision 94/23/EC).Generic type and use of construction product(s):  Indicate generic type and intended use of product(s) covered by the ETA as well as main performance levels/classes if relevant (according to Article 3 (2) and Article 6 (3) of the CPD), first in the official language(s) of the issuing EOTA body and then in English translation.Valid from:  to:   (See Article 8 (4) of the CPD)Manufactured plant(s) (1):  Indicate manufacturing plant(s). If there are a large number of plants/places of manufacture, they should be indicated in an Annex to which reference should be made here.This European Technical Approval contains   pages including   Annexes which form an integral part of the document. (Indicate total number of pages (text and drawings, if any, in main part and annexes) and number of annexes.)I. LEGAL BASES AND GENERAL CONDITIONS 1. This European Technical Approval is issued by   (name of approval body) in accordance with:- Council Directive 89/106/EEC of 21 December 1988 on the approximation of laws, regulations and administrative provisions of Member States relating to construction products (2),- indicate respective national law transposing the CPD - only if the national law of the Member State of the issuing approval body so requires,- Common Procedural Rules for Requesting, Preparing and the Granting of European Technical Approvals set out in the Annex to Commission Decision 94/23/EC (3),- Guideline   indicate title and number of ETA Guideline on the basis of which the ETA is granted, unless ETA is issued without an ETA Guideline in accordance with point 3.2 of the Common Procedural Rules, pursuant to Article 9 (2) of the CPD.2. The   (name of issuing approval body) is authorized to check whether the provisions of this European Technical Approval are met. Checking may take place in the manufacturing plant(s) (for example concerning the fulfilment of assumptions made in this European Technical Approval with regard to manufacturing). Nevertheless, the responsibility for the conformity of the products to the European Technical Approval and for their fitness for the intended use remains with the holder of the European Technical Approval.3. This European Technical Approval is not to be transferred to manufacturers or agents of manufacturers other than those indicated on page 1, or manufacturing plants other than those/indicated on page 1/laid down in the context of this European Technical Approval (delete as appropriate).4. This European Technical Approval may be withdrawn by   (name of issuing approval body) pursuant to Article 5 (1) of Council Directive 89/106/EEC.5. Reproduction of this European Technical Approval including transmission by electronic means shall be in full. However, partial reproduction can be made with the written consent of   (name of issuing approval body). In this case partial reproduction has to be designated as such. Texts and drawings of advertising brochures shall not contradict or misuse the European Technical Approval.6. The European Technical Approval is issued by the approval body in its official language(s). These versions should correspond fully to the version used by EOTA for circulation. Translations into other languages have to be designated as such.II. SPECIFIC CONDITIONS CONCERNING THE EUROPEAN TECHNICAL APPROVAL 1. Definition of product(s) and intended useGive technical description of the product(s) and specify the intended use on- one page (or less) of text and general drawing(s) to be given on one page as Annex 1 which is referred to in the text of II.1,or- two pages of text.Describe the type and form of the product(s) (including relevant performance levels), constituent materials, components as well as installation procedures and type of works for which the product(s) covered by the ETA is (are) intended to be used.Indicate the assumed working life of the product(s) for the intended use within the meaning of the CPD.2. Characteristics of product(s) and methods of verificationIndicate precise and measurable characteristics and parameters of the product(s) and its (their) constituents and components, where appropriate, with due consideration of the ETA Guideline mandate for the relevant product family, prepared by the Commission or, when dealing with product(s) based on the procedure under Article 9 (2) of the CPD, directly with the relevant essential requirements (Annex I to the CPD) and interpretative documents (IDs) and levels or classes of performance according to clause 1.2 of IDs, in so far as is relevant. Also take account of further requirements, if any (e.g. resulting from other Community Directives). Indicate other aspects of serviceability including specified characteristics for identification of the product(s), in so far as far as is necessary.Where product composition or parameters require confidential treatment (e.g. chemical composition of certain materials), they should not be indicated in the ETA itself but kept by the issuing approval body in the technical documentation of the ETA and only communicated to the approved bodies involved in the conformity attestation procedure in so far as is necessary for their testing, inspection and certification tasks.Summarize procedures by which judgements on durability, product characteristics and performance have been made. Refer to ETA Guidelines and/or harmonized, recognized national or other standards (test methods, methods of calculation, etc.) and indicate relevant values and parameters obtained from results as appropriate and necessary for the use of the product and the design of the works or part of works in which the product is used. Summarize any special test methods or assessment methods and indicate relevant values and parameters obtained from results as appropriate and necessary for the use of the product and the design of the works or part of works in which the product is used. Where necessary and appropriate, refer to annex(es) to the ETA.3. Evaluation of Conformity and CE marking3.1. Attestation of Conformity systemIndicate required system of conformity attestation (Annex III to the CPD) as laid down by the Commission. If the ETA covers several products, the required system of conformity attestation should be indicated separately for each of them.3.2. Responsibilities3.2.1. Tasks of the manufacturer3.2.1.1. Factory production controlSpecify methods and extent of permanent internal control of production undertaken by the manufacturer, including type and minimum frequency of tests. If the ETA covers several products, each of them should be dealt with separately.3.2.1.2. Other tasks of manufacturer (only if relevant)Specify other tasks for the manufacturer depending on the required system of conformity attestation, e.g. initial type-testing. If the ETA covers several products, each of them should be dealt with separately.3.2.2. Tasks of approved bodiesSpecify the various tasks of approved bodies depending on the required system of conformity attestation, including type and frequency of testing, of inspections and of surveillance, where relevant. If the ETA covers several products, each of them should be dealt with separately.3.3. CE markingThe CE marking shall be affixed on the   (product itself - indicate where on the product, if necessary; or the label attached to it; packaging; accompanying commercial document). The CE marking shall be accompanied by the following information:Specify, in accordance with the general provisions laid down by the Commission for CE marking, the information which has to be given together with the CE marking, for example:- Name or identifying mark of the producer and plant,- Number of the approved body involved,- Identity of the product (commercial name),- ETA number,- Relevant product characteristics/performances and levels/classes thereof (all products under the same designation, regardless of the manufacturing plant, must meet the relevant product characteristics and performance values),- Year of manufacture and, if necessary, time of manufacture and production number.4. Assumptions under which the fitness of the product(s) for the intended use was favourably assessed4.1. ManufacturingIndicate special techniques of manufacture and assembly in the factory and make provisions for the qualification of the personnel and the technical installation of the manufacturing plant (for example for glued and welded constructions) in so far as is relevant for the fitness of the product(s) for the intended use when incorporated in the works and insofar as there is a relationship with the fulfilment of the essential requirements.Where provisions concerning manufacturing require confidential treatment, they should not be indicated in the ETA itself but kept by the issuing approval body in the technical documentation of the ETA and only communicated to the approved bodies involved in the conformity attestation procedure in so far as is necessary for their testing, inspection and certification tasks.4.2. InstallationSpecify provisions relating to the installation/assembly of the product(s) on site. Give special instructions for personnel engaged in the execution and for workmanship in so far as relevant for achieving fitness of the product(s) for the intended use, when incorporated in works. Give also parameters (design values, etc.) and methods in so far as is needed for the design of the works or part of the works in which the product is intended to be used. Where appropriate, refer to standards, ETA Guidelines or annex(es) to the ETA. Make it clear that it is the responsibility of the manufacturer of the product(s) to ensure that the information on these provisions is given to those concerned.5. Recommendations for the manufacturer5.1. Recommendations on packaging, transport and storageSpecify provisions in so far as is relevant achieving the fitness of the product(s) for the intended use when incorporated in the works. Make it clear that it is the responsibility of the manufacturer of the product(s) to ensure that the information on these provisions is given to those concerned.5.2. Recommendations on use, maintenance, repairSpecify provisions relating to 'operating state`, maintenance, repair and warnings, in so far as is relevant for maintaining fitness of the product(s) for the intended use when incorporated in the the works. Make it clear that it is the responsibility of the manufacturer of the product(s) to ensure that the information on these provisions is given to those concerned.Annex 1 DESCRIPTION OF PRODUCT(S)   Drawing(s) generally describing the product(s) on one page, if appropriate (see also remark on contents of section II.1).Annexes 2 to n Further annexes, as appropriate, giving for example:- Further description of the product(s) and its (their) constituents, of manufacturing details, transportation, handling, storage, installation (with drawings, if appropriate),- Methods for the determination of product characteristics (testing, calculation or other methods in so far as reference to ETA Guidelines or standards is not possible),- Methods of design of part of works in which the product(s) is (are) intended to be incorporated in so far as is relevant for the fitness of the product(s) for the intended use when incorporated in the works, and where reference to ETA Guidelines or standards is not possible,- Instructions for installation/processing in so far as is relevant for the fitness of the product(s) for the intended use when incorporated in the works, and where reference to ETA Guidelines or standards is not possible.(1) Indication of manufacturing plant(s) only if necessary for technical reasons, e.g. because of assumptions made under II.4.1 Manufacturing. When appropriate for practical reasons or if the ETA holder wishes, the manufacturing plant(s) may also be laid down in a non-published supplement to the ETA which is kept by the issuing approval body and is to be communicated only to the approved bodies involved in the conformity attestation procedure.(2) OJ No L 40, 11. 2. 1989, p. 12.(3) OJ No L 17, 20. 1. 1994, p. 34.


title: 2008/569/EC,Euratom: Council Decision of 27 June 2008 appointing three Judges of the European Union Civil Service Tribunal

text:
               11.7.2008

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 183/31

      COUNCIL DECISION

   of 27 June 2008
   appointing three Judges of the European Union Civil Service Tribunal
   (2008/569/EC, Euratom)
   THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
   Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 225a thereof,
   Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular Article 140b thereof,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               The European Union Civil Service Tribunal, (hereinafter referred to as Civil Service Tribunal) was established by Council Decision 2004/752/EC, Euratom (1). To that end, that Decision added an Annex to the Protocol on the Statute of the Court of Justice (hereinafter referred to as Annex I to the Statute of the Court of Justice).

               (2)

               By Decision 2005/150/EC, Euratom (2), the Council determined the conditions and arrangements governing the submission and processing of applications for appointment as a judge of the Civil Service Tribunal, as provided for in Article 3(2) of Annex I to the Statute of the Court of Justice.

               (3)

               By Decision 2005/49/EC, Euratom (3) of 18 January 2005, the Council determined the operating rules of the committee provided for in Article 3(3) of Annex I to the Statute of the Court of Justice (hereinafter referred to as committee).

               (4)

               By Decision 2005/151/EC, Euratom (4), the Council appointed the members of the committee.

               (5)

               By Decision 2005/577/EC, Euratom (5), after consultation of the committee, the Council appointed the seven Judges of the Civil Service Tribunal. Pursuant to Article 2 of that Decision, three of the Judges were appointed for a period of three years, running from 1 October 2005 to 30 September 2008. Following the choice by lot carried out by the President of the Council at the meeting on 12 October 2005, the duties of the Judges Irena BORUTA, Horstpeter KREPPEL and Sean VAN RAEPENBUSCH will end on 30 September 2008 (6).

               (6)

               A public call for applications for the appointment of three judges to the Civil Service Tribunal for the period from 1 October 2008 to 30 September 2014 was published on 7 December 2007 (7). The deadline for the submission of applications expired on 25 January 2008. Fifty-three applications were received, including those of the three retiring judges.

               (7)

               The committee met on 3 and 4 March and on 9 and 10 April 2008. On completion of its discussions, it finalised the opinion and the list provided for in Article 3(4) of Annex I to the Statute of the Court of Justice. The list contains six candidates.

               (8)

               Under the fourth paragraph of Article 225a of the EC Treaty and the fourth paragraph of Article 140b of the EAEC Treaty, Judges of the Civil Service Tribunal are appointed by the Council.

               (9)

               Accordingly, it is appropriate to appoint three of the persons included on that list, ensuring a balanced composition of the Tribunal on as broad a geographical basis as possible from among nationals of the Member States and with respect to the national legal systems represented, as provided for in Article 3(1) of Annex I to the Statute of the Court of Justice.

               (10)

               The decision to appoint the three retiring judges of the Civil Service Tribunal for a new term of office is taken by the Council, taking into account the exceptional fact that their effective term of office has been two years. Under no circumstances shall this constitute a precedent,

         HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:
   Article 1
   The following are hereby appointed Judges at the European Union Civil Service Tribunal for a period of six years, from 1 October 2008 to 30 September 2014:

               —

               Irena BORUTA,

               —

               Horstpeter KREPPEL,

               —

               Sean VAN RAEPENBUSCH.

         Article 2
   This Decision shall take effect on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
   Article 3
   This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union.

      Done at Brussels, 27 June 2008.

            For the Council

            The President

         D. RUPEL

      (1)  OJ L 333, 9.11.2004, p. 7.

      (2)  OJ L 50, 23.2.2005, p. 7.

      (3)  OJ L 21, 25.1.2005, p. 13.

      (4)  OJ L 50, 23.2.2005, p. 9.

      (5)  OJ L 197, 28.7.2005, p. 28.

      (6)  OJ C 262, 21.10.2005, p. 1.

      (7)  OJ C 295, 7.12.2007, p. 26.


title: 2009/176/EC,Euratom: Decision of the Representatives of the Governments of the Member States of 25 February 2009 appointing Judges and Advocates-General to the Court of Justice of the European Communities

text:
               7.3.2009

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 63/13

      DECISION OF THE REPRESENTATIVES OF THE GOVERNMENTS OF THE MEMBER STATES

   of 25 February 2009
   appointing Judges and Advocates-General to the Court of Justice of the European Communities
   (2009/176/EC, Euratom)
   THE REPRESENTATIVES OF THE GOVERNMENTS OF THE MEMBER STATES OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
   Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 223 thereof,
   Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular Article 139 thereof,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               The terms of office of Messrs Vassilios SKOURIS, Allan ROSAS, Koen LENAERTS, Uno LÕHMUS, Lars BAY LARSEN, Ms Rosario SILVA DE LAPUERTA, Messrs Jerzy MAKARCZYK, Endre JUHÁSZ, Marko ILEŠIČ, Ján KLUČKA, Aindrias Ó CAOIMH, Ms Camelia TOADER, Mr Jean-Jacques KASEL, Judges, and those of Messrs Luís Miguel POIARES PESSOA MADURO, Dámaso RUIZ-JARABO COLOMER, Ms Juliane KOKOTT and Ms Eleanor SHARPSTON, Advocates-General of the Court of Justice of the European Communities, expire on 6 October 2009.

               (2)

               A partial replacement of the members of the Court of Justice of the European Communities should take place for the period from 7 October 2009 to 6 October 2015. However, in the absence of a proposal, the appointment of two judges cannot take place until a later date,

         HAVE DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:
   Article 1
   1.   The following are hereby appointed Judges to the Court of Justice of the European Communities for the period from 7 October 2009 to 6 October 2015:

               Mr Lars BAY LARSEN

               Mr Aindrias Ó CAOIMH

               Mr Endre JUHÁSZ

               Mr Jean-Jacques KASEL

               Mr Koen LENAERTS

               Mr Uno LÕHMUS

               Mr Allan ROSAS

               Mr Marek SAFJAN

               Ms Rosario SILVA DE LAPUERTA

               Mr Vassilios SKOURIS

               Mr Daniel ŠVÁBY.

         2.   The following are hereby appointed Advocates-General to the Court of Justice of the European Communities for the period from 7 October 2009 to 6 October 2015:

               Mr Niilo JÄÄSKINEN

               Ms Juliane KOKOTT

               Mr Dámaso RUIZ-JARABO COLOMER

               Ms Eleanor SHARPSTON.

         Article 2
   This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union.

      Done at Brussels, 25 February 2009.

            The President

         M. VICENOVÁ


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97/253/EC, Euratom: Council Decision of 14 April 1997 appointing a member of the Economic and Social Committee

Official Journal L 102 , 19/04/1997 P. 0030 - 0030

COUNCIL DECISION of 14 April 1997 appointing a member of the Economic and Social Committee (97/253/EC, Euratom)THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 195 thereof,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular Article 167 thereof,Having regard to Council Decision 94/660/EC, Euratom of 26 September 1994 appointing members of the Economic and Social Committee for the period from 21 September 1994 to 20 September 1998 (1),Whereas a seat has become vacant on the Economic and Social Committee following the resignation of Mr André Laur, communicated to the Council on 8 November 1996;Having regard to the nominations submitted by the French Government on 25 November 1996,Having obtained the opinion of the Commission of the European Communities,HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:Sole Article Mr Joseph Balle is hereby appointed a member of the Economic and Social Committee in place of Mr André Laur for the remainder of the latter's term of office, which expires on 20 September 1998.Done at Luxembourg, 14 April 1997.For the CouncilThe PresidentJ. VAN AARTSEN(1) OJ No L 257, 5. 10. 1994, p. 20.


title: Council Decision 2011/273/CFSP of 9 May 2011 concerning restrictive measures against Syria

text:
               10.5.2011

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 121/11

         COUNCIL DECISION 2011/273/CFSP
   of 9 May 2011
   concerning restrictive measures against Syria
   THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
   Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 29 thereof,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               On 29 April 2011, the European Union expressed its grave concern about the situation unfolding in Syria and the deployment of military and security forces in a number of Syrian cities.

               (2)

               The Union strongly condemned the violent repression, including through the use of live ammunition, of peaceful protest in various locations across Syria resulting in the death of several demonstrators, wounded persons and arbitrary detentions, and called on the Syrian security forces to exercise restraint instead of repression.

               (3)

               In view of the seriousness of the situation, restrictive measures should be imposed against Syria and against persons responsible for the violent repression against the civilian population in Syria.

               (4)

               Further action by the Union is needed in order to implement certain measures,

         HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
   Article 1
   1.   The sale, supply, transfer or export of arms and related matériel of all types, including weapons and ammunition, military vehicles and equipment, paramilitary equipment and spare parts for the aforementioned, as well as equipment which might be used for internal repression, to Syria by nationals of Member States or from the territories of Member States or using their flag vessels or aircraft, shall be prohibited, whether originating or not in their territories.
   2.   It shall be prohibited to:

               (a)

               provide, directly or indirectly, technical assistance, brokering services or other services related to the items referred to in paragraph 1 or related to the provision, manufacture, maintenance and use of such items, to any natural or legal person, entity or body in, or for use in, Syria;

               (b)

               provide, directly or indirectly, financing or financial assistance related to the items referred to in paragraph 1, including in particular grants, loans and export credit insurance, for any sale, supply, transfer or export of such items, or for the provision of related technical assistance, brokering services or other services to any natural or legal person, entity or body in, or for use in, Syria;

               (c)

               participate, knowingly and intentionally, in activities, the object or effect of which is to circumvent the prohibitions referred to in points (a) or (b).

         Article 2
   1.   Article 1 shall not apply to:

               (a)

               supplies and technical assistance intended solely for the support of or use by the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF);

               (b)

               the sale, supply, transfer or export of non-lethal military equipment or of equipment which might be used for internal repression, intended solely for humanitarian or protective use, or for institution building programmes of the United Nations (UN) and the European Union, or for European Union and UN crisis management operations;

               (c)

               the sale, supply, transfer or export of non-combat vehicles which have been manufactured or fitted with materials to provide ballistic protection, intended solely for the protective use of personnel of the European Union and its Member States in Syria;

               (d)

               the provision of technical assistance, brokering services and other services related to such equipment or to such programmes and operations;

               (e)

               the provision of financing and financial assistance related to such equipment or to such programmes and operations;

         on condition that such exports and assistance have been approved in advance by the relevant competent authority.
   2.   Article 1 shall not apply to protective clothing, including flak jackets and military helmets, temporarily exported to Syria by UN personnel, personnel of the European Union or its Member States, representatives of the media and humanitarian and development workers and associated personnel for their personal use only.
   Article 3
   1.   Member States shall take the necessary measures to prevent the entry into, or transit through, their territories of the persons responsible for the violent repression against the civilian population in Syria, and persons associated with them, as listed in the Annex.
   2.   Paragraph 1 shall not oblige a Member State to refuse its own nationals entry into its territory.
   3.   Paragraph 1 shall be without prejudice to the cases where a Member State is bound by an obligation of international law, namely:

               (a)

               as a host country to an international intergovernmental organisation;

               (b)

               as a host country to an international conference convened by, or under the auspices of, the UN;

               (c)

               under a multilateral agreement conferring privileges and immunities; or

               (d)

               under the 1929 Treaty of Conciliation (Lateran pact) concluded by the Holy See (State of the Vatican City) and Italy.

         4.   Paragraph 3 shall be considered as also applying in cases where a Member State is host country to the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE).
   5.   The Council shall be duly informed in all cases where a Member State grants an exemption pursuant to paragraphs 3 or 4.
   6.   Member States may grant exemptions from the measures imposed under paragraph 1 where travel is justified on the grounds of urgent humanitarian need, or on grounds of attending intergovernmental meetings, including those promoted by the Union, or hosted by a Member State holding the Chairmanship in office of the OSCE, where a political dialogue is conducted that directly promotes democracy, human rights and the rule of law in Syria.
   7.   A Member State wishing to grant exemptions referred to in paragraph 6 shall notify the Council in writing. The exemption shall be deemed to be granted unless one or more of the Council members raises an objection in writing within two working days of receiving notification of the proposed exemption. Should one or more of the Council members raise an objection, the Council, acting by a qualified majority, may decide to grant the proposed exemption.
   8.   In cases where pursuant to paragraphs 3, 4, 6 and 7, a Member State authorises the entry into, or transit through, its territory of persons listed in the Annex, the authorisation shall be limited to the purpose for which it is given and to the persons concerned therewith.
   Article 4
   1.   All funds and economic resources belonging to, owned, held or controlled by persons responsible for the violent repression against the civilian population in Syria, and natural or legal persons, and entities associated with them, as listed in the Annex, shall be frozen.
   2.   No funds or economic resources shall be made available, directly or indirectly, to or for the benefit of, natural or legal persons or entities listed in the Annex.
   3.   The competent authority of a Member State may authorise the release of certain frozen funds or economic resources, or the making available of certain funds or economic resources, under such conditions as it deems appropriate, after having determined that the funds or economic resources concerned are:

               (a)

               necessary to satisfy the basic needs of the persons listed in the Annex and their dependent family members, including payments for foodstuffs, rent or mortgage, medicines and medical treatment, taxes, insurance premiums, and public utility charges;

               (b)

               intended exclusively for the payment of reasonable professional fees and the reimbursement of incurred expenses associated with the provision of legal services;

               (c)

               intended exclusively for the payment of fees or service charges for the routine holding or maintenance of frozen funds or economic resources; or

               (d)

               necessary for extraordinary expenses, provided that the competent authority has notified the competent authority of the other Member States and the Commission of the grounds on which it considers that a specific authorisation should be granted, at least two weeks prior to the authorisation.

         A Member State shall inform the other Member States and the Commission of any authorisation it grants under this paragraph.
   4.   By way of derogation from paragraph 1, the competent authorities of a Member State may authorise the release of certain frozen funds or economic resources, provided that the following conditions are met:

               (a)

               the funds or economic resources are the subject of a judicial, administrative or arbitral lien established prior to the date on which the natural or legal person or entity referred to in Article 4(1) was included in the Annex, or of a judicial, administrative or arbitral judgment rendered prior to that date;

               (b)

               the funds or economic resources will be used exclusively to satisfy claims secured by such a lien or recognised as valid in such a judgment, within the limits set by applicable laws and regulations governing the rights of persons having such claims;

               (c)

               the lien or judgment is not for the benefit of a natural or legal person or entity listed in the Annex; and

               (d)

               recognising the lien or judgement is not contrary to public policy in the Member State concerned.

         A Member State shall inform the other Member States and the Commission of any authorisation granted under this paragraph.
   5.   Paragraph 1 shall not prevent a designated person or entity from making a payment due under a contract entered into before the listing of such a person or entity, provided that the relevant Member State has determined that the payment is not directly or indirectly received by a person or entity referred to in paragraph 1.
   6.   Paragraph 2 shall not apply to the addition to frozen accounts of:

               (a)

               interest or other earnings on those accounts; or

               (b)

               payments due under contracts, agreements or obligations that were concluded or arose prior to the date on which those accounts became subject to this Decision,

         provided that any such interest, other earnings and payments remain subject to paragraph 1.
   Article 5
   1.   The Council, acting upon a proposal by a Member State or the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, shall establish and amend the list in the Annex.
   2.   The Council shall communicate its decision, including the grounds for listing, to the person or entity concerned, either directly, if the address is known, or through the publication of a notice, providing such person or entity with an opportunity to present observations.
   3.   Where observations are submitted, or where substantial new evidence is presented, the Council shall review its decision and inform the person or entity concerned accordingly.
   Article 6
   1.   The Annex shall include the grounds for listing the persons and entities concerned.
   2.   The Annex shall also contain, where available, the information necessary to identify the persons or entities concerned. With regard to persons, such information may include names, including aliases, date and place of birth, nationality, passport and identity card numbers, gender, address if known, and function or profession. With regard to entities, such information may include names, place and date of registration, registration number and place of business.
   Article 7
   In order to maximise the impact of the measures set out in this Decision, the Union shall encourage third States to adopt restrictive measures similar to those contained in this Decision.
   Article 8
   This Decision shall apply for a period of 12 months. It shall be kept under constant review. It shall be renewed, or amended as appropriate, if the Council deems that its objectives have not been met.
   Article 9
   This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.

      Done at Brussels, 9 May 2011.

            For the Council

            The President

         MARTONYI J.

      ANNEX

         List of persons and entities referred to in Articles 3 and 4

         Persons

                  Name

                  Identifying information

                  Reasons

                  Date of listing

                  1.

                  Maher Al-Assad

                  Born on 8 December 1967; diplomatic passport No 4138

                  Commander of the army's 4th Division, member of Baath Party Central Command, strongman of the Republican Guard; principal overseer of violence against demonstrators.

                  09.05.2011

                  2.

                  Ali Mamlouk

                  Born on 19 February 1946 in Damascus; diplomatic passport No 983

                  Head of General Intelligence Service; Head of Syrian Intelligence since 2005; involved in violence against demonstrators.

                  09.05.2011

                  3.

                  Mohammad Ibrahim Al-Chaar

                  Minister for the Interior in the government; involved in violence against demonstrators.

                  09.05.2011

                  4.

                  Atef Najib

                  Former Head of Political Security in Deraa; involved in violence against demonstrators.

                  09.05.2011

                  5.

                  Hafez Makhlouf

                  Born on 2 April 1971 in Damascus; diplomatic passport No 2246

                  Colonel and Head of Unit in General Intelligence Directorate, Damascus Branch; close to Maher al-Assad; involved in violence against demonstrators.

                  09.05.2011

                  6.

                  Mohammed Dib Zeitoun

                  Head of Political Security; involved in violence against demonstrators.

                  09.05.2011

                  7.

                  Amjad Al-Abbas

                  Head of Political Security in Banias, involved in violence against demonstrators in Baida.

                  09.05.2011

                  8.

                  Rami Makhlouf

                  Born on 10 July 1969 in Damascus, passport No 454224

                  Syrian businessman. Associate of Maher al-Assad; bankrolls the regime allowing violence against demonstrators.

                  09.05.2011

                  9.

                  Abd Al-Fatah Qudsiyah

                  Head of Syrian Military Intelligence and as such involved in the repression against the civilian population.

                  09.05.2011

                  10.

                  Jamil Hassan

                  Head of Syrian Air Force Intelligence and as such involved in the repression against the civilian population.

                  09.05.2011

                  11.

                  Rustum Ghazali

                  Head of Syrian Military Intelligence, Damascus Countryside Branch and as such involved in the repression against the civilian population.

                  09.05.2011

                  12.

                  Fawwaz Al-Assad

                  Involved in the repression against the civilian population as part of the Shabiha militia.

                  09.05.2011

                  13.

                  Mundir Al-Assad

                  Involved in the repression against the civilian population as part of the Shabiha militia.

                  09.05.2011


title: 2012/258/EU: Decision of the European Central Bank of 26 April 2012 amending Decision ECB/2010/22 on the quality accreditation procedure for manufacturers of euro banknotes (ECB/2012/7)

text:
               15.5.2012

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 126/13

         DECISION OF THE EUROPEAN CENTRAL BANK
   of 26 April 2012
   amending Decision ECB/2010/22 on the quality accreditation procedure for manufacturers of euro banknotes
   (ECB/2012/7)
   (2012/258/EU)
   THE GOVERNING COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN CENTRAL BANK,
   Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 128(1) thereof,
   Having regard to the Statute of the European System of Central Banks and of the European Central Bank, and in particular Article 16 thereof,
   Having regard to Decision ECB/2010/22 of 25 November 2010 on the quality accreditation procedure for manufacturers of euro banknotes (1), and in particular Article 2(4) and Articles 7 and 10 thereof,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               The Executive Board’s competence to decide on accreditations under Article 2(4) of Decision ECB/2010/22 is delegated to it by the Governing Council in accordance with Article 12.1, second paragraph of the Statute of the European System of Central Banks and of the European Central Bank.

               (2)

               The procedure for granting, renewing and extending quality accreditation laid down in Decision ECB/2010/22 should be amended to allow for faster processing of quality accreditation requests, thereby ensuring the timely grant, renewal or extension of accreditation, and to alleviate the administrative burden on the Executive Board of the European Central Bank (ECB).

               (3)

               To this end, it should be made possible for the Executive Board to sub-delegate the competence to take decisions relating to routine accreditation to one or more of its members. The sub-delegation will, however, not cover the competence to grant exemptions, reject accreditation requests, suspend or revoke accreditations.

               (4)

               Decision ECB/2010/22 should therefore be amended accordingly,

         HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
   Article 1
   Amendment
   Article 2(4) of Decision ECB/2010/22 is replaced by the following:

      ‘4.   The Executive Board shall be competent to take all decisions relating to a manufacturer’s quality accreditation, taking into account the views of the Banknote Committee, and shall inform the Governing Council thereof. The Executive Board may decide to sub-delegate the powers to grant, renew or extend such accreditation pursuant to Article 3(4), and Article 4(3) and Articles 7 and 10, to one or more of its members.’.

   Article 2
   Entry into force
   This Decision shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

      Done at Frankfurt am Main, 26 April 2012.

            The President of the ECB

         Mario DRAGHI

      (1)  OJ L 330, 15.12.2010, p. 14.


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82/610/EEC: Council Decision of 28 July 1982 concerning the conclusion of the Agreement in the form of an exchange of letters concerning a second interim extension of the Protocol annexed to the Agreement between the Government of Guinea Bissau and the European Economic Community on fishing off the coast of Guinea Bissau

Official Journal L 247 , 23/08/1982 P. 0033

++++( 1 ) OJ NO L 226 , 29 . 8 . 1980 , P . 34 .  COUNCIL DECISION OF 28 JULY 1982 CONCERNING THE CONCLUSION OF THE AGREEMENT IN THE FORM OF AN EXCHANGE OF LETTERS CONCERNING A SECOND INTERIM EXTENSION OF THE PROTOCOL ANNEXED TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE GOVERNMENT OF GUINEA BISSAU AND THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC COMMUNITY ON FISHING OFF THE COAST OF GUINEA BISSAU  ( 82/610/EEC )  THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES ,  HAVING REGARD TO THE TREATY ESTABLISHING THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC COMMUNITY ,  HAVING REGARD TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF GUINEA BISSAU AND THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC COMMUNITY ON FISHING OFF THE COAST OF GUINEA BISSAU ( 1 ) , AND IN PARTICULAR THE SECOND PARAGRAPH OF ARTICLE 17 THEREOF ,  HAVING REGARD TO THE PROPOSAL FROM THE COMMISSION ,  WHEREAS THE COMMUNITY AND GUINEA BISSAU HAVE BEGUN THE NEGOTIATIONS PROVIDED FOR IN THE SECOND PARAGRAPH OF ARTICLE 17 OF THE AGREEMENT IN ORDER TO DETERMINE THE AMENDMENTS OR ADDITIONS TO BE MADE TO THE ANNEXES OF THE PROTOCOL REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE 9 OF THAT AGREEMENT ;  WHEREAS THE TWO PARTIES HAVE AGREED TO EXTEND THE SAID PROTOCOL FOR A NEW INTERIM PERIOD FROM 1 AUGUST TO 31 DECEMBER 1982 PENDING THE FINAL OUTCOME OF THE NEGOTIATIONS ,  HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS :  ARTICLE 1  THE AGREEMENT IN THE FORM OF AN EXCHANGE OF LETTERS CONCERNING A SECOND INTERIM EXTENSION OF THE PROTOCOL ANNEXED TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF GUINEA BISSAU AND THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC COMMUNITY ON FISHING OFF THE COAST OF GUINEA BISSAU 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 IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO DESIGNATE THE PERSONS EMPOWERED TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT IN ORDER TO BIND THE COMMUNITY .  DONE AT BRUSSELS , 28 JULY 1982 .  FOR THE COUNCIL  THE PRESIDENT  O . MOELLER


title: 2011/387/EU: Council Decision of 28 June 2011 on the launch of automated data exchange with regard to Vehicle Registration Data (VRD) in Slovenia

text:
               1.7.2011

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 173/9

         COUNCIL DECISION
   of 28 June 2011
   on the launch of automated data exchange with regard to Vehicle Registration Data (VRD) in Slovenia
   (2011/387/EU)
   THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
   Having regard to Council Decision 2008/615/JHA of 23 June 2008 on the stepping up of cross-border cooperation, particularly in combating terrorism and cross-border crime (1), in particular Article 25 thereof,
   Having regard to Council Decision 2008/616/JHA of 23 June 2008 on the implementation of Decision 2008/615/JHA on the stepping up of cross-border cooperation, particularly in combating terrorism and cross-border crime (2), in particular Article 20 and Chapter 4 of the Annex thereto,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               According to the Protocol on Transitional Provisions annexed to the Treaty on European Union, to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union and to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, the legal effects of the acts of the institutions, bodies, offices and agencies of the Union adopted prior to the entry into force of the Treaty of Lisbon are preserved until those acts are repealed, annulled or amended in implementation of the Treaties.

               (2)

               Accordingly, Article 25 of Decision 2008/615/JHA is applicable and the Council must unanimously decide whether the Member States have implemented the provisions of Chapter 6 of that Decision.

               (3)

               Article 20 of Decision 2008/616/JHA provides that decisions referred to in Article 25(2) of Decision 2008/615/JHA are to be taken on the basis of an evaluation report based on a questionnaire. With respect to automated data exchange in accordance with Chapter 2 of Decision 2008/615/JHA, the evaluation report is to be based on an evaluation visit and a pilot run.

               (4)

               According to Chapter 4, point 1.1, of the Annex to Decision 2008/616/JHA, the questionnaire drawn up by the relevant Council Working Group concerns each of the automated data exchanges and has to be answered by a Member State as soon as it believes it fulfils the prerequisites for sharing data in the relevant data category.

               (5)

               Slovenia has completed the questionnaire on data protection and the questionnaire on Vehicle Registration Data (VRD).

               (6)

               A successful pilot run has been carried out by Slovenia with the Netherlands, with a view to evaluating the results of the questionnaire concerning VRD.

               (7)

               An evaluation visit has taken place in Slovenia and a report on the evaluation visit has been produced by the Belgian/Dutch evaluation team and forwarded to the relevant Council Working Group with a view to evaluating the questionnaire concerning VRD.

               (8)

               An overall evaluation report, summarising the results of the questionnaire, the evaluation visit and the pilot run concerning VRD has been presented to the Council,

         HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
   Article 1
   For the purposes of automated searching of vehicle registration data, Slovenia has fully implemented the general provisions on data protection of Chapter 6 of Decision 2008/615/JHA and is entitled to receive and supply personal data pursuant to Article 12 of that Decision as from the date of the entry into force of this Decision.
   Article 2
   This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.

      Done at Luxembourg, 28 June 2011.

            For the Council

            The President

         FAZEKAS S.

      (1)  OJ L 210, 6.8.2008, p. 1.

      (2)  OJ L 210, 6.8.2008, p. 12.


title: 2009/208/EC: Decision of the European Parliament of 22 April 2008 on the closure of the accounts of the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction for the financial year 2006

text:
               31.3.2009

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 88/141

      DECISION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT

   of 22 April 2008
   on the closure of the accounts of the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction for the financial year 2006
   (2009/208/EC)
   THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT,
   having regard to the final annual accounts of the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction for the financial year 2006 (1),
   having regard to the Court of Auditors' report on the final annual accounts of the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction for the financial year 2006, together with the Centre's replies (2),
   having regard to the Council's recommendation of 12 February 2008 (5843/2008 — C6-0084/2008),
   having regard to the EC Treaty, and in particular Article 276 thereof,
   having regard to the Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (3), and in particular Article 185 thereof,
   having regard to Regulation (EC) No 1920/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 December 2006 on the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (4), and in particular Article 15 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 (5), and in particular Article 94 thereof,
   having regard to Rule 71 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 Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (A6-0116/2008),

               1.

               Notes that the final annual accounts of the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction are as annexed to the Court of Auditors' report;

               2.

               Approves the closure of the accounts of the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction for the financial year 2006;

               3.

               Instructs its President to forward this Decision to the Director of the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction, 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

         Hans-Gert PÖTTERING

            The Secretary-General

         Harald RØMER

      (1)  OJ C 261, 31.10.2007, p. 67.

      (2)  OJ C 309, 19.12.2007, p. 128.

      (3)  OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1.

      (4)  OJ L 376, 27.12.2006, p. 1.

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


title: 2011/585/EU: Decision of the European Parliament of 10 May 2011 on the closure of the accounts of the European Medicines Agency for the financial year 2009

text:
               27.9.2011

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 250/180

         DECISION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT
   of 10 May 2011
   on the closure of the accounts of the European Medicines Agency for the financial year 2009
   (2011/585/EU)
   THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT,

               —

               having regard to the final annual accounts of the European Medicines Agency for the financial year 2009,

               —

               having regard to the Court of Auditors’ report on the annual accounts of the European Medicines Agency for the financial year 2009, together with the Agency’s replies (1),

               —

               having regard to the Council’s recommendation of 15 February 2011 (05892/2011 — C7-0052/2011),

               —

               having regard to Article 276 of the EC Treaty and Article 319 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

               —

               having regard to Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (2), and in particular Article 185 thereof,

               —

               having regard to Regulation (EC) No 726/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council (3) establishing a European Medicines Agency, and in particular Article 68 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 (4), and in particular Article 94 thereof,

               —

               having regard to Rule 77 of, and Annex VI to, its Rules of Procedure,

               —

               having regard to the report of the Committee on Budgetary Control and the opinion of the Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (A7-0153/2011),

               1.

               Postpones the closure of the accounts of the European Medicines Agency for the financial year 2009;

               2.

               Instructs its President to forward this Decision to the Executive Director of the European Medicines 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

         Jerzy BUZEK

            The Secretary-General

         Klaus WELLE

      (1)  OJ C 338, 14.12.2010, p. 28.

      (2)  OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1.

      (3)  OJ L 136, 30.4.2004, p. 1.

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


title: 2013/152/EU: Council Decision of 21 March 2013 on the launch of automated data exchange with regard to DNA data in Malta

text:
               26.3.2013

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 86/20

         COUNCIL DECISION
   of 21 March 2013
   on the launch of automated data exchange with regard to DNA data in Malta
   (2013/152/EU)
   THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
   Having regard to Council Decision 2008/615/JHA of 23 June 2008 on the stepping up of cross-border cooperation, particularly in combating terrorism and cross-border crime (1), in particular Article 2(3) and Article 25 thereof,
   Having regard to Council Decision 2008/616/JHA of 23 June 2008 on the implementation of Decision 2008/615/JHA (2), in particular Article 20 and Chapter 4 of the Annex thereto,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               According to the Protocol on Transitional Provisions annexed to the Treaty on European Union, to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union and to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, the legal effects of the acts of the institutions, bodies, offices and agencies of the Union adopted prior to the entry into force of the Treaty of Lisbon are preserved until those acts are repealed, annulled or amended in implementation of the Treaties.

               (2)

               Accordingly, Article 25 of Decision 2008/615/JHA is applicable and the Council must unanimously decide whether the Member States have implemented the provisions of Chapter 6 of that Decision.

               (3)

               Article 20 of Decision 2008/616/JHA provides that decisions referred to in Article 25(2) of Decision 2008/615/JHA are to be taken on the basis of an evaluation report based on a questionnaire. With respect to automated data exchange in accordance with Chapter 2 of Decision 2008/615/JHA, the evaluation report is to be based on an evaluation visit and a pilot run.

               (4)

               Malta has informed the General Secretariat of the Council of the national DNA analysis files to which Articles 2 to 6 of Decision 2008/615/JHA apply and the conditions for automated searching as referred to in Article 3(1) of that Decision in accordance with Article 36(2) of that Decision.

               (5)

               According to Chapter 4, point 1.1 of the Annex to Decision 2008/616/JHA, the questionnaire drawn up by the relevant Council Working Group concerns each of the automated data exchanges and has to be answered by a Member State as soon as it believes it fulfils the prerequisites for sharing data in the relevant data category.

               (6)

               Malta has completed the questionnaire on data protection and the questionnaire on DNA data exchange.

               (7)

               A successful pilot run has been carried out by Malta with Austria.

               (8)

               An evaluation visit has taken place in Malta and a report on the evaluation visit has been produced by the Austrian evaluation team and forwarded to the relevant Council Working Group.

               (9)

               An overall evaluation report, summarising the results of the questionnaire, the evaluation visit and the pilot run concerning DNA data exchange has been presented to the Council,

         HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
   Article 1
   For the purposes of automated searching and comparison of DNA data, Malta has fully implemented the general provisions on data protection of Chapter 6 of Decision 2008/615/JHA and is entitled to receive and supply personal data pursuant to Articles 3 and 4 of that Decision as from the day of the entry into force of this Decision.
   Article 2
   This Decision shall enter into force on the day of its adoption.

      Done at Brussels, 21 March 2013.

            For the Council

            The President

         P. HOGAN

      (1)  OJ L 210, 6.8.2008, p. 1.

      (2)  OJ L 210, 6.8.2008, p. 12.


title: 2007/142/EC: Commission Decision of 28 February 2007 establishing a Community Veterinary Emergency Team to assist the Commission in supporting Member States and third countries in veterinary matters relating to certain animal diseases

text:
               1.3.2007

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 62/27

      COMMISSION DECISION

   of 28 February 2007
   establishing a Community Veterinary Emergency Team to assist the Commission in supporting Member States and third countries in veterinary matters relating to certain animal diseases
   (2007/142/EC)
   THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,
   Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               In the event of outbreaks of certain animal diseases or suspicion thereof, the Commission is required to provide assistance to the Member States and to third countries by means of highly experienced veterinary epidemiology expertise. Veterinary expertise availability has also been raised in the context of the Agriculture and Fisheries Council.

               (2)

               The prompt availability of sound technical expertise in the veterinary field is necessary for the Commission to be able to fulfil its tasks, notably in the event of major outbreaks of those animal diseases.

               (3)

               Expertise and support are more efficiently provided by a specialised team of experts, such as a Community Emergency Veterinary Team, whose Members make themselves available to the Commission on request. Such a team should be established and their role and tasks be defined.

               (4)

               For the Community Emergency Veterinary Team to be able to provide the Commission with the veterinary technical assistance required, its members may be sent to the Member States or third countries concerned. In that case the members should operate in cooperation with the competent authorities of the Member State or third country concerned.

               (5)

               The Community Emergency Veterinary Team should work, as appropriate, in close cooperation with other international expert groups, such as the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC), the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE), the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), and the World Health Organisation (WHO) in order to ensure that the available expertise are used in the most effective way,

         HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:
   Article 1
   1.   A Community Veterinary Emergency Team composed of experts is created (the team) for veterinary technical assistance on control measures relating to the diseases subject to notification listed in Annex I to Council Directive 82/894/EEC (1) (the diseases).
   2.   Members of the team shall be designated from among experts in the field of veterinary epidemiology, virology, wildlife, management of eradication programmes, laboratory diagnostics, organisation of veterinary services and regulatory framework, risk communication, management and any other relevant field for animal disease control.
   Article 2
   1.   The team shall assist the Commission in technical veterinary matters relating to the animal disease control measures to be taken in the event of outbreaks of the diseases or suspicion thereof.
   Such assistance shall include in particular:

               (a)

               scientific, technical and managerial on-the-spot assistance as regards the surveillance, monitoring, control and eradication of the diseases, in close cooperation and collaboration with the competent authorities of the Member State or third country concerned by outbreaks of disease or suspicion thereof;

               (b)

               specific scientific advice on the suitable diagnostic methods and epidemiological investigations in coordination with the concerned Community Reference Laboratory as listed in Annex VII to Regulation (EC) No 882/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council (2) and with other reference laboratories, as appropriate;

               (c)

               specific assistance to ensure coordination among the veterinary services of the Member States and third countries and with the concerned Community Reference Laboratory as listed in Annex VII to Regulation (EC) No 882/2004 and other reference laboratories, as appropriate.

         2.   The Commission may publish on its website a summary report of the team’s activities and any conclusion or working document from the team’s activities.
   Article 3
   1.   Each year, not later than 1 June, and for the first time not later that 30 days from the date of publication of this Decision in the Official Journal of the European Union, Member States shall submit to the Commission the list of experts they propose for designation as members of the team for the following calendar year.
   On that occasion, Member States shall supply all the appropriate information on the professional profile and the field of expertise for each expert proposed.
   2.   The members of the team shall be appointed by the Commission from experts proposed by the Member States.
   Each year, not later than 1 November, the Commission shall inform the Member States in the framework of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health on the updated list of members of the team.
   The Commission shall publish on its website that updated list.
   The names of the members shall be collected, processed and published in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 45/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council (3).
   Members who are no longer able to contribute effectively to the team’s activities or who resign or who do not respect the rules set out in Article 4 of this Decision or Article 287 of the Treaty establishing the European community may be replaced.
   Article 4
   The team shall conform with the rules of procedure established by the Commission services on the basis of the standard rules of procedure for groups of experts.
   Those rules of procedures shall be published on the Commission’s website.
   Article 5
   The members of the team shall:

               (a)

               on request by the Commission, be available at any time at short notice;

               (b)

               not divulge information acquired as a result of the work of the team when they are informed that such information is confidential.

         Article 6
   Members of the team shall be entitled to an indemnity for their participation in the team’s on-the-spot activities and for serving as team leader or rapporteur on a specific mission question, as provided for in the Annex to this Decision.
   Reimbursement of travel and subsistence costs shall be paid by the Commission according to the rules for the reimbursement of travel, subsistence and other expenses for outside experts of the ‘Experts Section’, Office for the Administration and Settlement of Individual Entitlements of the European Commission.

      Done at Brussels, 28 February 2007.

            For the Commission

         Markos KYPRIANOU

            Member of the Commission

      (1)  OJ L 378, 31.12.1982, p. 58.

      (2)  OJ L 165, 30.4.2004, p. 1 as corrected by OJ L 191, 28.5.2004, p. 1.

      (3)  OJ L 8, 12.1.2001, p. 1.

      ANNEX
      INDEMNITIES
      Members of the team shall be entitled to indemnities related to their participation in the activities of the team as follows:

                  For participation in the on-the-spot activities of the team:

                              —

                              EUR 300 for each full day participation or EUR 150 for participation in a morning or afternoon or at an external meeting attended in connection with the work of the team.

                  For acting as team leader or rapporteur for activities requiring not less than one day of work and with the prior written agreement of the Commission:

                              —

                              EUR 300.


title: Council Decision of 28 December 1973 concerning the financing by the Community of certain expenditure on food aid supplied under the 1973/74 programme

text:
28 . 12 . 73                          Official Journal of the European Communities                            No. L 359/53
                                                                II
                                        (Acts whose publication is not obligatory)
                                                     COUNCIL
                                                   COUNCIL DECISION
                                                   of 28 December 1973
               concerning the financing by the Community of certain expenditure on food aid supplied
                                               under the 1973/74 programme
                                                        ( 73 /448/EEC)
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES ,                          aid in cereals to their distribution points has become
                                                                   evident,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the
European Economic Community ;
                                                                   HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS :
Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC ) No
 1703 /72 (*) of 3 August 1972, amending Regulation                                       Sole Article
(EEC) No 2052/ 69 concerning the financing by the
Community of expenditure resulting from the                         For the purpose of the Community's food-aid
implementation of the Food-Aid Convention of 1967                  activities in respect of Upper Volta, Mali,
and fixing the Regulations for the financing by the                Mauritania, Niger, Senegal, Chad and Ethiopia,
Community of expenditure arising from the                          under the 1973/74 Food-Aid Programme, Community
implementation of the 1971 Food-Aid Convention ,                   financing shall extend to the cost of delivering the
and in particular Article 8 ( 1 ) and Artidle 10 ( 1 )             products to the distribution points. This financing
thereof;                                                           can be met, exceptionally, if provided by the
                                                                   agreement, in the form of a lump-sum contribution.
Having       regard  to     the     proposal    from     the       Done at Brussels, 28 December 1973 .
Commission ;
                                                                                For the Council
Whereas, in view of the situation that now exists in                                             The President
the Sahel countries and Ethiopia, the necessity for
the Community to bear the transport costs of food                                              Ove GULDBERG
(*) OJ No L 180, 8 . 8 . 1972, p. 1 .


title: Decision (EU) 2015/716 of the European Central Bank of 12 February 2015 amending Decision ECB/2004/2 adopting the Rules of Procedure of the European Central Bank (ECB/2015/8)

text:
               5.5.2015

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 114/11

         DECISION (EU) 2015/716 OF THE EUROPEAN CENTRAL BANK
   of 12 February 2015
   amending Decision ECB/2004/2 adopting the Rules of Procedure of the European Central Bank (ECB/2015/8)
   THE GOVERNING COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN CENTRAL BANK,
   Having regard to the Statute of the European System of Central Banks and of the European Central Bank (hereinafter the ‘Statute of the ESCB’), and in particular Article 12.3 thereof,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               It is appropriate to adapt the rules governing the decision-making process of the Governing Council by means of written procedure, as further defined in Articles 13g, 13h and 13i of the Rules of Procedure of the European Central Bank, to cater for the specific needs of the non-objection procedure pursuant to Article 26(8) of Council Regulation (EU) No 1024/2013 (1).

               (2)

               As regards a written procedure within the scope of Articles 13g to 13i of the Rules of Procedure of the European Central Bank and subject to the specific deadlines established therein, it is appropriate to set a maximum of 5 working days for consideration by every member of the Governing Council in order to enable the members of the Governing Council, in accordance with Article 26(8) of Regulation (EU) No 1024/2013, to reach agreement on any possible objection, including the written explanation, to a draft decision within a time period not exceeding 10 working days.

               (3)

               Article 10.2 of the Statute of the ESCB requires the members of the Governing Council to exercise their right to vote in person. This is an important element of the independence of the members of the Governing Council, since they are members ex officio and may not be replaced in casting their vote by another person, unless the member is prevented from attending meetings for a prolonged period within the meaning of Article 10.2 of the Statute of the ESCB. A vote or comment on substance by a member of the Governing Council which is then transmitted electronically as part of Governing Council decision-making by means of written procedure does not need to bear the physical signature of this member of the Governing Council. This is in line with the requirements of Article 10.2 of the Statute of the ESCB.

               (4)

               In cases where the electronic submission of a vote or comments by a member of the Governing Council is not feasible, such member of the Governing Council may expressly authorise another person to sign the vote or comments on substance. Such signature by the authorised person merely confirms that this is the vote or comments expressed by the respective Governing Council member in person.

               (5)

               Decision ECB/2004/2 (2) should be amended to take these developments into account,

         HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
   Article 1
   Amendment to the Rules of Procedure of the European Central Bank
   Decision ECB/2004/2 is amended as follows:

               1.

               Article 4.7 is replaced by the following:
               ‘Unless specifically provided for in Article 4.8, decisions may also be taken by written procedure, unless at least three members of the Governing Council object. A written procedure shall require: (i) normally not less than 5 working days for consideration by every member of the Governing Council; (ii) the express or tacit personal approval of each member of the Governing Council (or his/her alternate in accordance with Article 4.4); and (iii) a record of any such decision in the minutes of the subsequent meeting of the Governing Council. Decisions to be taken by written procedure shall be approved by the members of the Governing Council with a voting right at the time of approval.’;

               2.

               the following paragraphs are added to Article 4:

                           ‘4.8

                           Within the scope of Articles 13g to 13i, decisions may also be taken by written procedure, unless at least five members of the Governing Council object. A written procedure shall require a maximum of 5, or in the case of Article 13h, 2 working days for consideration by every member of the Governing Council.

                           4.9

                           For any written procedure, a member of the Governing Council (or their alternate in accordance with Article 4.4) may expressly authorise another person to sign their vote or comment on substance as approved by them in person.’

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

      Done at Frankfurt am Main, 12 February 2015.

            The President of the ECB

         Mario DRAGHI

      (1)  Council Regulation (EU) No 1024/2013 of 15 October 2013 conferring specific tasks on the European Central Bank concerning policies relating to the prudential supervision of credit institutions (OJ L 287, 29.10.2013, p. 63).

      (2)  Decision ECB/2004/2 of 19 February 2004 adopting the Rules of Procedure of the European Central Bank (OJ L 80, 18.3.2004, p. 33).