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90/382/Euratom, ECSC, EEC: Commission Decision of 12 July 1990 adjusting the weightings applicable from 1 June 1990 to the remuneration of officials of the European Communities serving in non-member countries

Official Journal L 188 , 20/07/1990 P. 0061 - 0062

*****COMMISSION  DECISION  of 12 July 1990  adjusting the weightings applicable from 1 June 1990 to the remuneration of officials of the European Communities serving in non-member countries  (90/382/Euratom, ECSC, EEC)  THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,  Having regard to the Treaty establishing a Single Council and a Single Commission of the European Communities,  Having regard to the Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Communities laid down by Regulation (EEC, Euratom, ECSC) No 259/68 (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC, Euratom, ECSC) No 3728/89 (2), and in particular the second paragraph of Article 13 of Annex X thereto,  Whereas pursuant to the first paragraph of Article 13 of Annex X to the Staff Regulations, Council Regulation (Euratom, ECSC, EEC) No 1051/90 (3) laid down the weightings to be applied from 1 January 1990 to the remuneration of officials serving in non-member countries payable in the currency of their country of employment;  Whereas the Commission has made a number of adjustments to these weightings in recent months, pursuant to the second paragraph of Article 13 of Annex X to the Staff Regulations (4);  Whereas some of these weightings should be adjusted with effect from 1 June 1990 given that the statistics available to the Commission show that in certain non-member countries the variation in the cost of living measured on the basis of the weighting and the corresponding exchange rate has exceeded 5 % since weightings were last laid down or adjusted,  HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:  Sole Article  With effect from 1 June 1990 the weightings applicable to the remuneration of officials serving in non-member countries payable in the currency of their country of employment are adjusted as shown in the Annex hereto.  The exchange rates for the payment of such remuneration shall be those used for implementation of the budget of the European Communities during the month preceding the date on which this Decision takes effect.  Done at Brussels, 12 July 1990.  For the Commission  António CARDOSO E CUNHA  Member of the Commission  (1) OJ No L 56, 4. 3. 1968, p. 1.  (2) OJ No L 364, 14. 12. 1989, p. 1.  (3) OJ No L 108, 28. 4. 1990, p. 1.  (4) OJ No L 163, 29. 6. 1990, p. 75.  ANNEX  1.2 //  //  // Country of employment  // Weightings   //  //   // Brazil   // 39,65   // Fiji   // 54,65   // Ghana  // 31,04   // Guyana   // 12,62   // Haiti   // 79,16  // Jamaica   // 60,35   // Jordan   // 61,84   // Mexico  // 49,12   // Peru   // 168,59   // Poland   // 10,62  // Somalia   // 24,78   // Sudan   // 326,25   // Uganda  // 88,28   // Venezuela   // 63,47   // Yugoslavia   // 110,51   // Zaire   // 57,96   // Zambia   // 43,68   //    //


title: Decision (EU, Euratom) 2016/1654 of the Representatives of the Governments of the Member States of 7 September 2016 appointing Judges to the General Court

text:
               15.9.2016

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 247/13

         DECISION (EU, Euratom) 2016/1654 OF THE REPRESENTATIVES OF THE GOVERNMENTS OF THE MEMBER STATES
   of 7 September 2016
   appointing Judges to the General Court
   THE REPRESENTATIVES OF THE GOVERNMENTS OF THE MEMBER STATES OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
   Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 19 thereof,
   Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Articles 254 and 255 thereof,
   Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular Article 106a(1) thereof,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               Article 48 of Protocol No 3 on the Statute of the Court of Justice of the European Union, as amended by Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2015/2422 of the European Parliament and of the Council (1), provides that the General Court consists of 40 Judges as from 25 December 2015. Point (a) of Article 2 of that Regulation determines the term of office of the 12 additional Judges such that the end of their respective terms of office coincides with to the partial replacements of the membership of the General Court which will take place on 1 September 2016 and 1 September 2019.

               (2)

               It is on that basis that Mr Jan PASSER has been nominated for the post of additional Judge of the General Court.

               (3)

               Furthermore, Article 48 of Protocol No 3 on the Statute of the Court of Justice of the European Union, as amended by Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2015/2422, provides that the General Court consists of 47 Judges as from 1 September 2016. Point (b) of Article 2 of that Regulation determines the term of office of the seven additional Judges such that the end of their respective terms of office coincides with the partial replacements of the membership of the General Court which will take place on 1 September 2019 and 1 September 2022.

               (4)

               It is on that basis that Mr René BARENTS, Ms Maria José COSTEIRA, Mr Alexander KORNEZOV, Mr Ezio PERILLO and Mr Jesper SVENNINGSEN have been nominated for the posts of additional Judges at the General Court.

               (5)

               The panel set up by Article 255 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union has given an opinion on the suitability of Mr René BARENTS, Ms Maria José COSTEIRA, Mr Alexander KORNEZOV, Mr Jan PASSER, Mr Ezio PERILLO and Mr Jesper SVENNINGSEN to perform the duties of Judges of the General Court.

               (6)

               It is appropriate to appoint Mr Jan PASSER for the period from the date of entry into force of this Decision to 31 August 2019. It is also appropriate to appoint Ms Maria José COSTEIRA for the period from the date of entry into force of this Decision to 31 August 2022.

               (7)

               Given that Mr René BARENTS, Mr Alexander KORNEZOV, Mr Ezio PERILLO and Mr Jesper SVENNINGSEN performed the duties of Judges of the Civil Service Tribunal until the dissolution of that Tribunal on 31 August 2016, and given that jurisdiction at first instance in disputes between the Union and its servants is transferred to the General Court from 1 September 2016 by Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2016/1192 of the European Parliament and of the Council (2), it is appropriate to appoint Mr Alexander KORNEZOV and Mr Ezio PERILLO for a term of office commencing on 1 September 2016 and ending on 31 August 2019, and to appoint Mr René BARENTS and Mr Jesper SVENNINGSEN for a term of office commencing on 1 September 2016 and ending on 31 August 2022,

         HAVE ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
   Article 1
   Mr Jan PASSER is hereby appointed a Judge of the General Court for the period from the date of entry into force of this Decision to 31 August 2019.
   Article 2
   Ms Maria José COSTEIRA is hereby appointed a Judge of the General Court for the period from the date of entry into force of this Decision to 31 August 2022.
   Article 3
   The following persons are hereby appointed Judges of the General Court for the period from 1 September 2016 to 31 August 2019:

               —

               Mr Alexander KORNEZOV,

               —

               Mr Ezio PERILLO.

         Article 4
   The following persons are hereby appointed Judges of the General Court for the period from 1 September 2016 to 31 August 2022:

               —

               Mr René BARENTS,

               —

               Mr Jesper SVENNINGSEN.

         Article 5
   This Decision shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

      Done at Brussels, 7 September 2016.

            The President

         P. JAVORČÍK

      (1)  Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2015/2422 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 2015 amending Protocol No 3 on the Statute of the Court of Justice of the European Union (OJ L 341, 24.12.2015, p. 14).

      (2)  Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2016/1192 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 6 July 2016 on the transfer to the General Court of jurisdiction at first instance in disputes between the European Union and its servants (OJ L 200, 26.7.2016, p. 137).


title: 2005/958/EC: Council Decision of  21 December 2005  on the conclusion of an agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Community and Japan pursuant to Article XXIV:6 and Article XXVIII of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) 1994

text:
               30.12.2005

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 347/75

      COUNCIL DECISION

   of 21 December 2005
   on the conclusion of an agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Community and Japan pursuant to Article XXIV:6 and Article XXVIII of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) 1994
   (2005/958/EC)
   THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
   Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 133 in conjunction with the first sentence of the first subparagraph of Article 300(2) thereof,
   Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               On 22 March 2004 the Council authorised the Commission to open negotiations with certain other Members of the WTO under Article XXIV:6 of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) 1994, in the course of the accessions to the European Union of the Czech Republic, the Republic of Estonia, the Republic of Cyprus, the Republic of Latvia, the Republic of Lithuania, the Republic of Hungary, the Republic of Malta, the Republic of Poland, the Republic of Slovenia and the Slovak Republic.

               (2)

               Negotiations have been conducted by the Commission in consultation with the Committee established by Article 133 of the Treaty and within the framework of the negotiating directives issued by the Council.

               (3)

               The Commission has finalised negotiations for an agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Community and Japan pursuant to Article XXIV:6 and Article XXVIII of the GATT 1994. The said agreement should therefore be approved,

         HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:
   Article 1
   The agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Community and Japan pursuant to Article XXIV:6 and Article XXVIII of the GATT 1994 with respect to the withdrawal of specific concessions in relation to the withdrawal of the schedules of the Czech Republic, the Republic of Estonia, the Republic of Cyprus, the Republic of Latvia, the Republic of Lithuania, the Republic of Hungary, the Republic of Malta, the Republic of Poland, the Republic of Slovenia and the Slovak Republic in the course of their accession to the European Union is hereby approved on behalf of the Community.
   The text of the agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters is attached to this Decision.
   Article 2
   The President of the Council is hereby authorised to designate the person(s) empowered to sign the agreement in order to bind the Community (1).

      Done at Brussels, 21 December 2005.

            For the Council

            The President

         B. BRADSHAW

      (1)  The date of entry into force of the agreement will be published in the Official Journal of the European Union.

      Negotiations between the European Community and Japan under GATT Article XXIV:6 relating to the modification of concessions in the schedules of the Czech Republic, the Republic of Estonia, the Republic of Cyprus, the Republic of Latvia, the Republic of Lithuania, the Republic of Hungary, the Republic of Malta, the Republic of Poland, the Republic of Slovenia and the Slovak Republic in the course of their accession to the European Union.
      Brussels, 21 December 2005
      Sir,
      I have the honour to refer the recent negotiations between the European Communities (EC) and the Government of Japan under Article XXIV:6 and Article XXVIII of GATT 1994 for the modification of concessions in the schedules of Czech Republic, the Republic of Estonia, the Republic of Cyprus, the Republic of Latvia, the Republic of Lithuania, the Republic of Hungary, the Republic of Malta, the Republic of Poland, the Republic of Slovenia and the Slovak Republic in the course of their accession to the EC, which opened following the EC's notification of 19 January 2004 pursuant to Article XXIV:6 (GATT).
      I have further the honour to convey you the view of the European Community that the following has been achieved as the result of the said negotiations:

                  85254099: A lower applied rate of 12,5 %,

                  37023219: A lower applied rate of 1,3 %,

                  85254019: A lower applied rate of 1,2 %.

            The lower applied rates indicated above are to be applied for four years or until the implementation of the results of the Doha Development Agenda Round reaches the tariff level above, whichever comes first. The period of four years indicated above will begin at the date when the measures described in this letter will be implemented.
      The EC will incorporate in its schedule, for the customs territory of EC 25, the concessions that were included in its previous schedule.
      After the EC and the Government of Japan confirm to share the view with the above result of the negotiation, following consideration in accordance with their own procedures, the EC will implement the above results as soon as possible in accordance with its domestic procedures, and in any case no later than 1 January 2006.
      Please confirm that the Government of Japan shares the view with the above.
      Please accept, Sir, the assurance of my highest consideration.

            On behalf of the European Community

      Brussels, 21 December 2005
      Sir,
      I have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of your letter saying:
      “Negotiations between the European Community and Japan under GATT Article XXIV:6 relating to the modification of concessions in the schedules of the Czech Republic, the Republic of Estonia, the Republic of Cyprus, the Republic of Latvia, the Republic of Lithuania, the Republic of Hungary, the Republic of Malta, the Republic of Poland, the Republic of Slovenia and the Slovak Republic in the course of their accession to the European Union.
      I have the honour to refer the recent negotiations between the European Communities (EC) and the Government of Japan under Article XXIV:6 and Article XXVIII of GATT 1994 for the modification of concessions in the schedules of Czech Republic, the Republic of Estonia, the Republic of Cyprus, the Republic of Latvia, the Republic of Lithuania, the Republic of Hungary, the Republic of Malta, the Republic of Poland, the Republic of Slovenia and the Slovak Republic in the course of their accession to the EC, which opened following the EC's notification of 19 January 2004 pursuant to Article XXIV:66 (GATT).
      I have further the honour to convey you the view of the European Community that the following has been achieved as the result of the said negotiations:

                  85254099: A lower applied rate of 12,5 %,

                  37023219: A lower applied rate of 1,3 %,

                  85254019: A lower applied rate of 1,2 %.

            The lower applied rates indicated above are to be applied for four years or until the implementation of the results of the Doha Development Agenda Round reaches the tariff level above, whichever comes first. The period of four years indicated above will begin at the date when the measures described in this letter will be implemented.
      The EC will incorporate in its schedule, for the customs territory of EC 25, the concessions that were included in its previous schedule.
      After the EC and the Government of Japan confirm to share the view with the above result of the negotiation, following consideration in accordance with their own procedures, the EC will implement the above results as soon as possible in accordance with its domestic procedures, and in any case no later than 1 January 2006.”.
      I hereby have the honour to inform you that my government shares the view of the European Community, and that further domestic procedure is not necessary at the side of the Government of Japan.
      Please accept, Sir, the assurance of my highest consideration.

            On behalf of the Government of Japan


title: 2010/306/: Decision of the Representatives of the Governments of the Member States of 2 June 2010 appointing a judge to the Court of Justice

text:
               3.6.2010

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 137/3

         DECISION OF THE REPRESENTATIVES OF THE GOVERNMENTS OF THE MEMBER STATES
   of 2 June 2010
   appointing a judge to the Court of Justice
   (2010/306/EU)
   THE REPRESENTATIVES OF THE GOVERNMENTS OF THE MEMBER STATES OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
   Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 19 thereof,
   Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Articles 253 and 255 thereof,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               Pursuant to Articles 5 and 7 of the Protocol on the Statute of the Court of Justice of the European Union and as a result of the resignation of Mr Christiaan TIMMERMANS, a judge should be appointed to the Court of Justice for the remainder of the term of office of Mr Christiaan TIMMERMANS, which ends on 6 October 2012.

               (2)

               The panel set up by Article 255 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union has given a favourable opinion on the suitability of Ms Alexandra PRECHAL to perform the duties of Judge of the Court of Justice,

         HAVE ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
   Article 1
   Ms Alexandra PRECHAL is hereby appointed judge to the Court of Justice for the period from 10 June 2010 to 6 October 2012.
   Article 2
   This Decision shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

      Done at Brussels, 2 June 2010.

            The President

         C. BASTARRECHE


title: 2007/456/EC: Council Decision of 18 June 2007 adjusting the allowances provided for in Decision 2003/479/EC concerning the rules applicable to national experts and military staff on secondment to the General Secretariat of the Council

text:
               3.7.2007

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 173/27

      COUNCIL DECISION

   of 18 June 2007
   adjusting the allowances provided for in Decision 2003/479/EC concerning the rules applicable to national experts and military staff on secondment to the General Secretariat of the Council
   (2007/456/EC)
   THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
   Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 28(1) thereof,
   Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 207(2) thereof,
   Having regard to Decision 2003/479/EC (1), and in particular Article 15 thereof,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               Article 15(7) of Decision 2003/479/EC provides that the daily and monthly allowances are to be adjusted each year without retroactive effect on the basis of the adaptation of the basic salaries of Community officials in Brussels and Luxembourg.

               (2)

               Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1895/2006 of 19 December 2006 adjusting with effect from 1 July 2006 the remuneration and pensions of officials and other servants of the European Communities and the correction coefficients applied thereto (2), adopted an adjustment of 2,3 % to the remuneration and pensions of Community officials,

         HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:
   Article 1
   Article 15(1) of Decision 2003/479/EC is hereby amended as follows:

               (a)

               in paragraph 1, the amounts EUR 28,78 and EUR 115,09 shall be replaced by EUR 29,44 and EUR 117,74 respectively;

               (b)

               in paragraph 2, the table shall be replaced by the following:

                           ‘Distance between place of recruitment and place of secondment
                           (in km)

                           Amount in EUR

                           0-150

                           0

                           > 150

                           75,68

                           > 300

                           134,54

                           > 500

                           218,65

                           > 800

                           353,20

                           > 1 300

                           555,03

                           > 2 000

                           664,37’;

               (c)

               in paragraph 4, the amount EUR 28,78 shall be replaced by EUR 29,44.

         Article 2
   This Decision shall take effect on the first day of the month following its adoption.

      Done at Luxembourg, 18 June 2007.

            For the Council

            The President

         F.-W. STEINMEIER

      (1)  OJ L 160, 28.6.2003, p. 72. Decision as last amended by Decision 2006/471/EC (OJ L 187, 8.7.2006, p. 32).

      (2)  OJ L 397, 30.12.2006, p. 6.


title: Commission Decision of 31 March 2016 on the appointment of members of the Committee of Senior Labour Inspectors for a new term of office

text:
               1.4.2016

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               C 115/17

         COMMISSION DECISION
   of 31 March 2016
   on the appointment of members of the Committee of Senior Labour Inspectors for a new term of office
   (2016/C 115/06)
   THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,
   Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
   Having regard to the Commission Decision 95/319/EC of 12 July 1995 setting up a Committee of Senior Labour Inspectors (1), and in particular Article 5 thereof,
   Having regard to the names of nominees submitted by the Member States,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               Article 5(1) of the Decision 95/319/EC provides that the Committee shall comprise one full member per Member State and that one alternate member may be appointed for each full member.

               (2)

               Article 5(2) of that Decision provides that the full and alternate members of the Committee shall be appointed by the Commission on a proposal by the Member State.

               (3)

               Article 5(3) of that Decision provides that the term of office of the members of the Committee shall be 3 years and that their appointment shall be renewable.

               (4)

               The Committee’s previous term of office ends on 31 December 2015.

               (5)

               The Commission has consequently to appoint the members of this Committee on the basis of the proposals by the Member States for a period of 3 years,

         HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
   Article 1
   (1)   The persons named in the Annex to this Decision are appointed as full and alternate members of the Committee of Senior Labour Inspectors for a period of 3 years from 1 January 2016 to 31 December 2018.
   (2)   The list of the members shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union for information purposes.
   Article 2
   This Decision shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

      Done at Brussels, 31 March 2016.

            For the Commission

            The President

         Jean-Claude JUNCKER

      (1)  OJ L 188, 9.8.1995, p. 11.

      ANNEX

                  Member State

                  Full member

                  Alternate member

                     Belgium

                  Mr Paul TOUSSEYN

                  Mr Michel ASEGLIO

                     Bulgaria

                  Ms Rumyana MIHAYLOVA

                  Ms Irena DIMITROVA

                     Czech Republic

                  Mr Rudolf HAHN

                  Mr Pavel HEISIG

                     Denmark

                  Mr Peter VESTERHEDEN

                  Ms Annemarie KNUDSEN

                     Germany

                  Mr Kai SCHÄFER

                  Mr Helmut GOTTWALD

                     Estonia

                  Ms Maret MARIPUU

                  Mr Rein REISBERG

                     Ireland

                  Mr Brian HIGGISSON

                  Mr Martin O’HALLORAN

                     Greece

                  Ms Chryssoula TOUFEKOULA

                  Mr Nikolaos MARAGOS

                     Spain

                  Mr José Ignacio SACRISTÁN ENCISO

                  Ms Graciela DE ANDRÉS NOVO

                     France

                  Mr Yves CALVEZ

                  Ms Jessy PRETTO

                     Croatia

                  Mr Miroslav BABIĆ

                  Mr Branko MESIĆ

                     Italy

                  Mr Danilo PAPA

                  Ms Roberta FABRIZI

                     Cyprus

                  Mr Anastassios YIANNAKI

                  Mr Aristodemos ECONOMIDES

                     Latvia

                  Mr Renārs LŪSIS

                  Ms Linda MATISĀNE

                     Lithuania

                  Mr Gintaras ČEPAS

                  Ms Dalia LEGIENE

                     Luxembourg

                  Mr Marco BOLY

                  Mr Johny SCHNEIDER

                     Hungary

                  Mr Péter NESZTINGER

                  Ms Judit H. NAGY

                     Malta

                  Mr Mark GAUCI

                  Mr Vincent ATTARD

                     Netherlands

                  Mr J.A. VAN DEN BOS (Jan)

                  Ms M.A. ZUURBIER (Marga)

                     Austria

                  Ms Gertrud BREINDL

                  Mr Josef KERSCHHAGL

                     Poland

                  Ms Iwona HICKIEWICZ

                  Mr Leszek ZAJĄC

                     Portugal

                  Mr Pedro PIMENTA BRAZ

                  Mr Manuel Joaquim MADURO ROXO

                     Romania

                  Mr Dantes Nicolae BRATU

                  Ms Larisa Otilia PAPP

                     Slovenia

                  Ms Nataša TRČEK

                  Mr Slavko KRIŠTOFELC

                     Slovak Republic

                  Mr Andrej GMITTER

                  Ms Miroslava SKIČKOVÁ

                     Finland

                  Mr Leo SUOMAA

                  Mr Raimo ANTILA

                     Sweden

                  Ms Erna ZELMIN-EKENHEIM

                  Mr Håkan OLSSON

                     United Kingdom

                  Mr David SNOWBALL

                  Mr Tim GALLOWAY


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1999/387/EC: Council Decision of 7 June 1999 appointing a member of the Committee of the Regions

Official Journal L 147 , 12/06/1999 P. 0024 - 0024

COUNCIL DECISIONof 7 June 1999appointing a member of the Committee of the Regions(1999/387/EC)THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 263 thereof,Having regard to Council Decision 98/110/EC of 26 January 1998(1), appointing members and alternate members of the Committee of the Regions,Whereas a seat as a member of the Committee has become vacant following the resignation of Mr Philip Houben, of which the Council was notified on 1 September 1998;Having regard to the proposal from the Netherlands Government,HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:Sole ArticleMr A. G. J. M. Rombouts is hereby appointed a member of the Committee of the Regions in place of Mr Philip Houben for the remainder of his term of office, which expires on 25 January 2002.Done at Luxembourg, 7 June 1999.For the CouncilThe PresidentE. BULMAHN(1) OJ L 28, 4.2.1998, p. 19.


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2001/44/EC,ECSC: Commission Decision of 28 December 2000 adjusting the weightings applicable from 1 February, 1 March, 1 April, 1 May and 1 June 2000 to the remuneration of officials of the European Communities serving in third countries

Official Journal L 011 , 16/01/2001 P. 0050 - 0052

Commission Decisionof 28 December 2000adjusting the weightings applicable from 1 February, 1 March, 1 April, 1 May and 1 June 2000 to the remuneration of officials of the European Communities serving in third countries(2001/44/EC, ECSC, Euratom)THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to the Staff Regulations of Officials and the Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Communities laid down by Regulation (EEC, Euratom, ECSC) No 259/68(1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2700/1999(2), and in particular the second paragraph of Article 13 of Annex X thereto,Whereas:(1) Pursuant to the first paragraph of Article 13 of Annex X to the Staff Regulations, Council Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 1967/2000(3) laid down the weighting to be applied from 1 January 2000 to the remuneration of officials serving in third countries, payable in the currency of their country of employment.(2) The Commission has made a number of adjustments to these weightings(4) in recent months, pursuant to the second paragraph of Article 13 of Annex X to the Staff Regulations.(3) Some of these weightings should be adjusted with effect from 1 February, 1 March, 1 April, 1 May and 1 June 2000 given that the statistics available to the Commission show that in certain third countries the variation in the cost of living measured on the basis of the weighting and the corresponding exchange rate has exceeded 5 % since weightings were last laid down or adjusted,DECIDES:Sole ArticleWith effect from 1 February, 1 March, 1 April, 1 May and 1 June 2000 the weightings applicable to the remuneration of officials serving in third countries payable in the currency of their country of employment are adjusted as shown in the Annex.The exchange rates for the caculation of such remuneration shall be those used for implementation of the general budget of the European Communities for the month preceding the dates referred to in the first paragraph.Done at Brussels, 28 December 2000.For the CommissionMichaele SchreyerMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 56, 4.3.1968, p. 1.(2) OJ L 327, 21.12.1999, p. 1.(3) OJ L 235, 19.9.2000, p. 1.(4) OJ L 233, 15.9.2000, p. 47.ANNEX>TABLE>>TABLE>>TABLE>>TABLE>>TABLE>


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98/171/EC: Council Decision of 23 February 1998 on Community activities concerning analysis, research and cooperation in the field of employment and the labour market

Official Journal L 063 , 04/03/1998 P. 0026 - 0028

COUNCIL DECISION of 23 February 1998 on Community activities concerning analysis, research and cooperation in the field of employment and the labour market (98/171/EC)THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 235 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission (1),Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (2),(1) Whereas the Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions delivered their Opinions on 26 October 1995 (3) and 8 November 1995 respectively;(2) Whereas, in accordance with Article 118 of the Treaty, the Commission has the task of promoting close cooperation between Member States in the social field, particularly in matters relating to employment and vocational training;(3) Whereas the Commission, in its medium-term social action programme, announced its intention to propose a new approach to its activities of analysis, research, cooperation and action in order to foster closer and more effective collaboration between itself and the Member States in the area of policy on employment and the labour market and to promote the rationalisation of its research work and other activities in the area of employment policies;(4) Whereas the Amsterdam European Council on 16 and 17 June 1997 noted the agreement reached on incorporation in the Treaty, without prejudice to the ratification procedures, of a new title on employment; whereas it indicated that the Council should seek to make the relevant provisions of this Title immediately effective; whereas in its Resolution on growth and employment, recalling the conclusions of the Essen European Council, the Commission's initiative for 'Action on employment - a confidence pact` and the Dublin declaration on employment of 13 and 14 December 1996, it reaffirmed that it was imperative to give a new impulse for keeping employment firmly at the top of the political agenda of the European Union;(5) Whereas the Council, in the field of Labour and Social Affairs and Economic and Financial Affairs, and the Commission, have been invited to keep a close track of employment trends and to examine the relevant policies of the Member States;(6) Whereas, therefore, Community activities with the aim of analysis, research and cooperation in the field of employment and the labour market should be promoted; whereas the activities set out in this Decision have the effect of renewing and rationalising Community action in this area; whereas it is important that statistics in the field of employment and the labour market should be collected, analysed and presented by sex;(7) Whereas the appropriate powers for the implementation of these policies should be conferred upon the Commission;(8) Whereas, in accordance with the conclusions of the Amsterdam European Council, this approach can, without prejudice to the Member States' responsibilities in promoting employment, produce Community added value by pinpointing and encouraging best practices and policies, promoting innovation and exchanging relevant experience; whereas those policies must be backed by an active information policy;(9) Whereas, within this framework, the European Council called upon the Member States to intervene actively in the labour market, underlining the vitally important link between job creation, employability and social cohesion;(10) Whereas it is important to establish appropriate links with the Employment and Labour Market Committee, set up by Decision 97/16/EC (4), as well as with the social partners;(11) Whereas a financial reference amount within the meaning of point 2 of the Declaration by the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission of 6 March 1995, has been included in this Decision, without prejudice to the powers of the budgetary authority as they are defined by the Treaty;(12) Whereas, in accordance with the Joint Declaration of 30 June 1982 (5) and with the Interinstitutional Agreement of 29 October 1993 on budgetary discipline and improvement of the budgetary procedure (6), it is necessary for actions taken on the initiative of the Commission to have a legal basis;(13) Whereas, the adoption of the Treaty does not provide, for the adoption of this Decision powers other than those referred to in Article 235,HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:Article 1 Establishment of Community activities 1. Community activities concerning analysis, research and cooperation among the Member States in the field of employment and the labour market are hereby established for the period from 1 January 1998 to 31 December 2000.2. In accordance with the guidelines agreed by the European Council, these activities shall contribute to the development of the coordinated strategy for employment through the monitoring and support of actions carried out in the Member States, with due regard for the latter's responsibilities in this field.Article 2 Objectives 1. The activities referred to in this Decision involve the renewal and rationalisation of Community action concerning analysis, research and exchange of information and experience in the field of employment and the labour market, taking into account experience gained through earlier actions.2. They aim at:- fostering cooperation in analysis, research and monitoring,- identifying best practices and promoting exchanges and transfers of information and experience,- developing an active information policy.Article 3 Community measures 1. With a view to achieving the objectives referred to in Article 2 and bearing in mind the European Council's conclusions on employment, the activities referred to in this Decision develop an integrated approach, in cooperation with the agents concerned, including the social partners, at the appropriate level in the Member States, through the following implementing measures:(a) developing the survey, analysis, research and monitoring of their employment policies and of progress achieved in their labour markets;(b) promoting exchanges of information, experience and best practices through methodological and technical support;(c) prompt dissemination of the results of initiatives undertaken and any other relevant information.2. With this in mind, the Commission shall seek to promote, in particular, the identification, transfer and dissemination of measures which directly or indirectly assist certain groups of people particularly affected by unemployment, in particular young people, women and older persons, as well as those affected by long-term unemployment.3. In implementing the measures referred to in paragraph 1, the Commission shall take into account the statistical data, studies and project reports available from international organisations such as the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) and the International Labour Organisation (ILO).Article 4 Consistency and complementarity The Commission and the Member States shall ensure that the measures implemented under this Decision and the other relevant Community programmes and initiatives are consistent with each other and complementary.Article 5 Participation of other countries 1. The activities which may be open to participation by the countries of the European Economic Area, the associated countries of Central and Eastern Europe (CCEE), Cyprus and Malta and Mediterranean countries which are partners of the European Union shall be defined in the context of the European Union's relations with those countries.2. The cost of the participation referred to in paragraph 1 shall be borne either by the countries concerned or under the Community budget headings covering implementation of the cooperation, association or partnership agreements with those countries in the area concerned.Article 6 Implementation The Commission shall implement these activities in accordance with this Decision.Article 7 Committee 1. The Commission shall be assisted by a committee composed of representatives of the Member States and chaired by the representative of the Commission.2. The Committee shall deliver opinions on the following points:(a) - general guidelines for the Community activities referred to in this Decision,- the annual programme of work and matters concerning the financial breakdown of the activities referred to in this Decision;(b) - detailed rules for selecting activities supported by the Community, the criteria for monitoring and assessing such activities individually and as a whole and the procedure for disseminating and transferring the results.3. With regard to the matters referred to in paragraph 2(a), the representative of the Commission shall submit to the Committee a draft of the measures to be taken. The Committee shall deliver its opinion on the draft, within a time limit which the Chairman may lay down according to the urgency of the matter. The opinion shall be delivered by the majority laid down in Article 148(2) of the Treaty in the case of decisions which the Council is required to adopt on a proposal from the Commission. The votes of the representatives of the Member States within the Committee shall be weighted in the manner set out in that Article. The Chairman shall not vote.The Commission shall adopt measures which shall apply immediately. However, if these measures are not in accordance with the opinion of the Committee, they shall be communicated by the Commission to the Council forthwith. In that event:- the Commission shall defer application of the measures which it has decided for a period of two months,- the Council, acting by a qualified majority, may take a different decision within the time limit referred to in the first indent.4. With regard to the matters referred to in paragraph 2(b), the representative of the Commission shall submit to the Committee a draft of the measures to be taken. The Committee shall deliver its opinion on the draft, within a time limit which the Chairman may lay down according to the urgency of the matter, if necessary by taking a vote.The opinion shall be recorded in the minutes; in addition, each Member State shall have the right to ask to have its position recorded in the minutes.The Commission shall take the utmost account of the opinion delivered by the Committe. It shall inform the Committee of the manner in which its opinion has been taken into account.Article 8 Links to be established The Commission shall establish the necessary links with the Employment and Labour Market Committee as well as with the social partners within the framework of the activities referred to in this Decision.The Commission shall inform the European social partners at their request of the results of the activities of the Committee referred to in Article 7.Article 9 Financing 1. The financial reference amount for the implementation of the Community activities referred to in this Decision for the period 1 January 1998 to 31 December 2000 shall be ECU 30 million.2. The annual appropriations shall be authorised by the budgetary authority within the limits of the financial perspective.Article 10 Reports The Commission shall submit an interim report on the results of the activities to the European Parliament, the Council, the Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions by 31 December 1999 at the latest, and a final report by 31 December 2001 at the latest.Article 11 This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Communities.Done at Brussels, 23 February 1998.For the CouncilThe PresidentR. COOK(1) OJ C 235, 9. 9. 1995, p. 8 andOJ C 342, 14. 11. 1996, p. 6.(2) OJ C 166, 10. 6. 1996, p. 179.(3) OJ C 18, 22. 1. 1996, p. 109.(4) OJ L 6, 10. 1. 1997, p. 32.(5) OJ C 194, 28. 7. 1982, p. 1.(6) OJ C 331, 7. 12. 1993, p. 1.


title: Commission Decision of 14 December 2010 appointing two Commission representatives and two alternates to the Management Board of the European Medicines Agency

text:
               15.12.2010

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               C 340/17

         COMMISSION DECISION
   of 14 December 2010
   appointing two Commission representatives and two alternates to the Management Board of the European Medicines Agency
   2010/C 340/10
   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 65 thereof,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               Pursuant to Article 65 of Regulation (EC) No 726/2004, the Management Board of the European Medicine Agency (hereinafter ‘the Agency’) is to include two representatives of the Commission.

               (2)

               Due to reallocation of competences within the Commission, it is necessary to appoint two new members of the Management Board of the Agency from the Directorate-General for Health and Consumers and from the Directorate-General for Enterprise and Industry and two alternates who will replace the members in their absence and vote on their behalf,

         HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:
   Article 1
   The representatives of the Commission to the Management Board of the European Medicines Agency shall be the persons occupying the following positions and exercising the following functions:

               From the Directorate-General for Health and Consumers:

                           (a)

                           Director-General of the Directorate-General for Health and Consumers.

               The alternate representative shall be the person occupying the following position and exercising the following functions:

                           (b)

                           Director heading the Directorate which is responsible for the authorisation of medicinal products on the basis of the work program of the Directorate-General for Health and Consumers.

               From the Directorate-General for Enterprise and Industry:

                           (c)

                           Director heading the Directorate which is responsible for pharmaceuticals on the basis of the work program of the Directorate-General for Enterprise and Industry.

               The alternate representative shall be the person occupying the following position and exercising the following functions:

                           (d)

                           Head of Unit heading the Unit responsible for pharmaceuticals on the basis of the work program of the Directorate-General for Enterprise and Industry.

         Article 2
   This Decision shall apply to the persons occupying, including on a temporary basis, the positions referred to in Article 1 at the date of adoption of this Decision, or to any successor of those persons in those positions.
   Article 3
   The Director-Generals of the Directorate-General for Health and Consumers and the Directorate-General for Enterprise and Industry shall inform the President of the Management Board and the Executive Director of the Agency of the names of the persons occupying the positions referred to in Article 1, and any changes thereof.

      Done at Brussels, 14 December 2010.

            For the Commission

         John DALLI

            Member of the Commission

      (1)  OJ L 136, 30.4.2004, p. 1.


title: 2011/811/EU: Council Decision of 1 December 2011 appointing a Belgian member of the European Economic and Social Committee

text:
               7.12.2011

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 324/31

         COUNCIL DECISION
   of 1 December 2011
   appointing a Belgian member of the European Economic and Social Committee
   (2011/811/EU)
   THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
   Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 302 thereof,
   Having regard to the proposal of the Belgian Government,
   Having regard to the opinion of the European Commission,
   Whereas:

               (1)

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

               (2)

               A member’s seat on the European Economic and Social Committee has become vacant following the end of the term of office of Mr Robert de MÛELENAERE,

         HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
   Article 1
   Baron Philippe de BUCK van OVERSTRAETEN, Director-General, BusinessEurope, is hereby appointed as a member of the European Economic and Social Committee for the remainder of the current term of office, which runs until 20 September 2015.
   Article 2
   This Decision shall enter into force on the day of its adoption.

      Done at Brussels, 1 December 2011.

            For the Council

            The President

         W. KOSINIAK-KAMYSZ

      (1)  OJ L 251, 25.9.2010, p. 8.


title: Decision (EU) 2016/ of the European Parliament of 28 April 2016 on the closure of the accounts of the European Agency for the Operational Management of Large-Scale IT Systems in the Area of Freedom, Security and Justice for the financial year 2014

text:
               14.9.2016

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 246/336

         DECISION (EU) 2016/ OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT
   of 28 April 2016
   on the closure of the accounts of the European Agency for the Operational Management of Large-Scale IT Systems in the Area of Freedom, Security and Justice for the financial year 2014
   THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT,

               —

               having regard to the final annual accounts of the European Agency for the Operational Management of Large-Scale IT Systems in the Area of Freedom, Security and Justice for the financial year 2014,

               —

               having regard to the Court of Auditors’ report on the annual accounts of the European Agency for the Operational Management of Large-Scale IT Systems in the Area of Freedom, Security and Justice for the financial year 2014, together with the Agency’s reply (1),

               —

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

               —

               having regard to the Council’s recommendation of 12 February 2016 on discharge to be given to the Agency in respect of the implementation of the budget for the financial year 2014 (05584/2016 – C8-0093/2016),

               —

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

               —

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

               —

               having regard to Regulation (EU) No 1077/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2011 establishing a European Agency for the operational management of large-scale IT systems in the area of freedom, security and justice (4), in particular Article 33 thereof,

               —

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

               —

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

               —

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

               —

               having regard to the report of the Committee on Budgetary Control and the opinion of the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (A8-0124/2016),

               1.

               Notes that the final annual accounts of the European Agency for the Operational Management of Large-Scale IT Systems in the Area of Freedom, Security and Justice are as annexed to the Court of Auditors’ report;

               2.

               Approves the closure of the accounts of the European Agency for the Operational Management of Large-Scale IT Systems in the Area of Freedom, Security and Justice for the financial year 2014;

               3.

               Instructs its President to forward this decision to the Executive Director of the European Agency for the Operational Management of Large-Scale IT Systems in the Area of Freedom, Security and Justice, the Council, the Commission and the Court of Auditors, and to arrange for its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union (L series).

            The President

         Martin SCHULZ

            The Secretary-General

         Klaus WELLE

      (1)  OJ C 409, 9.12.2015, p. 275.

      (2)  See footnote 1.

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

      (4)  OJ L 286, 1.11.2011, p. 1.

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

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


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90/222/EEC: Council Decision of 23 April 1990 on the conclusion of the Convention between the European Economic Community and the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) concerning aid to refugees in the countries of the Near East

Official Journal L 118 , 09/05/1990 P. 0036

*****COUNCIL  DECISION  of 23 April 1990  on the conclusion of the Convention between the European Economic Community and the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) concerning aid to refugees in the countries of the Near East  (90/222/EEC)  THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,  Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article 235 thereof,  Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,  Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (1),  Whereas the Commmunity wishes to continue its programme of aid to Palestine refugees in the Near East;  Whereas the Convention concluded with the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) concerning aid to refugees in the countries of the Near East, approved on 5 May 1987 (2), expired on 31 December 1989;  Whereas a new Convention should be concluded with UNRWA so that the Community's aid continue to be provided as part of a comprehensive operation offering a measure of continuity;  Whereas continued support of UNRWA operations would be likely to contribute to the attainment of the Community objectives;  Whereas the Treaty does not provide, for the adoption of this Decision, powers other than those of Article 235,  HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:  Article 1  The Convention between the European Community and the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) concerning aid to refugees in the countries of the Near East is hereby approved on behalf of the Community.  The text of the Convention is attached to this Decision.  Article 2  Questions relating to the execution of the Community programme of food aid to UNRWA shall be governed by the procedure defined Regulation (EEC) No 3972/86 (3) or, if appropriate, by any regulation on food aid repealing and replacing it.  Article 3  The President of the Council is hereby authorized to designate the persons empowered to sign the Convention in order to bind the Community.  Done at Luxembourg, 23 April 1990.  For the Council  The President  A. REYNOLDS  (1) OJ No C 113, 7. 5. 1990.  (2) OJ No L 136, 26. 5. 1987, p. 43.  (3) OJ No L 370, 30. 12. 1986, p. 1.


title: 2013/300/EU: Council Decision of 18 June 2013 appointing two Austrian members and two Austrian alternate members of the Committee of the Regions

text:
               21.6.2013

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 169/70

      COUNCIL DECISION

   of 18 June 2013
   appointing two Austrian members and two Austrian alternate members of the Committee of the Regions
   (2013/300/EU)
   THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
   Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 305 thereof,
   Having regard to the proposal of the Austrian Government,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               On 22 December 2009 and on 18 January 2010, the Council adopted Decisions 2009/1014/EU (1) and 2010/29/EU (2) appointing the members and alternate members of the Committee of the Regions for the period from 26 January 2010 to 25 January 2015.

               (2)

               Two members’ seats on the Committee of the Regions have become vacant following the end of the terms of office of Mr Gerhard DÖRFLER and Mr Josef PÜHRINGER. Two alternate members’ seats on the Committee of the Regions have become vacant following the end of the terms of office of Mr Viktor SIGL and Mr Wolfgang WALDNER,

         HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
   Article 1
   The following are hereby appointed to the Committee of the Regions for the remainder of the current term of office, which runs until 25 January 2015:

               (a)

               as members:

                           —

                           Dr Peter KAISER, Landeshauptmann,

                           —

                           Dr Michael STRUGL, MBA, Landesrat;

                     and

               (b)

               as alternate members:

                           —

                           Mr Herwig SEISER, Landtagsabgeordneter,

                           —

                           Mr Viktor SIGL, Landtagspräsident.

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

      Done at Luxembourg, 18 June 2013.

            For the Council

            The President

         P. HOGAN

      (1)  OJ L 348, 29.12.2009, p. 22.

      (2)  OJ L 12, 19.1.2010, p. 11.


title: Council Decision of 21 October 2010 on the position to be taken by the European Union within the Association Council set up by the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the State of Israel, of the other part, with regard to the adoption of provisions on the coordination of social security systems

text:
               23.11.2010

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 306/21

         COUNCIL DECISION
   of 21 October 2010
   on the position to be taken by the European Union within the Association Council set up by the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the State of Israel, of the other part, with regard to the adoption of provisions on the coordination of social security systems
   (2010/700/EU)
   THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
   Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 79(2)(b) in conjunction with Article 218(9) thereof,
   Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               Article 65 of the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the State of Israel, of the other part (1) (‘the Agreement’), provides that the Association Council shall, by decision, adopt the appropriate provisions to implement the objectives set out in Article 64 of the Agreement.

               (2)

               Objective 2.3.3, first indent, of the EU-Israel Action Plan adopted by the Association Council in the context of the European Neighbourhood Policy on 11 April 2005 calls for the adoption by the Association Council of a decision implementing Article 65 of the Agreement.

               (3)

               In accordance with Articles 1 and 2 of Protocol (No 22) on the Position of Denmark, annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, Denmark is not taking part in the adoption of this Decision and is not bound by it nor subject to its application.

               (4)

               In accordance with Articles 1 and 2 of Protocol (No 21) on the Position of the United Kingdom and Ireland in respect of the Area of Freedom, Security and Justice, annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and without prejudice to Article 4 of that Protocol, those Member States are not taking part in the adoption of this Decision and are not bound by it or subject to its application,

         HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
   Article 1
   The position to be taken by the European Union within the Association Council set up by the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the State of Israel, of the other part (‘the Agreement’), concerning the implementation of Article 64 of the Agreement, shall be based on the draft decision of the Association Council attached to this Decision.
   Article 2
   This Decision shall enter into force on the day of its adoption.

      Done at Luxembourg, 21 October 2010.

            For the Council

            The President

         J. MILQUET

      (1)  OJ L 147, 21.6.2000, p. 3.
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               23.11.2010

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 306/22

         Draft
   DECISION No …/… OF THE ASSOCIATION COUNCIL
   set up by the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the State of Israel, of the other part,
   of …
   with regard to the provisions on the coordination of social security systems contained in the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement
   THE ASSOCIATION COUNCIL,
   Having regard to the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the State of Israel, of the other part (1), and in particular Article 65 thereof,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               Article 64 of the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the State of Israel, of the other part (‘the Agreement’), provides for the coordination of the social security systems of Israel and the Member States and lays down the principles for such coordination.

               (2)

               Article 65 of the Agreement provides that the Association Council shall adopt a decision implementing the objectives set out in Article 64.

               (3)

               Objective 2.3.3, first indent, of the EU-Israel Action Plan, as adopted by the Association Council in the context of the European Neighbourhood Policy on 11 April 2005, calls for the adoption of a decision implementing Article 65 of the Agreement.

               (4)

               With regard to the application of the non-discrimination principle, this Decision should not give any additional rights arising from certain facts or events occurring on the territory of the other Contracting Party, where such facts or events are not taken into account under the legislation of the first Contracting Party, other than the right to export certain benefits.

               (5)

               In applying this Decision, the right of Israeli workers to family benefits should be subject to the condition that their family members legally reside with these workers in the Member State where the workers are employed. This Decision should not give any entitlement to family benefits with respect to members of their family who reside in another state, for instance Israel.

               (6)

               Council Regulation (EC) No 859/2003 (2) already extends the provisions of Regulation (EEC) No 1408/71 and Regulation (EEC) No 574/72 to nationals of third countries who are not already covered by those provisions solely on the grounds of their nationality. Regulation (EC) No 859/2003 already covers the principle of aggregation of insurance periods acquired by Israeli workers in the various Member States regarding entitlement to certain benefits, as set out in the first indent of Article 64(1) of the Agreement.

               (7)

               It might be necessary to lay down special provisions which correspond to the specific characteristics of the legislation of Israel, in order to facilitate the application of the coordination rules.

               (8)

               To ensure the smooth functioning of the coordination of the social security systems of the Member States and of Israel, it is necessary to provide for specific provisions regarding the cooperation between the Member States and Israel as well as between the person concerned and the institution of the competent state.

               (9)

               Transitional provisions should be adopted to protect the persons covered by this Decision and to ensure that they do not lose rights as a result of its entry into force,

         HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
   PART I

      GENERAL PROVISIONS

   Article 1
   Definitions
   1.   For the purposes of this Decision:

               (a)

               ‘Agreement’ means the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the State of Israel, of the other part;

               (b)

               ‘Regulation’ means Regulation (EC) No 883/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2004 on the coordination of social security systems (3), as applicable in the Member States of the European Union;

               (c)

               ‘implementing Regulation’ means Regulation (EC) No 987/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 September 2009 laying down the procedure for implementing Regulation (EC) No 883/2004 on the coordination of social security systems (4);

               (d)

               ‘Member State’ means a Member State of the European Union;

               (e)

               ‘worker’ means:

                           (i)

                           for the purposes of the legislation of a Member State, a person pursuing an activity as an employed person within the meaning of Article 1(a) of the Regulation;

                           (ii)

                           for the purposes of the legislation of Israel, a person pursuing an activity as an employed person within the meaning of that legislation;

               (f)

               ‘member of the family’ means:

                           (i)

                           for the purposes of the legislation of a Member State, a member of the family within the meaning of Article 1(i) of the Regulation;

                           (ii)

                           for the purposes of the legislation of Israel, a member of the family within the meaning of that legislation;

               (g)

               ‘legislation’ means:

                           (i)

                           in relation to the Member States, legislation within the meaning of Article 1(l) of the Regulation as applicable to the benefits covered by this Decision;

                           (ii)

                           in relation to Israel, the relevant legislation as applicable in Israel relating to the benefits covered by this Decision;

               (h)

               ‘benefits’ means:

                           —

                           old-age pensions,

                           —

                           survivors’ pensions,

                           —

                           pensions in respect of accidents at work and occupational diseases,

                           —

                           invalidity pensions,

                           —

                           family allowances;

               (i)

               ‘exportable benefits’ means:

                           (i)

                           in relation to the Member States:

                                       —

                                       old-age pensions,

                                       —

                                       survivors’ pensions,

                                       —

                                       pensions in respect of accidents at work and occupational diseases,

                                       —

                                       invalidity pensions,

                                 within the meaning of the Regulation, with the exception of special non-contributory cash benefits as listed in Annex X to the Regulation;

                           (ii)

                           in relation to Israel, the corresponding benefits provided under the legislation of Israel, with the exception of special non-contributory cash benefits as set out in Annex I to this Decision.

         2.   Other terms used in this Decision shall have the meaning which is assigned to them:

               (a)

               in relation to the Member States, in the Regulation and the implementing Regulation;

               (b)

               in relation to Israel, in the relevant legislation as applicable in Israel.

         Article 2
   Persons covered
   This Decision shall apply:

               (a)

               to workers who are Israeli nationals and who are or have been legally employed in the territory of a Member State and who are or have been subject to the legislation of one or more Member States, and their survivors;

               (b)

               to the members of the family of workers referred to in point (a) provided that these family members are or have been legally resident with the worker concerned while the worker is employed in a Member State;

               (c)

               to workers who are nationals of a Member State who are or have been legally employed in the territory of Israel and who are or have been subject to the legislation of Israel, and their survivors; and

               (d)

               to the members of the family of workers referred to in point (c) provided that these family members are or have been legally resident with the worker concerned while the worker is employed in Israel.

         Article 3
   Equality of treatment
   1.   Workers who are Israeli nationals and are legally employed in a Member State and any members of their families legally residing with them shall enjoy, with regard to the benefits within the meaning of Article 1(1)(h), treatment free from any discrimination based on nationality relative to nationals of the Member States in which those workers are employed.
   2.   Workers who are nationals of a Member State and are legally employed in Israel, and any members of their families legally residing with them, shall enjoy, with regard to the benefits within the meaning of Article 1(1)(h), treatment free from any discrimination based on nationality relative to Israeli nationals.
   PART II

      RELATIONS BETWEEN THE MEMBER STATES AND ISRAEL

   Article 4
   Waiving of Residence Clauses
   1.   Exportable benefits within the meaning of Article 1(1)(i) to which the persons as referred to in Article 2(a) and (c) are entitled shall not be subject to any reduction, modification, suspension, withdrawal or confiscation by reason of the fact that the beneficiary is residing:

               (i)

               for the purpose of a benefit under the legislation of a Member State, within the territory of Israel; or

               (ii)

               for the purpose of a benefit under the legislation of Israel, within the territory of a Member State.

         2.   Family members of a worker as referred to in Article 2(b) are entitled to exportable benefits within the meaning of Article 1(1)(i) in the same way as the family members of a worker who is a national of the Member State concerned when these family members reside within the territory of Israel.
   3.   Family members of a worker as referred to in Article 2(d) are entitled to exportable benefits within the meaning of Article 1(1)(i) in the same way as the family members of a worker who is a national of Israel when these family members reside within the territory of a Member State.
   PART III

      MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

   Article 5
   Cooperation
   1.   The Member States and Israel shall communicate to each other all information regarding changes in their legislation which may affect the implementation of this Decision.
   2.   For the purposes of this Decision, the authorities and institutions of the Member States and of Israel shall lend one another their good offices and act as though implementing their own legislation. The administrative assistance given by the said authorities and institutions shall, as a rule, be free of charge. However, the competent authorities of the Member States and of Israel may agree to certain expenses being reimbursed.
   3.   The authorities and institutions of the Member States and of Israel may, for the purposes of this Decision, communicate directly with one another and with the persons involved or their representatives.
   4.   The institutions and persons covered by this Decision shall have a duty of mutual information and cooperation to ensure the correct implementation of this Decision.
   5.   The persons concerned must inform the institutions of the competent Member State or Israel, where the latter is the competent state, and of the Member State of residence or Israel, where the latter is the state of residence, as soon as possible of any change in their personal or family situation which affects their right to benefits under this Decision.
   6.   Failure to respect the obligation of information referred to in paragraph 5 may result in the application of proportionate measures in accordance with national law. Nevertheless, these measures shall be equivalent to those applicable to similar situations under domestic law and shall not make it impossible or excessively difficult in practice for claimants to exercise the rights conferred on them by this Decision.
   7.   The Member States and Israel may provide for national provisions that establish conditions for the verification of entitlement to benefits to take into account the fact that the beneficiaries are staying or residing outside the territory of the State where the debtor institution is located. Such provisions shall be proportionate, free from any discrimination based on nationality and in accordance with the principles of this Decision. Such provisions shall be notified to the Association Council.
   Article 6
   Administrative Checks and Medical Examinations
   1.   This Article shall apply to the persons as referred to in Article 2 and in receipt of exportable benefits as referred to in Article 1(1)(i), as well as to the institutions in charge of the implementation of this Decision.
   2.   Where a recipient or a claimant of benefits, or a member of his family, is staying or residing within the territory of a Member State when the debtor institution is located in Israel or in Israel when the debtor institution is located in a Member State, the medical examination shall be carried out, at the request of that institution, by the institution of the beneficiary’s place of stay or residence in accordance with the procedures laid down by the legislation applied by that institution.
   The debtor institution shall inform the institution of the place of stay or residence of any special requirements, if necessary, to be followed and points to be covered by the medical examination.
   The institution of the place of stay or residence shall forward a report to the debtor institution that requested the medical examination.
   The debtor institution shall reserve the right to have the beneficiary examined by a doctor of its choice, either in the territory where the recipient or claimant of benefit is staying or residing or in the country where the debtor institution is located. However, the beneficiary may be asked to return to the State of the debtor institution only if he or she is able to make the journey without prejudice to his health and the cost of travel and accommodation is paid for by the debtor institution.
   3.   Where a recipient or a claimant of benefits, or a member of his family, is staying or residing in the territory of a Member State when the debtor institution is located in Israel or in Israel when the debtor institution is located in a Member State, the administrative check shall, at the request of the debtor institution, be performed by the institution of the beneficiary’s place of stay or residence.
   The institution of the place of stay or residence shall forward a report to the debtor institution that requested the administrative check.
   The debtor institution shall reserve the right to have the situation of the beneficiary examined by a professional of its choice. However, the beneficiary may be asked to return to the State of the debtor institution only if he or she is able to make the journey without prejudice to his health and the cost of travel and accommodation is paid for by the debtor institution.
   4.   One or more Member States and Israel may agree on other administrative provisions, subject to their informing the Association Council thereof.
   5.   As an exception to the principle of free-of-charge mutual administrative assistance set out in Article 5(2) of this Decision, the effective amount of the expenses of the checks referred to in paragraphs 2 and 3 of this Article shall be refunded to the institution which was requested to carry them out by the debtor institution which requested them.
   Article 7
   Application of Article 79 of the Agreement
   Article 79 of the Agreement shall apply in case either Party considers that the other Party has not complied with the obligations as laid down in Articles 5 and 6.
   Article 8
   Special provisions for the application of the legislation of Israel
   The Association Council may, if necessary, lay down special provisions for the application of the legislation of Israel in Annex II.
   Article 9
   Administrative procedures from existing bilateral agreements
   Administrative procedures contained in existing bilateral agreements between a Member State and Israel may continue to apply provided that those procedures do not adversely affect the rights or obligations of the persons concerned established by this Decision.
   Article 10
   Agreements supplementing the procedures for implementing this Decision
   One or more Member States and Israel may conclude agreements designed to supplement the administrative procedures for implementing this Decision, especially with regard to preventing and combating fraud and error.
   PART IV

      TRANSITIONAL AND FINAL PROVISIONS

   Article 11
   Transitional provisions
   1.   No rights shall be acquired pursuant to this Decision for the period before its date of entry into force.
   2.   Subject to paragraph 1, a right shall be acquired under this Decision even if it relates to a contingency arising before its date of entry into force.
   3.   Any benefit which has not been awarded or which has been suspended by reason of the nationality or place of residence of the person concerned shall, at the request of that person, be provided or resumed with effect from the date of entry into force of this Decision, provided that the rights for which benefits were previously provided have not given rise to a lump-sum payment.
   4.   If a request as referred to in paragraph 3 is submitted within 2 years from the date of entry into force of this Decision, the rights acquired in accordance with this Decision shall have effect from the date of entry into force of this Decision, and the legislation of any Member State or Israel concerning the forfeiture or limitation of rights may not be invoked against the persons concerned.
   5.   If a request as referred to in paragraph 3 is submitted after the expiry of the 2-year period following the date of entry into force of this Decision, rights not forfeited or not time-barred shall have effect from the date on which the request was submitted, subject to any more favourable provisions under the legislation of any Member State or Israel.
   Article 12
   Annexes to this Decision
   1.   The Annexes to this Decision constitute an integral part thereof.
   2.   At the request of Israel, the Annexes may be amended by a decision of the Association Council.
   Article 13
   Entry into force
   This Decision shall enter into force on the first day of the first month following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

      Done at …, …

            For the Association Council

            The President

      (1)  OJ L 147, 21.6.2000, p. 3.

      (2)  OJ L 124, 20.5.2003, p. 1.

      (3)  OJ L 166, 30.4.2004, p. 1.

      (4)  OJ L 284, 30.10.2009, p. 1.
   ANNEX I

      LIST OF ISRAELI SPECIAL NON-CONTRIBUTORY CASH BENEFITS

   …
   ANNEX II

      SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR THE APPLICATION OF THE LEGISLATION OF ISRAEL

   …


title: 2011/572/EU: Decision of the European Parliament of 10 May 2011 on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Aviation Safety Agency for the financial year 2009

text:
               27.9.2011

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 250/140

         DECISION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT
   of 10 May 2011
   on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Aviation Safety Agency for the financial year 2009
   (2011/572/EU)
   THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT,
   having regard to the final annual accounts of the European Aviation Safety Agency for the financial year 2009,
   having regard to the Court of Auditors’ report on the annual accounts of the European Aviation Safety 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 216/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council (3) establishing a European Aviation Safety Agency, and in particular Article 60 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 Transport and Tourism (A7-0123/2011),

               1.

               Grants the Executive Director of the European Aviation Safety Agency discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2009;

               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 Aviation Safety Agency, 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

         Jerzy BUZEK

            The Secretary-General

         Klaus WELLE

      (1)  OJ C 338, 14.12.2010, p. 22.

      (2)  OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1.

      (3)  OJ L 79, 19.3.2008, p. 1.

      (4)  OJ L 357, 31.12.2002, p. 72.
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               27.9.2011

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 250/141

         RESOLUTION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT
   of 10 May 2011
   with observations forming an integral part of its Decision on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Aviation Safety Agency for the financial year 2009
   THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT,
   having regard to the final annual accounts of the European Aviation Safety Agency for the financial year 2009,
   having regard to the Court of Auditors’ report on the annual accounts of the European Aviation Safety 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 216/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council (3) establishing a European Aviation Safety Agency, and in particular Article 60 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 Transport and Tourism (A7-0123/2011),

               A.

               whereas the Court of Auditors stated that it has obtained reasonable assurances that the annual accounts for the financial year 2009 are reliable and that the underlying transactions are legal and regular,

               B.

               whereas on 5 May 2010 Parliament granted the Executive Director of the European Aviation Safety Agency discharge for implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2008 (5), and in its resolution accompanying the discharge decision, inter alia:

                           —

                           regretted that in 2008 the system of annual flat fees generated income that was significantly above the actual costs of the services rendered and called upon the Agency to put forward, as a matter of urgency, a detailed plan to guarantee that this does not recur in future years,

                           —

                           drew attention to the fact that the Agency carried forward to 2009 a high level of appropriations for operating expenditure (more than EUR 53 000 000, which was 79 % of the operating appropriations),

                           —

                           stressed how important it was for the Agency to set SMART objectives and RACER indicators in its programming so as to assess its achievements,

                           —

                           expressed concern about the lack of coordination between the needs, staff and financial regulation of the Agency and, in particular, that staff selection procedures made it difficult to recruit appropriately qualified personnel,

               C.

               whereas the budget of the Agency for 2009 was EUR 92 500 000, which is an increase of 6 % on the financial year 2008; whereas the reserve for fees and charges activities for 2009 was EUR 29 500 000,

               1.

               Welcomes the fact that the Court of Auditors found the Agency’s accounts for 2009 to be reliable and the underlying transactions to be, in all material respects, legal and regular;

      Substantial increase of the budget

               2.

               Notes that the Agency’s budget increased by 28 % from 2007 to 2009;

               3.

               Notes that the Agency received EUR 31 540 000 in commitment appropriations and EUR 29 180 000 in payment appropriations from the 2009 Union budget;

               4.

               Notes, in addition, that the Agency’s overall budget increased by almost 20 % from EUR 102 000 000 to EUR 122 000 000 from 2008 to 2009 and that staff numbers rose from 440 to 509;

      Performance

               5.

               Stresses, once more, how important it is for the Agency to set SMART objectives and RACER indicators in its programming so as to assess its achievements; notes the reply from the Agency, which gives an assurance that it has improved its work programme for 2010, establishing objectives and key performance indicators and a better resource planning system; calls, in addition, on the Agency to consider making a Gantt diagram part of the programming for each of its operational activities, with a view to indicating in a concise form the amount of time spent by each staff member on a project and encouraging an approach geared towards achieving results;

               6.

               Urges the Agency to implement an activity-based structure for the operational budget in order to establish a clear link between the work programme and the financial forecasts and improve performance monitoring and reporting; notes that the Agency prepares a multiannual plan every year, discussed with all stakeholders and approved by the Management Board, in which the budget per activity is presented; acknowledges the view of the Court of Auditors that the structure of the Agency’s operational budget (Title III) remained partially input-related and that the budget amendments were made without updating the work programme, even when they had a significant impact on the allocation of human and financial resources;

               7.

               Calls once more on the Agency to set out, in a table to be annexed to the Court of Auditors’ next report, a comparison of the operations that were carried out during the year for which discharge is to be granted and during the previous financial year so as to enable the discharge authority to assess more effectively the Agency’s performance from one year to the next;

      Carry-over of appropriations

               8.

               Draws attention to the fact that once again the Agency carried forward to 2010 a high level of appropriations for operating expenditure (65 % from Title III — Operational activities — when assigned revenues are excluded from the carryovers, the percentage of commitments carried forward is 13 %); stresses that this is at odds with the principle of annuality; acknowledges that a certain uncertainty about the level of fees and charges is inherent in the Agency’s initial business cycle because of the multiannuality of the projects; stresses, in addition, that this situation reveals weaknesses in the Agency’s resource planning system resulting from a delay in signing the service contract; calls, accordingly, for more accurate and timely management of contracts and for far more realistic forecasts to be presented to Parliament and the Commission for the next financial year, allowing sufficient time for these to be analysed;

               9.

               Requests that a report be attached to each year’s budget on the unspent appropriations carried over from previous years, explaining why those monies have not been used and how and when they will be used;

      Fees and charges levied by the Agency

               10.

               Notes that 2009 was the second full year of implementation of certification tasks under Commission Regulation (EC) No 593/2007 of 31 May 2007 on the fees and charges levied by the European Aviation Safety Agency (6);

               11.

               Calls once more on the Agency to improve its monitoring system for certification projects to make sure that, over the entire project duration, the fees levied do not deviate significantly from the actual cost;

               12.

               Calls on the Agency, specifically, to correctly estimate, for the establishment of the 2010 financial statements, the accrued expenditure related to the management of certification tasks outsourced to national aviation authorities; notes, in fact, that the Court of Auditors reported that the related accrued expenditure at the year end was estimated by assuming an overall percentage of completion not justified by historical experience; acknowledges, nevertheless, the Agency’s intention to introduce a ‘flat-rate agreement’ for certain services (minor changes, minor repairs, standard Supplemental Type Certificates, organisations oversight) to provide for the availability of reliable project costs at the time a service is outsourced;

      Human resources

               13.

               Notes, in addition, deficiencies in staff selection procedures which put at risk the transparency of these procedures; acknowledges, that the Court of Auditors reported in respect of these procedures that the decisions by the selection boards were insufficiently justified and documented since thresholds for being invited to interview or put on the reserve list were not defined in advance and minutes were missing;

               14.

               Urges the Agency to inform the discharge authority on the actions taken to redress this situation and make the selection procedures of its experts/staff more transparent; stresses that the impact of these deficiencies is even more crucial when considering that the Agency has the objectives of issuing certification specifications, taking decisions regarding airworthiness and environmental certification and conducting standardisation inspections of the competent authorities in the Member States;

      Internal audit

               15.

               Acknowledges that the Agency has implemented 20 out of the 26 recommendations made by the Internal Audit Service (IAS) since 2006;

               16.

               Acknowledges that the Agency has sent the discharge authority a report drawn up by its Executive Director summarising the content of the IAS recommendation as provided for in Article 72(5) of the framework Financial Regulation; nevertheless, calls on the Executive Director of the Agency to provide specific information on the content of all open recommendations of the IAS in 2009;

               17.

               Refers, in respect of the other observations accompanying its Decision on discharge, which are of a horizontal nature, to its resolution of 10 May 2011 (7) on the performance, financial management and control of the agencies.

      (1)  OJ C 338, 14.12.2010, p. 22.

      (2)  OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1.

      (3)  OJ L 79, 19.3.2008, p. 1.

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

      (5)  OJ L 252, 25.9.2010, p. 136.

      (6)  OJ L 140, 1.6.2007, p. 3.

      (7)  Texts adopted, P7_TA(2011)0163 (see page 269 of this Official Journal).