# C_2013187EN.01000701.xml

| 29.6.2013 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 187/7 |
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29.6.2013

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 187/7

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COUNCIL DECISION

of 24 June 2013

appointing a member of the Management Board of the European Food Safety Authority

2013/C 187/06

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 January 2002 laying down the general principles and requirements of food law, establishing the European Food Safety Authority and laying down procedures in matters of food safety (1), and in particular Article 25(1) thereof,

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Having regard to the list of candidates submitted to the Council by the European Commission,

Having regard to the views expressed by the European Parliament,

Whereas:

| (1) | It is vital to ensure the independence, high scientific quality, transparency and efficiency of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA). Cooperation with Member States is also indispensable. |
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It is vital to ensure the independence, high scientific quality, transparency and efficiency of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA). Cooperation with Member States is also indispensable.

| (2) | Ms Diána BÁNÁTI has resigned and has to be replaced until the end of her term of office. |
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Ms Diána BÁNÁTI has resigned and has to be replaced until the end of her term of office.

| (3) | The list submitted by the Commission has been examined with a view to appointing one new member of the Management Board on the basis of the documentation provided by the Commission and in the light of the views expressed by the European Parliament. The aim is to secure the highest standard of competence, a broad range of relevant expertise, e.g. in management and public administration, and the broadest possible geographical distribution within the Union. |
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The list submitted by the Commission has been examined with a view to appointing one new member of the Management Board on the basis of the documentation provided by the Commission and in the light of the views expressed by the European Parliament. The aim is to secure the highest standard of competence, a broad range of relevant expertise, e.g. in management and public administration, and the broadest possible geographical distribution within the Union.

| (4) | Under Regulation (EC) No 178/2002, four of the members of the Management Board must have a background in organisations representing consumers and other interests in the food chain. Currently, three members of the Management Board have such a background, |
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Under Regulation (EC) No 178/2002, four of the members of the Management Board must have a background in organisations representing consumers and other interests in the food chain. Currently, three members of the Management Board have such a background,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The following person shall be appointed as a new member of the Management Board of the European Food Safety Authority for the period from 1 July 2013 to 30 June 2014:

Mr Raymond O'ROURKE (2).

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Article 2

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

Done at Luxembourg, 24 June 2013.

For the Council

The President

S. COVENEY

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(1)  OJ L 31, 1.2.2002, p. 1.

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(2)  Background in organisations representing consumers.

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