Proposal for a Council Decision on the appointment of two members of the committee of experts of the European Foundation for the improvement of living and working conditions
Date: 2001-07-12
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: Eurofound, appointment of staff

COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES

Brussels, 12.07.2001
COM(2001) 391 final

Proposal for a

COUNCIL DECISION

on the appointment of two members of the Committee of Experts of the European
Foundation for the improvement of living and working conditions

(presented by the Commission)

EXPLANATORY MEMORANDUM

Article 10 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 1365/75 provides that:

1.

2.

3.

The Committee of Experts shall consist of 12 members appointed by the Council on
a proposal from the Commission and selected from among scientific and other circles
concerned in the Foundation’s activity.

The Commission will take into account when drawing up its proposal: — the need to
maintain a balance between the two complementary aspects of the Foundation — i.e.
living conditions and working conditions; — the need for the best possible scientific
and technical advice; — the need for at least one national from each Member State to
be appointed.

The term of office of the members of the Committee of Experts shall be three years
and shall be renewable.

By letter of 28 June 2000, the Foundation's Administrative Board informed the Commission
that
the Irish members of the Administrative Board had proposed the appointment of
Mrs Deirdre Carroll as the Irish member of the Committee of Experts.

The Commission notes that Mrs Carroll has considerable experience in the main areas of the
Foundation’s activities. Furthermore, Mrs Carroll’s expertise is such as to ensure a balance
between the complementary aspects of the Foundation, namely living conditions and working
conditions.

The Commission is pleased to note that Mrs Carroll’s appointment will improve the gender
balance on the Committee.

By letter dated 9 October 2000, the Netherlands Government proposed the appointment of
Professor Fred Huijgen as the Dutch member of the Committee of Experts, replacing Mr
Buytelaar who was the previous member.

Conclusion

In view of the above, the Commission proposes the appointment of Mrs Carroll as the Irish
member and Mr Huijgen as the Dutch member of the Committee of Experts of the Dublin
Foundation.

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Proposal for a

COUNCIL DECISION

on the appointment of two members of the Committee of Experts of the European
Foundation for the improvement of living and working conditions

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1365/75 of 26 May 19751, and in particular
its article 10 paragraph 1

Having regard to the Commission proposal2,

Whereas:

(1)

Council Regulation (EEC) No 1365/75 of 26 May 1975 on the creation of a European
Foundation for the improvement of living and working conditions, and in particular
Article 10 thereof, provides that
the members of the
Committee of Experts.

the Council shall appoint

(2)

A new Irish member and a new Dutch member need to be appointed.

HAS DECIDED:

Single Article

The following are appointed as members of the Committee of Experts of the European
Foundation
the
period………….2001 to……………… 2004:

and working

improvement

conditions,

living

the

for

for

of

Mrs Deirdre Carroll

Mr Fred Huijgen.

Done at Brussels,

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OJ L 139 of 30/05/1975, p. 1
OJ C of , p. .

For the Council
The President

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