Proposal for a Council Decision on a Community position in the Association Council on the implementation of Article 73 of the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, on one part, and the state of Israel, of the other part
Date: 2005-07-08
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: Association Council (EU), Israel, association agreement (EU), cooperation policy, operation of the Institutions, rules of procedure

COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES 

Brussels, 8.7.2005 
COM(2005) 258 final 

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Proposal for a 

COUNCIL DECISION 

on a Community position in the Association Council on the implementation of 
Article 73 of the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement establishing an association between 
the European Communities and their Member States, on one part, and the state of 
Israel, of the other part 

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(presented by the Commission) 

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EXPLANATORY MEMORANDUM 

The  Association  Agreement  forms  the  legal  framework  governing  the  bilateral 
relations between the European Union and Israel. 

In Article 73 the Association Agreement provides for the setting up of the necessary 
bodies for its implementation. The institutions implementing the Euro-Mediterranean 
Agreements  must  be  further  developed  to  cope  with  the  increasing  technical 
complexity of the subjects in discussion. They also need to be brought into line with 
those  of  other  international  agreements  concluded  by  the  EU.  Furthermore,  the 
functioning  of  the  European  Neighbourhood  Policy  and  its  Action  Plans  in  a  wide 
range of sectoral areas requires the establishment of the proposed sub-committees. In 
addition  to  this,  the  EU-Israel  bilateral  relations  will  develop  towards  accomplishing 
an overall partnership. This requires a coherent approach, which must be ensured by 
continuous close coordination of the constituent parties. 

An institutional structure formed by a number of sub-committees has been set up for 
the implementation of other Euro-Mediterranean partner countries, such as Morocco, 
Tunisia  and  Jordan.  The  present  proposal  largely  follows  the  same  scheme  and 
structure. 

Israel expressed its willingness to strengthen cooperation in the various areas covered 
by the provisions of the Association Agreement. 

In view of the above, the European Commission proposes to the Council that several 
subcommittees  be  set  up  to  support  the  Association  Council  and  Committee  in  the 
implementation  of  the  Association  Agreement  and  the  European  Neighbourhood 
Policy Action Plan. The subcommittees will discuss matter of a technical nature that 
cannot be fully dealt with in the framework of the Association Committees. 

The  ten  subcommittees  we  propose  will  be  entitled:  (i)  political  dialogue  and  co-
operation,  (ii)  economic  and  financial  matters,  (iii)  social  and  migration  affairs,  (iv) 
customs co-operation  and taxation, (v) agriculture and fisheries, (vi) internal market, 
(vii) trade, industry and services, (viii) justice and legal matters, (ix) transport, energy, 
and environment, (x) research, innovation, information society, education and culture. 

As regards their organisation, the sub-committees will be chaired by the Commission 
pursuant  to  the  Council  decision  of  25th  March  2002.  Under  that  decision,  the 
“Political dialogue and co-operation” and “Justice and legal matters” sub-committees 
will be chaired, insofar as the EU is concerned, according to the same rules as apply to 
the  Association  Committee.  In  the  event  that  the  subject  under  discussion  is  outside 
the Community competencies a representative of the Council Presidency will chair the 
Committee and will express the position of the Member States. In the latter case, the 
Commission will be fully associated in the preparatory work and in the definition of 
the objectives of the meetings of the sub-committees. 

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The  objective,  the  subjects  covered  by  each  subcommittee  and  the  implementing 
procedures are contained in the rules of procedure annexed. 

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Proposal for a 

COUNCIL DECISION 

on a Community position in the Association Council on the implementation of 
Article 73 of the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement establishing an association between 
the European Communities and their Member States, on one part, and the state of 
Israel, of the other part 

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION, 

Having  regard  to  the  Treaty  establishing  the  European  Community,  and  in  particular  the 
second sub-paragraph of Article 300(2) thereof, 

Having regard to the proposal from the Commission1, 

Whereas: 

(1) 

(2) 

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, was signed on 20th November 1995 and entered into force on 
1st June 2000, 

Article 73 of that Agreement provides for the setting up of working groups or bodies 
(hereafter  referred  to  as  sub-committees)  necessary  for  the  implementation  of  the 
Agreement, 

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS: 

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The position to be adopted by the Community in the Association Council established by the 
Euro-Mediterranean  Agreement  concluded  between  the  European  Communities  and  their 
Member  States,  of  the  one  part,  and  the  State  of  Israel,  of  the  other  part,  on  the 
implementation  of  Article  73  of  the  Agreement,  shall  be  based  on  the  draft  Decision  of  the 
Association Council annexed to this Decision. 

The subcommittees  shall be  chaired by a European  Commission representative on behalf of 
the  European  Community  and  its  Member  States.  The  Member  States  shall  be  informed  of 
and may participate in the meetings of the subcommittees in question. 

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A representative of the Council Presidency shall express the EU's position on matters relating 
to Titles V and VI of the Treaty on European Union. The Commission shall be fully involved 
in the preparatory work and in setting the objectives of the subcommittee meetings. 

Done at Brussels, […] 

For the Council 
The President 

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Draft 

DECISION OF THE EU-ISRAEL ASSOCIATION COUNCIL 

Setting up Association Committee sub-committees 

The EU-Israel 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, 

Whereas: 

(1) 

(2) 

The  EU's  relations  with  the  southern  Mediterranean  countries  are  becoming 
increasingly  complex  as  a  result  of  the  implementation  of  the  Euro-Mediterranean 
the  Euro-Mediterranean  partnership. 
Agreements  and 
Furthermore, the functioning of the European Neighbourhood Policy and its Action 
Plans  in  a  wide  range  of  sectoral  areas  requires  the  establishment  of  the  proposed 
sub-committees. 

the  continuation  of 

Article  73  of  the  Agreement  provides  for  the  setting  up  of  the  working  groups  or 
bodies (hereafter referred to as sub-committees) necessary for the implementation of 
the Agreement, 

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS: 

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The sub-committees of the EU-Israel Association Committee listed in Annex 1 are hereby set 
up and the rules of procedure of those sub-committees in Annex 2 hereby adopted. 

The sub-committees shall work under the authority of the Association Committee, to which 
they shall report after each of their meetings. The above-mentioned sub-committees shall have 
no decision-making power. 

The Association Committee shall take any action needed to ensure that they operate properly 
and inform the Association Council accordingly. 

The Association Council may decide to set up further sub-committees or groups or to abolish 
existing sub-committees or groups. 

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

Done at Brussels, […] 

For the Association Council 

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ANNEX I 

EU-ISRAEL ASSOCIATION AGREEMENT 

SUB-COMMITTEES ATTACHED TO THE ASSOCIATION COMMITTEE 

(1) 

Political dialogue and co-operation 

(2) 

Economic and financial matters 

(3 

Social and migration affairs 

(4) 

Customs co-operation and Taxation 

(5) 

Agriculture and fisheries 

(6) 

Internal market 

(7) 

Industry, trade and services 

(8) 

Justice and legal matters 

(9) 

Transport, energy, and environment 

(10)  Research, innovation, information society, education and culture 

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ANNEX II 

Rules of procedure 

EU-Israel Sub-Committee No 1 

Political dialogue and co-operation 

1. 

Composition and chair  

The subcommittee shall be composed of representatives of the European Community and its 
Member States and representatives of the Government of Israel. It shall be chaired alternately 
by the two parties. Each side will appoint its own chairperson. 

2. 

Role 

The  sub-committee  will  be  a  forum  for  discussion,  consultation  and  assessment,  and  shall 
work under the authority and guidance of the Association Committee, to which it shall report 
after  each  meeting.  The  subcommittee  does  not  have  any  decision-making  power  but  may 
submit proposals to the Association Committee. 

3. 

Subject matter 

The  subcommittee  shall  discuss  the  implementation  of  the  Association  Agreement  and  the 
related European Neighbourhood Policy Action Plan including in the areas listed below and 
shall  assess  progress  on  the  objectives  and  actions  which  have  been  identified  and  agreed 
upon in the Action Plan. Where relevant, co-operation in public administration matters shall 
be  discussed.  The  sub-committee  shall  examine  any  problems  that  may  arise  in  the  sectors 
listed below and shall suggest possible steps to be undertaken. 

3.a- 

Shared values: 

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Democracy, human rights and fundamental freedoms 

Combating anti-Semitism 

Fight against racism and xenophobia, including Islamophobia 

3.b- 

Regional and international issues 

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Co-operation under CSFP/ESDP, crisis management 

Situation in the Middle East 

Non-proliferation  of  WMD  and  their  means  of  delivery,  including  ballistic 

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missiles 

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Illicit trafficking of military equipment 

Combating terrorism 

International organisations 

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Regional co-operation (including co-ordination of regional issues arising from 

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other sub-committees) 

The  above  list  is  not  exhaustive  and  other  subjects  may  be  added  by  the  Association 
Committee. 

The subcommittee may discuss matters relating to one, several or all of the above sectors. 

4. 

Secretariat 

A  representative  of  the  European  Commission  and  a  representative  of  the  Government  of 
Israel shall act jointly as permanent secretaries of the subcommittee. 

All communications concerning the sub-committee shall be forwarded to the secretaries. The 
secretaries will be responsible for the preparations of the sub-committee meetings, including 
dates and agendas. 

5. 

Meetings 

The sub-committee shall meet whenever circumstances require, and in principle at least once 
a year. A meeting may be convened on the basis of a request from the chairperson of either 
party, channelled through their secretary, who will pass the request onto the other party. Upon 
receipt of a request for a sub-committee meeting, the secretary of the other party shall reply 
within  fifteen  working  days.  Where  possible,  and  with  the  agreement  of  both  parties,  a 
number of sub-committee meetings can be grouped over several days. 

In cases of particular urgency, sub-committees may be convened at shorter notice subject to 
the agreement of both parties. All requests to convene meetings should be in writing. 

Each meeting of the sub-committee shall be held at a time and place agreed by both parties. 

The meetings shall be convened by the secretary in charge in agreement with the chair. Before 
each meeting, the chair will be informed of the intended composition of the delegation of each 
party. 

If  both  parties  agree,  the  sub-committee  may  invite  experts  to  its  meetings  to  provide  the 
specific information so requested. 

6. 

Agenda of the meetings 

All requests for items to be included in the sub-committee agenda shall be forwarded to the 
secretaries. 

A provisional agenda will be drawn up by the chair for each meeting. It shall be forwarded by 
the secretary in charge to his or her counterpart not later than ten days before the beginning of 
the meeting. 

The  provisional  agenda  shall  include  the  items  in  respect  of  which  the  secretaries  have 
received a request for inclusion in the agenda no later than fifteen days before the beginning 
of the meeting. Supporting documentation must be received by both parties at least seven days 
ahead of the meeting. To take account of urgent matters, these time limits may be shortened 
provided both parties agree. 

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The agenda shall be adopted by the sub-committee at the beginning of each meeting. 

7. 

Minutes 

Minutes  shall  be  taken  and  agreed  by  both  secretaries  after  each  meeting.  A  copy  of  the 
minutes,  including  the  sub-committee's  proposals  and  recommendations,  shall  be  forwarded 
by  the  secretaries  of  the  sub-committee  to  the  secretaries  and  chair  of  the  Association 
Committee. 

8. 

Publicity 

Unless  otherwise  decided,  the  meetings  of  the  sub-committee  shall  not  be  public  and  the 
relevant minutes shall be confidential. 

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Rules of procedure 

EU-Israel Sub-Committee No 2 

Economic and financial matters 

1. 

Composition and chair  

The subcommittee shall be composed of representatives of the European Community and its 
Member States and representatives of the Government of Israel. It shall be chaired alternately 
by the two parties. Each side will appoint its own chairperson. 

2. 

Role 

The  sub-committee  will  be  a  forum  for  discussion,  consultation  and  assessment,  and  shall 
work under the authority and guidance of the Association Committee, to which it shall report 
after  each  meeting.  The  subcommittee  does  not  have  any  decision-making  power  but  may 
submit proposals to the Association Committee. 

3. 

Subject matter 

The  subcommittee  shall  discuss  the  implementation  of  the  Association  Agreement  and  the 
related European Neighbourhood Policy Action Plan including in the areas listed below and 
shall  assess  progress  on  the  objectives  and  actions  which  have  been  identified  and  agreed 
upon in the Action Plan. Where relevant, co-operation in public administration matters shall 
be  discussed.  The  sub-committee  shall  examine  any  problems  that  may  arise  in  the  sectors 
listed below and shall suggest possible steps to be undertaken. 

3.a-  Macro-economic policies  

3.b- 

Structural economic policies 

3c- 

3d- 

Financial services (macro-economic aspects) and capital markets  

Capital movement and payments 

3.e. 

Financial regulations (e.g. public finance management and transparency) 

3.f- 

Pensions and social security (economic aspects) 

3.g- 

Statistics 

The  above  list  is  not  exhaustive  and  other  subjects  may  be  added  by  the  Association 
Committee. 

The subcommittee may discuss matters relating to one, several or all of the above sectors. 

4. 

Secretariat 

A  representative  of  the  European  Commission  and  a  representative  of  the  Government  of 
Israel shall act jointly as permanent secretaries of the subcommittee. 

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All communications concerning the sub-committee shall be forwarded to the secretaries. The 
secretaries will be responsible for the preparations of the sub-committee meetings, including 
dates and agendas. 

5. 

Meetings 

The sub-committee shall meet whenever circumstances require, and in principle at least once 
a year. A meeting may be convened on the basis of a request from the chairperson of either 
party, channelled through their secretary, who will pass the request onto the other party. Upon 
receipt of a request for a sub-committee meeting, the secretary of the other party shall reply 
within  fifteen  working  days.  Where  possible,  and  with  the  agreement  of  both  parties,  a 
number of sub-committee meetings can be grouped over several days. 

In cases of particular urgency, sub-committees may be convened at shorter notice subject to 
the agreement of both parties. All requests to convene meetings should be in writing. 

Each meeting of the sub-committee shall be held at a time and place agreed by both parties. 

The meetings shall be convened by the secretary in charge in agreement with the chair. Before 
each meeting, the chair will be informed of the intended composition of the delegation of each 
party. 

If  both  parties  agree,  the  sub-committee  may  invite  experts  to  its  meetings  to  provide  the 
specific information so requested. 

6. 

Agenda of the meetings 

All requests for items to be included in the sub-committee agenda shall be forwarded to the 
secretaries. 

A provisional agenda will be drawn up by the chair for each meeting. It shall be forwarded by 
the secretary in charge to his or her counterpart not later than ten days before the beginning of 
the meeting. 

The  provisional  agenda  shall  include  the  items  in  respect  of  which  the  secretaries  have 
received a request for inclusion in the agenda no later than fifteen days before the beginning 
of the meeting. Supporting documentation must be received by both parties at least seven days 
ahead of the meeting. To take account of urgent matters, these time limits may be shortened 
provided both parties agree. 

The agenda shall be adopted by the sub-committee at the beginning of each meeting. 

7. 

Minutes 

Minutes  shall  be  taken  and  agreed  by  both  secretaries  after  each  meeting.  A  copy  of  the 
minutes,  including  the  sub-committee's  proposals  and  recommendations,  shall  be  forwarded 
by  the  secretaries  of  the  sub-committee  to  the  secretaries  and  chair  of  the  Association 
Committee. 

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8. 

Publicity 

Unless  otherwise  decided,  the  meetings  of  the  sub-committee  shall  not  be  public  and  the 
relevant minutes shall be confidential. 

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Rules of procedures 

EU-Israel Sub-Committee No 3 

Social and Migration Affairs 

1. 

Composition and chair 

The sub-committee shall be composed of representatives of the European Community and its 
Member States and representatives of the Government of Israel. It shall be chaired alternately 
by the two parties. Each side will appoint its own chairperson. 

2. 

Role 

The  sub-committee  will  be  a  forum  for  discussion,  consultation  and  assessment,  and  shall 
work under the authority and guidance of the Association Committee, to which it shall report 
after  each  meeting.  The  sub-committee  does  not  have  any  decision-making  power  but  may 
submit proposals to the Association Committee. 

3. 

Subject matter 

The  sub-committee  shall  discuss  the  implementation  of  the  Association  Agreement  and  the 
related European Neighbourhood Policy Action Plan including in the areas listed below and 
shall  assess  progress  on  the  objectives  and  actions  which  have  been  identified  and  agreed 
upon in the Action Plan. Where relevant, co-operation in public administration matters shall 
be  discussed.  The  sub-committee  shall  examine  any  problems  that  may  arise  in  the  sectors 
listed below and shall suggest possible steps to be undertaken. 

3.a- 

Social problems of post industrial societies  

3.b- 

Fight against discrimination, including disability issues 

3.c- 

Public health 

3.d- 

Equal opportunities 

3.e-  Movement of workers 

3.f- 

Migration policies 

3.g- 

Labour policy 

3.h- 

Social protection 

The  above  list  is  not  exhaustive  and  other  subjects  may  be  added  by  the  Association 
Committee. 

The sub-committee may discuss matters relating to one, several or all of the above sectors. 

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4. 

Secretariat 

A  representative  of  the  European  Commission  and  a  representative  of  the  Government  of 
Israel shall act jointly as permanent secretaries of the sub-committee. 

All communications concerning the sub-committee shall be forwarded to the secretaries. The 
secretaries will be responsible for the preparations of the sub-committee meetings, including 
dates and agendas. 

5. 

Meetings 

The sub-committee shall meet whenever circumstances require, and in principle at least once 
a year. A meeting may be convened on the basis of a request from the chairperson of either 
party, channelled through their secretary, who will pass the request onto the other party. Upon 
receipt of a request for a sub-committee meeting, the secretary of the other party shall reply 
within  fifteen  working  days.  Where  possible,  and  with  the  agreement  of  both  parties,  a 
number of sub-committee meetings can be grouped over several days. 

In cases of particular urgency, sub-committees may be convened at shorter notice subject to 
the agreement of both parties. All requests to convene meetings should be in writing. 

Each meeting of the sub-committee shall be held at a time and place agreed by both parties. 

The meetings shall be convened by the secretary in charge in agreement with the chair. Before 
each meeting, the chair will be informed of the intended composition of the delegation of each 
party. 

If  both  parties  agree,  the  sub-committee  may  invite  experts  to  its  meetings  to  provide  the 
specific information so requested. 

6. 

Agenda of the meetings 

All requests for items to be included in the sub-committee agenda shall be forwarded to the 
secretaries. 

A provisional agenda will be drawn up by the chair for each meeting. It shall be forwarded by 
the secretary in charge to his or her counterpart not later than ten days before the beginning of 
the meeting. 

The  provisional  agenda  shall  include  the  items  in  respect  of  which  the  secretaries  have 
received a request for inclusion in the agenda no later than fifteen days before the beginning 
of the meeting. Supporting documentation must be received by both parties at least seven days 
ahead of the meeting. To take account of urgent matters, these time limits may be shortened 
provided both parties agree. 

The agenda shall be adopted by the sub-committee at the beginning of each meeting. 

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7. 

Minutes 

Minutes  shall  be  taken  and  agreed  by  both  secretaries  after  each  meeting.  A  copy  of  the 
minutes,  including  the  sub-committee's  proposals  and  recommendations,  shall  be  forwarded 
by  the  secretaries  of  the  sub-committee  to  the  secretaries  and  chair  of  the  Association 
Committee. 

8. 

Publicity 

Unless  otherwise  decided,  the  meetings  of  the  sub-committee  shall  not  be  public  and  the 
relevant minutes shall be confidential. 

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Rules of procedure 

EU-Israel Sub-Committee No 4 

Customs co-operation and Taxation 

1. 

Composition and chair  

The subcommittee shall be composed of representatives of the European Community and its 
Member States and representatives of the Government of Israel. It shall be chaired alternately 
by the two parties. Each side will appoint its own chairperson. 

2. 

Role 

The  sub-committee  will  be  a  forum  for  discussion,  consultation  and  assessment,  and  shall 
work under the authority and guidance of the Association Committee, to which it shall report 
after  each  meeting.  The  subcommittee  does  not  have  any  decision-making  power  but  may 
submit proposals to the Association Committee. 

3. 

Subject matter 

The  subcommittee  shall  discuss  the  implementation  of  the  Association  Agreement  and  the 
related European Neighbourhood Policy Action Plan including in the areas listed below and 
shall  assess  progress  on  the  objectives  and  actions  which  have  been  identified  and  agreed 
upon in the Action Plan. Where relevant, co-operation in public administration matters shall 
be  discussed.  The  sub-committee  shall  examine  any  problems  that  may  arise  in  the  sectors 
listed below and shall suggest possible steps to be undertaken. 

3.a- 

General customs procedures, customs nomenclature, custom valuation  

3.b- 

Issues concerning rules of origin  

3.c- 

Tariff regimes 

3.d- 

Customs co-operation 

3.e- 

Taxation 

The  above  list  is  not  exhaustive  and  other  subjects  may  be  added  by  the  Association 
Committee. 

The subcommittee may discuss matters relating to one, several or all of the above sectors. 

4. 

Secretariat 

A  representative  of  the  European  Commission  and  a  representative  of  the  Government  of 
Israel shall act jointly as permanent secretaries of the subcommittee. 

All communications concerning the sub-committee shall be forwarded to the secretaries. The 
secretaries will be responsible for the preparations of the sub-committee meetings, including 
dates and agendas. 

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5. 

Meetings 

The sub-committee shall meet whenever circumstances require, and in principle at least once 
a year. A meeting may be convened on the basis of a request from the chairperson of either 
party, channelled through their secretary, who will pass the request onto the other party. Upon 
receipt of a request for a sub-committee meeting, the secretary of the other party shall reply 
within  fifteen  working  days.  Where  possible,  and  with  the  agreement  of  both  parties,  a 
number of sub-committee meetings can be grouped over several days. 

In cases of particular urgency, sub-committees may be convened at shorter notice subject to 
the agreement of both parties. All requests to convene meetings should be in writing. 

Each meeting of the sub-committee shall be held at a time and place agreed by both parties. 

The meetings shall be convened by the secretary in charge in agreement with the chair. Before 
each meeting, the chair will be informed of the intended composition of the delegation of each 
party. 

If  both  parties  agree,  the  sub-committee  may  invite  experts  to  its  meetings  to  provide  the 
specific information so requested. 

6. 

Agenda of the meetings 

All requests for items to be included in the sub-committee agenda shall be forwarded to the 
secretaries. 

A provisional agenda will be drawn up by the chair for each meeting. It shall be forwarded by 
the secretary in charge to his or her counterpart not later than ten days before the beginning of 
the meeting. 

The  provisional  agenda  shall  include  the  items  in  respect  of  which  the  secretaries  have 
received a request for inclusion in the agenda no later than fifteen days before the beginning 
of the meeting. Supporting documentation must be received by both parties at least seven days 
ahead of the meeting. To take account of urgent matters, these time limits may be shortened 
provided both parties agree. 

The agenda shall be adopted by the sub-committee at the beginning of each meeting. 

7. 

Minutes 

Minutes  shall  be  taken  and  agreed  by  both  secretaries  after  each  meeting.  A  copy  of  the 
minutes,  including  the  sub-committee's  proposals  and  recommendations,  shall  be  forwarded 
by  the  secretaries  of  the  sub-committee  to  the  secretaries  and  chair  of  the  Association 
Committee. 

8. 

Publicity 

Unless  otherwise  decided,  the  meetings  of  the  sub-committee  shall  not  be  public  and  the 
relevant minutes shall be confidential. 

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Rules of procedure 

EU-Israel Sub-Committee No 5 

Agriculture and Fisheries 

1. 

Composition and chair 

The subcommittee shall be composed of representatives of the European Community and its 
Member States and representatives of the Government of Israel. It shall be chaired alternately 
by the two parties. Each side will appoint its own chairperson. 

2. 

Role 

The  sub-committee  will  be  a  forum  for  discussion,  consultation  and  assessment,  and  shall 
work under the authority and guidance of the Association Committee, to which it shall report 
after  each  meeting.  The  subcommittee  does  not  have  any  decision-making  power  but  may 
submit proposals to the Association Committee. 

3. 

Subject matter 

The  subcommittee  shall  discuss  the  implementation  of  the  Association  Agreement  and  the 
related European Neighbourhood Policy Action Plan including in the areas listed below and 
shall  assess  progress  on  the  objectives  and  actions  which  have  been  identified  and  agreed 
upon in the Action Plan. Where relevant, co-operation in public administration matters shall 
be  discussed.  The  sub-committee  shall  examine  any  problems  that  may  arise  in  the  sectors 
listed below and shall suggest possible steps to be undertaken. 

3.a.- 

Agricultural and processed agricultural products (including trade) 

3.b.- 

Sanitary and phyto-sanitary issues 

3.c.- 

Rural development and regional co-operation 

3.d.- 

Fishery products, including trade 

The  above  list  is  not  exhaustive  and  other  subjects  may  be  added  by  the  Association 
Committee. 

The subcommittee may discuss matters relating to one, several or all of the above sectors. 

4. 

Secretariat 

A  representative  of  the  European  Commission  and  a  representative  of  the  Government  of 
Israel shall act jointly as permanent secretaries of the subcommittee. 

All communications concerning the sub-committee shall be forwarded to the secretaries. The 
secretaries will be responsible for the preparations of the sub-committee meetings, including 
dates and agendas. 

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5. 

Meetings 

The sub-committee shall meet whenever circumstances require, and in principle at least once 
a year. A meeting may be convened on the basis of a request from the chairperson of either 
party, channelled through their secretary, who will pass the request onto the other party. Upon 
receipt of a request for a sub-committee meeting, the secretary of the other party shall reply 
within  fifteen  working  days.  Where  possible,  and  with  the  agreement  of  both  parties,  a 
number of sub-committee meetings can be grouped over several days. 

In cases of particular urgency, sub-committees may be convened at shorter notice subject to 
the agreement of both parties. All requests to convene meetings should be in writing. 

Each meeting of the sub-committee shall be held at a time and place agreed by both parties. 

The meetings shall be convened by the secretary in charge in agreement with the chair. Before 
each meeting, the chair will be informed of the intended composition of the delegation of each 
party. 

If  both  parties  agree,  the  sub-committee  may  invite  experts  to  its  meetings  to  provide  the 
specific information so requested. 

6. 

Agenda of the meetings 

All requests for items to be included in the sub-committee agenda shall be forwarded to the 
secretaries. 

A provisional agenda will be drawn up by the chair for each meeting. It shall be forwarded by 
the secretary in charge to his or her counterpart not later than ten days before the beginning of 
the meeting. 

The  provisional  agenda  shall  include  the  items  in  respect  of  which  the  secretaries  have 
received a request for inclusion in the agenda no later than fifteen days before the beginning 
of the meeting. Supporting documentation must be received by both parties at least seven days 
ahead of the meeting. To take account of urgent matters, these time limits may be shortened 
provided both parties agree. 

The agenda shall be adopted by the sub-committee at the beginning of each meeting. 

7. 

Minutes 

Minutes  shall  be  taken  and  agreed  by  both  secretaries  after  each  meeting.  A  copy  of  the 
minutes,  including  the  sub-committee's  proposals  and  recommendations,  shall  be  forwarded 
by  the  secretaries  of  the  sub-committee  to  the  secretaries  and  chair  of  the  Association 
Committee. 

8. 

Publicity 

Unless  otherwise  decided,  the  meetings  of  the  sub-committee  shall  not  be  public  and  the 
relevant minutes shall be confidential. 

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Rules of procedure 

EU-Israel Sub-Committee No 6 

Internal market 

1. 

Composition and chair 

The sub-committee shall be composed of representatives of the European Community and its 
Member States and representatives of the Government of Israel. It shall be chaired alternately 
by the two parties. Each side will appoint its own chairperson. 

2. 

Role 

The  sub-committee  will  be  a  forum  for  discussion,  consultation  and  assessment,  and  shall 
work under the authority and guidance of the Association Committee, to which it shall report 
after  each  meeting.  The  sub-committee  does  not  have  any  decision-making  power  but  may 
submit proposals to the Association Committee. 

3. 

Subject matter 

The  sub-committee  shall  discuss  the  implementation  of  the  Association  Agreement  and  the 
related European Neighbourhood Policy Action Plan including in the areas listed below and 
shall  assess  progress  on  the  objectives  and  actions  which  have  been  identified  and  agreed 
upon in the Action Plan. Where relevant, co-operation in public administration matters shall 
be  discussed.  The  sub-committee  shall  examine  any  problems  that  may  arise  in  the  sectors 
listed below and shall suggest possible steps to be undertaken. 

3.a- 

Legislative  and  administrative  co-operation  on  technical  regulations,  standards  and 
conformity assessment 

3.b- 

Competition policy  

3.c- 

Public procurement 

3.d- 

Intellectual, industrial and commercial property rights 

3.e- 

Services (policy and regulatory issues) 

3.f- 

Right of establishment, company law 

The  above  list  is  not  exhaustive  and  other  subjects  may  be  added  by  the  Association 
Committee. 

The sub-committee may discuss matters relating to one, several or all of the above sectors. 

4. 

Secretariat 

A  representative  of  the  European  Commission  and  a  representative  of  the  Government  of 
Israel shall act jointly as permanent secretaries of the sub-committee. 

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All communications concerning the sub-committee shall be forwarded to the secretaries. The 
secretaries will be responsible for the preparations of the sub-committee meetings, including 
dates and agendas. 

5. 

Meetings 

The sub-committee shall meet whenever circumstances require, and in principle at least once 
a year. A meeting may be convened on the basis of a request from the chairperson of either 
party, channelled through their secretary, who will pass the request onto the other party. Upon 
receipt of a request for a sub-committee meeting, the secretary of the other party shall reply 
within  fifteen  working  days.  Where  possible,  and  with  the  agreement  of  both  parties,  a 
number of sub-committee meetings can be grouped over several days. 

In cases of particular urgency, sub-committees may be convened at shorter notice subject to 
the agreement of both parties. All requests to convene meetings should be in writing. 

Each meeting of the sub-committee shall be held at a time and place agreed by both parties. 

The meetings shall be convened by the secretary in charge in agreement with the chair. Before 
each meeting, the chair will be informed of the intended composition of the delegation of each 
party. 

If  both  parties  agree,  the  sub-committee  may  invite  experts  to  its  meetings  to  provide  the 
specific information so requested. 

6. 

Agenda of the meetings 

All requests for items to be included in the sub-committee agenda shall be forwarded to the 
secretaries. 

A provisional agenda will be drawn up by the chair for each meeting. It shall be forwarded by 
the secretary in charge to his or her counterpart not later than ten days before the beginning of 
the meeting. 

The  provisional  agenda  shall  include  the  items  in  respect  of  which  the  secretaries  have 
received a request for inclusion in the agenda no later than fifteen days before the beginning 
of the meeting. Supporting documentation must be received by both parties at least seven days 
ahead of the meeting. To take account of urgent matters, these time limits may be shortened 
provided both parties agree. 

The agenda shall be adopted by the sub-committee at the beginning of each meeting. 

7. 

Minutes 

Minutes  shall  be  taken  and  agreed  by  both  secretaries  after  each  meeting.  A  copy  of  the 
minutes,  including  the  sub-committee's  proposals  and  recommendations,  shall  be  forwarded 
by  the  secretaries  of  the  sub-committee  to  the  secretaries  and  chair  of  the  Association 
Committee. 

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8. 

Publicity 

Unless  otherwise  decided,  the  meetings  of  the  sub-committee  shall  not  be  public  and  the 
relevant minutes shall be confidential. 

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Rules of procedure 

EU-Israel Sub-Committee No 7 

Industry, Trade and Services 

1. 

Composition and chair 

The sub-committee shall be composed of representatives of the European Community and its 
Member States and representatives of the Government of Israel. It shall be chaired alternately 
by the two parties. Each side will appoint its own chairperson. 

2. 

Role 

The  sub-committee  will  be  a  forum  for  discussion,  consultation  and  assessment,  and  shall 
work under the authority and guidance of the Association Committee, to which it shall report 
after  each  meeting.  The  subcommittee  does  not  have  any  decision-making  power  but  may 
submit proposals to the Association Committee. 

3. 

Subject matter 

The  sub-committee  shall  discuss  the  implementation  of  the  Association  Agreement  and  the 
related European Neighbourhood Policy Action Plan including in the areas listed below and 
shall  assess  progress  on  the  objectives  and  actions  which  have  been  identified  and  agreed 
upon in the Action Plan. Where relevant, co-operation in public administration matters shall 
be  discussed.  The  sub-committee  shall  examine  any  problems  that  may  arise  in  the  sectors 
listed below and shall suggest possible steps to be undertaken. 

3.a- 

3.b- 

3.c- 

3.d- 

3.e- 

3.f- 

3.g- 

3.h- 

Enterprise policy and industrial co-operation 

Implementation  of  the  trade  provisions  of  the  Association  Agreement  and  ENP 
Action Plan  

Bilateral trade issues 

Services and investment (trade aspects including opening of bilateral negotiations) 

Preparations of trade agreements on technical regulations, standards and conformity 
assessment 

Co-operation on e-commerce issues 

Tourism 

International development co-operation ( (EC-Israel access issues) 

The  above  list  is  not  exhaustive  and  other  subjects  may  be  added  by  the  Association 
Committee. 

The sub-committee may discuss matters relating to one, several or all of the above sectors. 

4. 

Secretariat 

A  representative  of  the  European  Commission  and  a  representative  of  the  Government  of 
Israel shall act jointly as permanent secretaries of the subcommittee. 

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All communications concerning the sub-committee shall be forwarded to the secretaries. The 
secretaries will be responsible for the preparations of the sub-committee meetings, including 
dates and agendas. 

5. 

Meetings 

The sub-committee shall meet whenever circumstances require, and in principle at least once 
a year. A meeting may be convened on the basis of a request from the chairperson of either 
party, channelled through their secretary, who will pass the request onto the other party. Upon 
receipt of a request for a sub-committee meeting, the secretary of the other party shall reply 
within  fifteen  working  days.  Where  possible,  and  with  the  agreement  of  both  parties,  a 
number of sub-committee meetings can be grouped over several days. 

In cases of particular urgency, sub-committees may be convened at shorter notice subject to 
the agreement of both parties. All requests to convene meetings should be in writing. 

Each meeting of the sub-committee shall be held at a time and place agreed by both parties. 

The meetings shall be convened by the secretary in charge in agreement with the chair. Before 
each meeting, the chair will be informed of the intended composition of the delegation of each 
party. 

If  both  parties  agree,  the  sub-committee  may  invite  experts  to  its  meetings  to  provide  the 
specific information so requested. 

6. 

Agenda of the meetings 

All requests for items to be included in the sub-committee agenda shall be forwarded to the 
secretaries. 

A provisional agenda will be drawn up by the chair for each meeting. It shall be forwarded by 
the secretary in charge to his or her counterpart not later than ten days before the beginning of 
the meeting. 

The  provisional  agenda  shall  include  the  items  in  respect  of  which  the  secretaries  have 
received a request for inclusion in the agenda no later than fifteen days before the beginning 
of the meeting. Supporting documentation must be received by both parties at least seven days 
ahead of the meeting. To take account of urgent matters, these time limits may be shortened 
provided both parties agree. 

The agenda shall be adopted by the sub-committee at the beginning of each meeting. 

7. 

Minutes 

Minutes  shall  be  taken  and  agreed  by  both  secretaries  after  each  meeting.  A  copy  of  the 
minutes,  including  the  sub-committee's  proposals  and  recommendations,  shall  be  forwarded 
by  the  secretaries  of  the  sub-committee  to  the  secretaries  and  chair  of  the  Association 
Committee. 

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8. 

Publicity 

Unless  otherwise  decided,  the  meetings  of  the  sub-committee  shall  not  be  public  and  the 
relevant minutes shall be confidential. 

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Rules of procedure 

EU-Israel Sub-Committee No 8 

Justice and legal matters 

1. 

Composition and chair  

The subcommittee shall be composed of representatives of the European Community and its 
Member States and representatives of the Government of Israel. It shall be chaired alternately 
by the two parties. Each side will appoint its own chairperson. 

2. 

Role 

The  sub-committee  will  be  a  forum  for  discussion,  consultation  and  assessment,  and  shall 
work under the authority and guidance of the Association Committee, to which it shall report 
after  each  meeting.  The  subcommittee  does  not  have  any  decision-making  power  but  may 
submit proposals to the Association Committee. 

3. 

Subject matter 

The  subcommittee  shall  discuss  the  implementation  of  the  Association  Agreement  and  the 
related European Neighbourhood Policy Action Plan including in the areas listed below and 
shall  assess  progress  on  the  objectives  and  actions  which  have  been  identified  and  agreed 
upon in the Action Plan. Where relevant, co-operation in public administration matters shall 
be  discussed.  The  sub-committee  shall  examine  any  problems  that  may  arise  in  the  sectors 
listed below and shall suggest possible steps to be undertaken. 

3.a-  Migration issues 

3.b- 

Asylum 

3.c- 

Specific actions to combat terrorism in the Justice and Home Affairs field 

3.d- 

Fight against organised crime, including trafficking of human beings, 

3.e. 

Drugs 

3.f. 

Money laundering, financial and economic crime 

3.g- 

Police and judicial co-operation 

The  above  list  is  not  exhaustive  and  other  subjects  may  be  added  by  the  Association 
Committee. 

The subcommittee may discuss matters relating to one, several or all of the above sectors. 

4. 

Secretariat 

A  representative  of  the  European  Commission  and  a  representative  of  the  Government  of 
Israel shall act jointly as permanent secretaries of the subcommittee. 

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All communications concerning the sub-committee shall be forwarded to the secretaries. The 
secretaries will be responsible for the preparations of the sub-committee meetings, including 
dates and agendas. 

5. 

Meetings 

The sub-committee shall meet whenever circumstances require, and in principle at least once 
a year. A meeting may be convened on the basis of a request from the chairperson of either 
party, channelled through their secretary, who will pass the request onto the other party. Upon 
receipt of a request for a sub-committee meeting, the secretary of the other party shall reply 
within  fifteen  working  days.  Where  possible,  and  with  the  agreement  of  both  parties,  a 
number of sub-committee meetings can be grouped over several days. 

In cases of particular urgency, sub-committees may be convened at shorter notice subject to 
the agreement of both parties. All requests to convene meetings should be in writing. 

Each meeting of the sub-committee shall be held at a time and place agreed by both parties. 

The meetings shall be convened by the secretary in charge in agreement with the chair. Before 
each meeting, the chair will be informed of the intended composition of the delegation of each 
party. 

If  both  parties  agree,  the  sub-committee  may  invite  experts  to  its  meetings  to  provide  the 
specific information so requested. 

6. 

Agenda of the meetings 

All requests for items to be included in the sub-committee agenda shall be forwarded to the 
secretaries. 

A provisional agenda will be drawn up by the chair for each meeting. It shall be forwarded by 
the secretary in charge to his or her counterpart not later than ten days before the beginning of 
the meeting. 

The  provisional  agenda  shall  include  the  items  in  respect  of  which  the  secretaries  have 
received a request for inclusion in the agenda no later than fifteen days before the beginning 
of the meeting. Supporting documentation must be received by both parties at least seven days 
ahead of the meeting. To take account of urgent matters, these time limits may be shortened 
provided both parties agree. 

The agenda shall be adopted by the sub-committee at the beginning of each meeting. 

7. 

Minutes 

Minutes  shall  be  taken  and  agreed  by  both  secretaries  after  each  meeting.  A  copy  of  the 
minutes,  including  the  sub-committee's  proposals  and  recommendations,  shall  be  forwarded 
by  the  secretaries  of  the  sub-committee  to  the  secretaries  and  chair  of  the  Association 
Committee. 

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8. 

Publicity 

Unless  otherwise  decided,  the  meetings  of  the  sub-committee  shall  not  be  public  and  the 
relevant minutes shall be confidential. 

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Rules of procedure 

EU-Israel Sub-Committee No 9 

Transport, Energy, and Environment 

1. 

Composition and chair 

The sub-committee shall be composed of representatives of the European Community and its 
Member States and representatives of the Government of Israel. It shall be chaired alternately 
by the two parties. Each side will appoint its own chairperson. 

2. 

Role 

The  sub-committee  will  be  a  forum  for  discussion,  consultation  and  assessment,  and  shall 
work under the authority and guidance of the Association Committee, to which it shall report 
after  each  meeting.  The  subcommittee  does  not  have  any  decision-making  power  but  may 
submit proposals to the Association Committee. 

3. 

Subject matter 

The  sub-committee  shall  discuss  the  implementation  of  the  Association  Agreement  and  the 
related European Neighbourhood Policy Action Plan including in the areas listed below and 
shall  assess  progress  on  the  objectives  and  actions  which  have  been  identified  and  agreed 
upon in the Action Plan. Where relevant, co-operation in public administration matters shall 
be  discussed.  The  sub-committee  shall  examine  any  problems  that  may  arise  in  the  sectors 
listed below and shall suggest possible steps to be undertaken. 

3.a- 

Transport 

3.b- 

Energy 

3.c- 

Environment  

The  above  list  is  not  exhaustive  and  other  subjects  may  be  added  by  the  Association 
Committee. 

The sub-committee may discuss matters relating to one, several or all of the above sectors. 

4. 

Secretariat 

A  representative  of  the  European  Commission  and  a  representative  of  the  Government  of 
Israel shall act jointly as permanent secretaries of the sub-committee. 

All communications concerning the sub-committee shall be forwarded to the secretaries. The 
secretaries will be responsible for the preparations of the sub-committee meetings, including 
dates and agendas. 

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5. 

Meetings 

The sub-committee shall meet whenever circumstances require, and in principle at least once 
a year. A meeting may be convened on the basis of a request from the chairperson of either 
party, channelled through their secretary, who will pass the request onto the other party. Upon 
receipt of a request for a sub-committee meeting, the secretary of the other party shall reply 
within  fifteen  working  days.  Where  possible,  and  with  the  agreement  of  both  parties,  a 
number of sub-committee meetings can be grouped over several days. 

In cases of particular urgency, sub-committees may be convened at shorter notice subject to 
the agreement of both parties. All requests to convene meetings should be in writing. 

Each meeting of the sub-committee shall be held at a time and place agreed by both parties. 

The meetings shall be convened by the secretary in charge in agreement with the chair. Before 
each meeting, the chair will be informed of the intended composition of the delegation of each 
party. 

If  both  parties  agree,  the  sub-committee  may  invite  experts  to  its  meetings  to  provide  the 
specific information so requested. 

6. 

Agenda of the meetings 

All requests for items to be included in the sub-committee agenda shall be forwarded to the 
secretaries. 

A provisional agenda will be drawn up by the chair for each meeting. It shall be forwarded by 
the secretary in charge to his or her counterpart not later than ten days before the beginning of 
the meeting. 

The  provisional  agenda  shall  include  the  items  in  respect  of  which  the  secretaries  have 
received a request for inclusion in the agenda no later than fifteen days before the beginning 
of the meeting. Supporting documentation must be received by both parties at least seven days 
ahead of the meeting. To take account of urgent matters, these time limits may be shortened 
provided both parties agree. 

The agenda shall be adopted by the sub-committee at the beginning of each meeting. 

7. 

Minutes 

Minutes  shall  be  taken  and  agreed  by  both  secretaries  after  each  meeting.  A  copy  of  the 
minutes,  including  the  sub-committee's  proposals  and  recommendations,  shall  be  forwarded 
by  the  secretaries  of  the  sub-committee  to  the  secretaries  and  chair  of  the  Association 
Committee. 

8. 

Publicity 

Unless  otherwise  decided,  the  meetings  of  the  sub-committee  shall  not  be  public  and  the 
relevant minutes shall be confidential. 

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Rules of procedure 

EU-Israel Sub-Committee No 10 

Research, Innovation, Information Society, Education and Culture 

1. 

Composition and chair  

The sub-committee shall be composed of representatives of the European Community and its 
Member States and representatives of the Government of Israel. It shall be chaired alternately 
by the two parties. Each side will appoint its own chairperson. 

2. 

Role 

The  sub-committee  will  be  a  forum  for  discussion,  consultation  and  assessment,  and  shall 
work under the authority and guidance of the Association Committee, to which it shall report 
after  each  meeting.  The  subcommittee  does  not  have  any  decision-making  power  but  may 
submit proposals to the Association Committee. 

3. 

Subject matter 

The  subcommittee  shall  discuss  the  implementation  of  the  Association  Agreement  and  the 
related European Neighbourhood Policy Action Plan including in the areas listed below and 
shall  assess  progress  on  the  objectives  and  actions  which  have  been  identified  and  agreed 
upon in the Action Plan. Where relevant, co-operation in public administration matters shall 
be  discussed.  The  sub-committee  shall  examine  any  problems  that  may  arise  in  the  sectors 
listed below and shall suggest possible steps to be undertaken. 

3.a- 

Science and technological innovation 

3.b- 

Co-operation in the field of education, training and youth exchanges 

3.c- 

Cultural cooperation 

3.d- 

Information society 

3.e- 

Audio-visual policies 

3.f- 

Civil society cooperation 

The  above  list  is  not  exhaustive  and  other  subjects  may  be  added  by  the  Association 
Committee. 

The subcommittee may discuss matters relating to one, several or all of the above sectors. 

4. 

Secretariat 

A  representative  of  the  European  Commission  and  a  representative  of  the  Government  of 
Israel shall act jointly as permanent secretaries of the subcommittee. 

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All communications concerning the sub-committee shall be forwarded to the secretaries. The 
secretaries will be responsible for the preparations of the sub-committee meetings, including 
dates and agendas. 

5. 

Meetings 

The sub-committee shall meet whenever circumstances require, and in principle at least once 
a year. A meeting may be convened on the basis of a request from the chairperson of either 
party, channelled through their secretary, who will pass the request onto the other party. Upon 
receipt of a request for a sub-committee meeting, the secretary of the other party shall reply 
within  fifteen  working  days.  Where  possible,  and  with  the  agreement  of  both  parties,  a 
number of sub-committee meetings can be grouped over several days. 

In cases of particular urgency, sub-committees may be convened at shorter notice subject to 
the agreement of both parties. All requests to convene meetings should be in writing. 

Each meeting of the sub-committee shall be held at a time and place agreed by both parties. 

The meetings shall be convened by the secretary in charge in agreement with the chair. Before 
each meeting, the chair will be informed of the intended composition of the delegation of each 
party. 

If  both  parties  agree,  the  sub-committee  may  invite  experts  to  its  meetings  to  provide  the 
specific information so requested. 

6. 

Agenda of the meetings 

All requests for items to be included in the sub-committee agenda shall be forwarded to the 
secretaries. 

A provisional agenda will be drawn up by the chair for each meeting. It shall be forwarded by 
the secretary in charge to his or her counterpart not later than ten days before the beginning of 
the meeting. 

The  provisional  agenda  shall  include  the  items  in  respect  of  which  the  secretaries  have 
received a request for inclusion in the agenda no later than fifteen days before the beginning 
of the meeting. Supporting documentation must be received by both parties at least seven days 
ahead of the meeting. To take account of urgent matters, these time limits may be shortened 
provided both parties agree. 

The agenda shall be adopted by the sub-committee at the beginning of each meeting. 

7. 

Minutes 

Minutes  shall  be  taken  and  agreed  by  both  secretaries  after  each  meeting.  A  copy  of  the 
minutes,  including  the  sub-committee's  proposals  and  recommendations,  shall  be  forwarded 
by  the  secretaries  of  the  sub-committee  to  the  secretaries  and  chair  of  the  Association 
Committee. 

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8. 

Publicity 

Unless  otherwise  decided,  the  meetings  of  the  sub-committee  shall  not  be  public  and  the 
relevant minutes shall be confidential. 

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1. 

2. 

3. 

4. 

5. 

5.0 

FINANCIAL STATEMENT 

BUDGET HEADING: 

DATE:  
APPROPRIATIONS: 

TITLE: 
Community position in the Association Council on the implementation of Articles 73 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 
LEGAL BASIS: 
Art. 73 of the EU/Israel Association Agreement 
AIMS: 
Setting up of ten sub-committees 
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS 

12 MONTH 
PERIOD 

CURRENT 
FINANCIAL 
YEAR 
2005 
(EUR million) 
n/a 

FOLLOWING 
FINANCIAL 
YEAR 
2006 
(EUR million) 
n/a 

CHARGED TO THE EC BUDGET 

EXPENDITURE 
- 
(REFUNDS/INTERVENTIONS) 
- 
- 

NATIONAL AUTHORITIES 
OTHER 

(EUR million) 
n/a 

5.1  REVENUE 

n/a 

n/a 

n/a 

OWN RESOURCES OF THE EC  

- 
(LEVIES/CUSTOMS DUTIES) 
NATIONAL 
- 

5.0.1  ESTIMATED EXPENDITURE 
5.1.1  ESTIMATED REVENUE 
5.2  METHOD OF CALCULATION: 

2007 
- 
- 

2008 
- 
- 

2009 
- 
- 

6.0  CAN THE PROJECT BE FINANCED FROM APPROPRIATIONS ENTERED IN THE 

RELEVANT CHAPTER OF THE CURRENT BUDGET? 

6.1  CAN THE PROJECT BE FINANCED BY TRANSFER BETWEEN CHAPTERS OF 

THE CURRENT BUDGET? 

6.2  WILL A SUPPLEMENTARY BUDGET BE NECESSARY? 
6.3  WILL APPROPRIATIONS NEED TO BE ENTERED IN FUTURE BUDGETS? 
OBSERVATIONS: 
The meetings of the working group and of the sub-committees will take place in Brussels and in Jerusalem. 
When in Israel, the mission budget of the participants will cover their expenses. 

2010 
- 
- 

YES  

YES  
NO 
NO 

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