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Title: PROPOSAL FOR A COUNCIL DECISION (EEC) on setting up a second joint programme of exchanges of young workers within the Community (submitted to the Council by the Commission)

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                                                 COM(79)92 final.
                                                Brussels ,   12 March 1S79 *
                      PROPOSAL FOR A COUNCIL DECISION (BEG )
                      on setting up a second joint programme
                     of exchanges of young workers within the
                                    Community
                  ( submitted to the Council by the Commission)
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                                               /
COM(79 ) 92 final
 ---pagebreak---                           EXPLANATORY MEMORANDUM
Article 50 of the Treaty Betting up the European Economic Community states
that " Member States shall f within the framework of a joint programme , encourage
the exchange of young workers".    The first programme was adopted on 8 May 19&4
by the representatives of Member States * Governments meeting within the Council ,
after consultation with the Commission .   More than 1 $00 young workers benefited
under this programme .
In the Commission 's opinion the development of these exchanges is particularly
desirable in the present circumstances .    This opinion is also shared by the
European Parliament , which has , several times , expressed a keen interest in
 such exchanges .
Ar;y move in this direction demands a number of adjustments , both to take into
account experience gained from the first programme and to deal with additional
difficulties arising from the present employment situation amongst young people .
 I.  OBJECTIVES TO BE PURSUED AS REGARDS EXCHANGES OF YOUNG WORKERS
 The development of exchanges of young workers corresponds to needs that can
 be expressed in terms of three separate , but complementary , objectives .
The first objective concerns vocational training for young people ; these
 exchanges can help supplement vocational training for young people , improve
 their employment prospects and thus enoourage the free movement of workers .
 The second concerns training in the wider sense .   Exchanges can help young
 workers to   acquire a broader understanding of living and working conditions
 in other countries .
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La:; t mention arast "be made of an objective wnich is specifica lly related to the
Co.Tjnunity . In the present stat3 of the Community, the free movement of pei sons is
developing at a considerably slower rate than economic integration . The human,
aspects of the Community and its foundation will remain fragile for as long as the
younger generation regard is as something which 13 a long way away and outside
their grasp . The development of contacts and exchanges between young workers should
moke a substantial contribution towards breaking down the barriers between human
beings .
11•     " v^-'I.To OF PAST EXCHANGES Am AIT INITIAL DIAGNOSIS
1 .   Hc:-.ults of the first programme
Operations carried out as part of the first programme concerned long-term
exchanges ( from 3 to 6 months ) specifically aimed at enabling trainees to
acquire vocational experience with an employer .
The Commission' B contribution consisted of reimbursing trainees' travel costs and
 financing briefing sessions and sessions introducing trainees to Europe at the
beginning of the course and the final assessment sessions at the end .        The
Commission also provided technical assistance for the organizers .
 In practice , the exchanges were mainly organized on a sectoral basis ( in the
agricultural sector and , to a lesser extent , in savings and credit institutions ).
 In view of the modest funds and staff involved , the results were quite satisfactory
 from a qualitative point of view in the opinion of the participants and the trade
 organizations involved ; however , three main observations were made :
– the small number of participants and as a result the minimal impact ( and
     the lack of publicity ) of the measures ;
 –   the lack of preparation of trainees , particularly as regards knowledge of
     languages and information about the host country ;
 –   the considerable effort required of the promoters#
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With a view to overcoming the last two problems the Commission launched , as
of 1976 , a number of pilot schemes aimed mainly at improving the linguistic
preparation and guidance given to trainees .
2.    The first programme in its context
Various other exchange schemes are in operation apart from the Commission's , they are
organized "by public bodies (the Franco-German Youth Bureau for example ) or
privately .
There is little data available enabling a list of the exchanges between member
countries to be compiled . According to some estimates , whioh cover operations
of very varying types , about 25 OCX) young people have taken part in such measures .
The vast majority of these exchanges involve students and cover quite short
periods , of about one or two months .   The data collected , however , provide the
 following information:
 (a) Lon,?-term visits for occupational purposes are rare . Apart from those
organized by the Commission such visits are generally organized by industrial
 or financial undertakings in several member countries which use these means to
 provide some of their executive staff with further training ; a few have also
 tried to develop exchanges between young workers or white–collar workers of
 establishments located in different countries .
 (b ) In this context , the exchanges oarried out during the first programme met
 the following requirements ;
 -   from less concentrated economic sectors with a predominance of family-
     or small–sized undertakings . This is particularly true of agriculture and
     fishing ;
 - or , in concentrated sectors , from undertakings whose activities are
     inst itutionally limited to the national context . This applies to savings
     banks and savings funds which used exohanges between young workers as a
     valuable way of introducing their staff to the operation of sister undertakings
     in the other Member countries .
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 (c)    A large and varied number of measures were taken with regard to short-t erm
cxc harden : they range from tourism to cultural visits arranged "by organizing
bodies , and including language courses ; students are the main beneficiaries *
3.     Barriers to the development of exchanges .
These are of two types .     The first is linked to the present situation .
Uncertain as to their future , young people are unwilling to take the risk
of attending a training course abroad that might jeopardize their occupational
future .    The employers are often disinclined to accept trainees when recruitment
ia often interrupted and the youth unemployment level already high .      For their
part , the organizations responsible for exchanges run into financial difficulties
and do not always get the encouragement that might be desired .
             «
Other difficulties concern the conditions involved in the practical organization
of visits or courses .     The questions of remuneration , sooial proteotion and
ins\irancG are permanent obstacles due to differences in national systems#       The
organizations consulted have stressed the importance of taking action to overcome
these barriers and promote transfers of young workers ,
III .    GUIDELINES FOR THE SECOM? PROGRAMME OF EXCHANGES
The first programme was centred on long-term exchanges and was dominated
the objective of vocational training dispensed l^y employers .     To overcome the
considerable difficulties referred to in the previous section , and thus ensure
the effective development of exchanges of young workers , the Commission considers
that improvements should be made in the following areas :
-    improving the conditions under which long-term exchanges are effected between
     employers (lasting at least 4 months , to enable young workers to integrate into
     the life of the undertaking and supplement and/or improve their vocational
     training) ;
-    diversifying the opportunities for exchanges by encouraging short-term visits
     ( in principle , from 3 weeks to 3 months , to enable young workers to establish
     extensive , stimulating and formative contacts with the working world and life
     in the host country) j
-    developing a more widespread promotion campaign among: the organizations res­
     ponsible for exchanges *
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1.    Improvement of facilities for long-term exchanges
Community intervention has hitherto been limited to reimbursement of travel
costs and an introduction to Community machinery# It accounted for only a
limited part of the total cost incurred in each exchange .
Changes desirable in this area involves
( a ) the need to provide language training to enable young people to draw
       the maximum benefit from their stay and their exposure to the new environment ;
(t>) the need to ensure that young workers receive adequate social protection
       during their visit ,
2.    Divers ifying exchange opportunities
The possibilities for developing long-term exchanges primarily aimed at
vocational training seem to be practical but limited , owing to the general
employment situation and the numerous difficulties encountered by young workers in
moving within the Community (language problems , different training systems , etc .).
nonetheless , the particular importance attached to the non-vocat ional aims of
these exchanges ( for example , the general education of young people , the development
of contacts and the strengthening of the Community idea) justifies efforts to
discover additional means of achieving them .
This objective could be achieved "by shorter visits , not necessarily aimed at
vocational training , in the strict sense , but at placing the young in intensive ,
direct contact with life and work in another country® Such exchanges could be
of considerable cultural value : only by leaving home and meeting their opposite
numbers in other countries can young persons become aware of themselves and of
the meaning of Europe . Efforts should therefore be made to organize shorter
visits whilst maintaining the quality of their content .
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 3.   Promotion of exchanges "hry non-financial means
 The preparatory contacts established ty the Commission indicate that its
action would "be more effective if its finanoial contribution to the exchanges oould
"be backed by a "validation" measure , i.e. , by providing the organizations
responsible for exchanges with moral and political support . According to
 certain experts , this support could have a greater effect than the financial
aids .
4.    Development of a network of active promoters at European level
The measures proposed by the Commission in the field of exohanges of young
workers would be carried out for the main part by European
exchange organizations , which would be approved by the Commission.    With this in
mind the Commission is proposing that a system of agreements be drawn up with
certain organizations . These bodies would be approved by the Commission in exchange
 for certain guarantees concerning the nature and quantity of the work and
guaranteeing the successful completion of the measures undertaken . These
agreements would relate to the granting of benefits as regards social protection
and training leave . They would be a prerequisite for the receipt of Community
financing but they could also be signed without such financing being involved .
IV . METHODS OF IMPLEtCStTTIM? THE SECOND EXCHANGE PROGRAMME
The instrument proposed below is based on the following factors t
- definition of young workers likely to take part in the exchanges j
- selection of groups of bodies or institutions bearing the responsibility for
    implementing the exchanges }
- agreements governing the rights and obligations of these groups or institutions ;
- Commission commitments arising out of the Deoisionj
- Member States * commitments arising out of the Deoisionf
- setting-up of an Advisory Committee on Exchanges of Young Workers responsible
    for assisting the Commission*
 ---pagebreak--- 1.   The youry* workers
The exchanges would be open to young workers aged 16 to 28 who have not
continued their studies beyond the age of 20 „ The latter limit is designed
essentially to encourage the categories of young persons who do not have
access to higher studj.es . Derogations may be envisaged^ after obtaining
the opinion of the Advisory Committee for programmes of speoi&l interest .
2.   The exchan#e oromotors
In order to concentrate efforts and simplify management problems , the Com­
mission intends to rely on groups or institutional operating on a two year
scale , to carry out the programme . They would be bodies already recognized
by the Commission ( e.g. associations or unions comprising employers * organi­
zations , Chambers of Trade , workers' organizations ) and bodies belonging to
the European Youth Foram . Other bodies set up for specific p&rposes which
include the objectives of the programme could be considered eventually.
When choosing its spokesmen, the Commission will keep two essential oriteria
in mind :
- the groups or institutions must effectively operate on a European scale
   (which does not necessarily mean that they must be represented in every
   simple Member State ) f
- they will have to give proof of experience or speoifio competenoe in the
   field of exchanges of young workers .
The fact that , for practioal reasons emphasis is placed on European-level
groups , does not mean that purely national aofc ion must be excluded. It
does , however, mean that suoh action must be implemented through a European-
oriented group .
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 3.  The a/rr cements
 The agreements constitute the point of departure for relations between the
Commission and the groups or institutions . The authorized groups or insti­
tutions will establish contacts , on the one hand with the young persons
available for such exchanges and on the othar with the potential employers
and hosts | they will set up their exchange projects on the basis of these
contacts .
The agreements stipulate the commitments the groups will enter into regarding
status , remuneration, social security , iBSt1r0-n.ee and , where applicable ,
language preparation for young workers .
In addition , the agreements indicate the Commission 's undertaking to assist
the promoting bodies to exploit existing advantages , particularly as regards
access to the benefits of freedom of movement, for worker a , any lease–training
schemes in the country of origin of the young person and any cthar benefits
granted by Member countries .
A programme appended to the basio agreement defines the nature of the exchange
in question , the number of young persons intending to take part , the host
countries , countries of departure , duration of stay , activities planned and ,
where appropriate , the remuneration given by the employers ,.
In the case of long-term exchanges , groups and institutions must specify
the provisions they intend to adojt to help young workers to participate in
the social and cultural life of the host regioru givo them adequate infor­
mation on the host country and the Commaxd ty and , where necessary, provide
language preparation and vocational guidance .
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In the case of short-term exchanges , programmes presented toy groups and
institutions should give a precise breakdown of activities ? contacts and
training courses , specify aims and give a list of the main looal "bodies
and associations whose cooperation is to be counted on . The texts of the
agreements will be forwarded for information to the competent national
authorities .
4.    Commission undertakings
The Commission proposes to grant !
( l ) A contribution to the cost of the return journey for all trainees from
      the place of residence to the place of training ? this may amount to 75 %
      of real costs .
( 2 ) For long-term exchanges
      (a) a flat rate contribution per trainee per month which , for the first
            year of application of the Decision, is fixed at 150 ELFA , This amount
            corresponds roughly to 20$ of the total cost of the exchange operation
            according to experienoe gained from the pilot projects ;
       (b ) where necessaiy, supplementary aid for language courses } for the
            first year of application of the Deoision this amount oould be fixed
            at 125 BIJA per trainee per week (teaching, accommodation, meals and
            pocket money).
( 3 ) For short-term exohanges
      A flat rate contribution per trainee per week including educational
      guidance , whioh could be fixed at 85 EUA for the first year of application
      of the Decision. Based on experience gained from pilot projects , this
      amount corresponds to roughly 40 % of the total cost of the exchange
      operation.
( 4) In addition, it is possible that in certain oases the European Social Fund
      could intervene to finance training operations and employment aids in
      connection with certain types of ex.0h.ang9a .
(5 ) Furthermore , the Commission will generally assist the promoters by assis­
      ting their contacts in Member countries , in particular with the national
      administrations , by promoting the development of national measures in
      favour of exchanges (in regard to social 3sourit7 ©M training-lease ) and
      by encouraging the dissemination of infomat ion on the programmes .
 ---pagebreak---   (a) Member States® Governments will ensurs that young trainees are covered
       by a scheme at least as favourable as that laid dcwix by Council Regu­
       lation ( EEC ) No . 1612/68 .
 (*b ) In addition, Member States' Governments should designate the national
       service ( s ) in a position to arouse the interest and obtain, the active
       participation of the "business community, the two side3 of industry ,
       youth movements and others able to promote the organization of
       exchangee and ensure implementation of the programmed operations ,
 ( c ) Where necessary, they should Bet up a coordination service which at
       national level will mainly be responsible for encouraging associations
       or organizations to take initiatives sjad harmonising programmes axid
       exchange operations .
Committee on exchanges of younff workers
In order to utilize , develop and direct the programme , an advisory
committee should "be set up 5 it would "be composed of representatives of
Member Countries , organizations representing both sides of industry at the
European level and "bodies promoting exchanges . The number of Committee
members should not exceed 24 .
The Commission would provide the Chairman and the secretariat of the
Committee , which would meet at least twice a year when oonvened by the
Chairman or at least one third of its members .
The Committee will be consulted on :
- guidelines for the preparation and implementation of exchange pro­
    grammes each year ,
- breakdown of Community appropriations "between long-terra and short-
    term exchanges ,
- actions to remove obstacles to the development of exchanges ,
- any derogations from the provisions of Article 1 of the ."Decision ,
- evaluation, of the results of the exchanges ,
- any new action to improve the effect iveneos of the exchanges .
The Committee will establish its own rylss nf prooedy r? which will enter
into force after approval "by the Commission .
 ---pagebreak---                             Proposal for a
                      Council Decision ( E0C )
on setting up a second joint programme of exchanges of young workers within
the Community
The Council of the European Communities ,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Eoonomio Community,
and in particular Article 50 thereof ,
Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,
Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament^.
                                                                    2
Having regard to the opinion of the Economio and Social Committee ,
Whereas Community action in the form of practioal operations on behalf
of young persons should be developed;
 Whereas one of the major tasks in this sphere is to offer young workers
greater opportunities to broaden their occupational and cultural horizons
 through training periods in a Member State other than their own;
 Whereas these activities should be developed alongside those undertaken
 to promote youth employment at the same time retaining their individual
 objectives and nature ;
 Whereas the representatives of the Governments of the Member States of
 the European Economic Community meeting within the Council adopted the
 first joint programme of exchanges of young workers within the Community
 on 8 Jfe.y 1964"^;
 Whereas , in the light of experience , the methods used should be improved
 and the field of application of the first joint programme extended;
  Whereas this development demands increased efforts on the part of the
 Member States ;
  1
    OJ L       of        , p.
  2
    OJ L       of        , p.
  30J No 78, 22.5.1964, p. 1226.
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Whereas the Community must make a substantial contribution to this joint
venture through direct action and intervention measures ;
Whereas the assistance of groupings or Institutions of a European
nature , whose structure , type of activities and operational capacities
enable them to make an effective contribution to carrying out the
exchange programme , should be ensured;
Whereas , therefore , a second joint programme of exchanges of young
workers within the Community should be set up ,
HAS DECIDED
                            Article 1
1 . For the purpose of this Decision " exchanges of young workers " means
    operations involving training periods or stays in a member country
    other than their own for young persons aged 16 to 28 years with a
    view to : .
    - developing their vocational qualifications and enriching their
      practical experience ;
    - putting them in contact with the working environment of the host
      country ;
    - improving their knowlegde of living conditions and social relations
      in the host country ;
    - promoting their awareness of Europe .
2 . These exchanges shall be restricted exclusively to young workers
    who began work before the age of 20 . The Commission may however ,
    after obtaining the opinion of the Committee on exchanges of young workers ,
    may approve exchanges of young workers with more advanced training .
                            Article 2
1 . The organization of exchanges of young workers shall be entrusted to
    European groups or institutions approved by the Commission on the basis
    of their ability to carry this task effectively .
2 . Relations between each of the groupings or institutions and the Commission
    shall be governed by an agreement .
3 . Exchanges may , pursuant to this Decision , be either long-term or
    short-term .
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                       Article 3
Training periods lasting at least four monthsWith an employer in another
Member State shall be regarded as long-term . They should enable young
workers to integrate into the life of the undertaking and to supplement
and / or improve their vocational training .
                       Article 4
1 . Young workers participating in long-term exchanges shall be subject
    to a system as favourable as the one set up under the Treaty to bring
    about freedom of movement for workers who are nationals of Member States .
2 . They shall be remunerated on the same terms as those applicable
    to young workers in the host country with the same status and performing
    comparable tasks .
                       Article 5
Study / training visits designed to enable young workers to establish
extensive contacts with the working world and life in the host country
shall be regarded as short-term exchanges . These exchanges shall basically
last for between three weeks and three months .
                       Article 6
1 . The Member States shall adopt the necessary measures to facilitate
    the development of exchanges , particularly with regard to social
    protection and access to training leave and various types of aid .
2 . They shall designate the competent authority or authorities and ,
    where appropriate , the coordination service which the groupings or
    institutions should contact for help in organizing and implementing the
    exchanges .
3 . They shall inform the Commission of the provisions which they have
    adopted in application of paragraphs 1 and 2 of this Article .
                        Article 7
To facilitate the development of these exchanges , the Commission shall
be able to grant aid comprising :
- a contribution to the cost of travel between the place of residence
   and the place of training ,
- a flat-rate monthly allowance per trainee .
In addition , a supplementary allowance per trainee and per week of language
training may be granted for long-term exchanges .
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 ---pagebreak---                             Article 8
 1 . An advisory committee on exchanges of young workers shall be set up
      to assist the Commission in carrying out the tasks entrusted to it
      by this Decision .
 2 . The Committee shall consist of :
     - nine Government members representing the departments responsible for
        organizing exchanges of young workers ,
     - three members representing European employers' organizations ,
     - three members representing European workers * organizations ,
     - nine members representing European organizations with specific
        competence for and direct experience of exchanges of young workers
3 . The Committee shall be chaired by a representative of the Commission .
4 . The Commission shall provide secretarial services for the Committee .
                           Article 9
The Commission shall adopt the necessary measures'. to implement this
Decision .
                           Article 10
This Decision shall enter into force on 1 July 1979
                           Article 11
This Decision is addressed to all Member States *
Done at Brussels ,
                                               For the Council ;
                                                The President
 ---pagebreak---                       FINANCIAL DETAILS
                           DRAFT
SECOND JOINT PROGRAMME OF EXCHANGES OF YOUNG WORKERS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY
1 . Budget headings
    - Article 251  : Committees
    - Article 302 : Tasks entrusted to the institution to promote
                     exchanges of young workers
2 . Legal basis
    Article   50 of the EEC Treaty :
    " Member States shall , within the framework of a joint programme ,
      encourage the exchange of young workers ".
3 . Description of the measure :
    Proposal for a Council Decision setting up a second joint programme
    of exchanges of young workers within the Community .
    3.1.1 . General objective
            Help young workers to progress both at a vocational level and
            at that of a more pronounced European awareness .
    3.1.2 . Spécifie objectives
            Contribute financially to courses for young workers in
            Community countries other than their countries of origin .
    3.1.3 . Persons concerned
            Young workers aged 16 to 28 ( 1979 : 460 ; 1980 : 1150 ;
            1981 , 1982 , 1983 : 1600 persons a year ).
4 . Justification of the measure
    This type of measure is ^ specifically provided for in Article 50
    of the EEC Treaty ( see point 2 below ).
 ---pagebreak---               S. financial implications of the action on the Intervention appropriations
                  ( at constant prices )
1 . Article 251 : Committees
                                                1979      1980        1981     1982      1983
( a ) Number of meetings                          2        3           3        2          2
( b ) Cost per meeting : in EUA     *           7.200     7.200       7.200    7.200     7.200
( c ) Annual total cost ( c=axb ) *            14.400    21.600      21.600   14.400    14.400
2 . Article 302 : Tasks to be carried out by the Institution to encourage exchanges
                      of young workers
A. Long-term exchanges
     (4 to 8 months )                        1979        1980     •    1981        1982        1983
( a ) Number of participants                  200         400            500        500         500
( b ) Community contribution
      per trainee : in EUA *                2.200 ■ .   2.200         2.200       2.200       2.200
( c ) Total cost ( c=axb ) EUA            440.000     880.000   1.100.000    1.100.000   1.100.000
8 . Short-term exchanges-
     (3 weeks to 3 months )                  1979        1980          1981        1982        1983
( a ) Number of participants                  260         765          1100        1100        1100
( b ) Community contribution
      per traînée *                           810         810            810        810         810
( c ) Total cost (a x b ) EUA             210.000     620.000       900.000    900.000      900.000
C. Total amount of annual
     appropriations
    <C * A ♦ B ) EUA                      650.000   1.500.000   2.000.000    2.000.000   2
                                                                                         2.000.000
        Year to year fluctuations are due to the gradual extension of the joint
        programme to other sectors of activity and the overall increase in the
        number of trainees taking part in the exchanges .
              6 . Financial implications for staff and administrative appropriations
                  1 . Additional staff needed
                      1 A-grade officiai
                      2 B-grade officiais
                      1 C-grade officiai
         * Method of calculation : see Annex
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     The implementing of the new Decision , the considerable increase in the
     number of beneficiaries and the extension of exchanges to other economic
     sectors will mean a corresponding increase in the tasks of the Division
     concerned , namely :
     1 . Drawing - up of the implementing measures provided for in Article 9 of
         the Decision .
     2 . organization of work with the officials of the bodies involved .
     3 . Establishment of procedures for the use of Community contributions
         by the approved associations and bodies .
     A. Negotiations with the promoting bodies in connection with the
         establishment of agreements and the drawing-up of texts .
     5 . Execution of financial management tasks and control of operation of
         exchanges .
     6 . Assessment of results of exchanges in order to improve the implementation
         of the programme .
     7 . Organization and secretarial work of the Advisory Committee .
     8 . Increase in general administrative work .
 6.2 . Appropriations required for this staff for 1980 : 41.600 EUA *
 6.3 .    Operating appropriations : to be included In the overall Commission
          applications for the financial year 1980
 7 . Financing of intervention expenditure
      1979
     Article 251
     Appropriations entered under this article in the budget
     Article 302
     Transfer to Article 302 of the appropriation earmarked for this action
     under Chapter 100 of the budget ( 650.000 EUA )
     1980 and ensuing years
     appropriations to be entered in future budgets .
     Possible effect on resources : None
9 . System of controls provided for
     ~ by the competent Commission departments
     ~ by the European Court of Auditors
* this amount was calculated on the basis of the salary relating to the basic
   grade of each category
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                                                                   to Financial Datai la
Method of calculation
1   Art . 251 ( Advisory Committee )
    Average cost per person
    A - Travet costs                       +    7.500 FB
      - Travel allowance                   +    1.400 FB
      - Dai ly al lowance                  +    3.120 FB
        • ( two day meeting )
          Total per person                 + 12.000 FB = 300 EUA
    B. Total number of Advisory Committee members : 24
    C. Total cost per meeting                J­
        (C = A x B )                                 / 7.200 EUA /
2 . Art . 302 ( exchanges of young workers )
    A. Long-term exchanges
        Amount of Commun ! ty contriJauJnoiTjDer_persoji :
       - cost of return journey from country of residence
            to place of training , including travel for
            attendance at language courses                              300 EUA
       - language courses ( costs of tuition , accomodation,
           meals , pocket money and recreation allowance ,
            administrative , other )
           8 weeks at 125 EUA                                        1.000 EUA
       - average flat-rate contribution per trainee
            ( insurance , accomodation , meals , wage supplement
            if necessary , recreation allowance , administrative ,
           other )
           average 6 months x 150 EUA                                   900 EUA
           Total per person                                        / 2.200 / EUA
     B. Short-term exchanges
         jAmount_o_f _Comrmjnit£ £ont_ri buti on_perj3erson :
          - cost of return journey from country of residence
              to place of traimng                                       300 EUA
          - flat-rate contribution per trainee ( tuition
              costs , accommodation , meals , pocket money ,
              visits , insurance , recreation allowance ,
              administrative , other )                                  510 EUA
              average 6 weeks x 85 EUA
              Total per person                                      7 810 / EUA