European Council Decision of 1 December 2009 electing the President of the European Council

2.12.2009 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 315/48
EUROPEAN COUNCIL DECISION
of 1 December 2009
electing the President of the European Council
(2009/879/EU)
THE EUROPEAN COUNCIL
,
Having regard to the Treaty on the European Union, and in particular Article 15(5) thereof,
Whereas:
(1) The Treaty of Lisbon institutes the new office of President of the European Council.
(2) The President of the European Council should be elected,