Council Decision of 2 December 1999 adjusting the remuneration and allowances applicable to Europol employees

COUNCIL DECISION
of 2 December 1999
adjusting the remuneration and allowances applicable to Europol employees
(1999/C 364/01)
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION
,
Having regard to the Council Act of 3 December 1998 laying down the Staff Regulations applicable to Europol employees(1), and in particular Article 44 thereof,
Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament(2),
Having regard to the review of remuneration of officials of Europol by the Management Board of Europol,
Whereas:
(1) In the aforementioned review the Management Board took account of the changes in the cost of living in The Hague, as well as of the changes in salaries in the public service in the Member States and the needs of recruitment to Europol;
(2) The said review justifies an increase of 8,5 % of remuneration for the period between the date when the initial remuneration was established and 1 July 1999;
(3) It is for the Council, acting unanimously, to adjust the remuneration and allowances of Europol employees on the basis of the review;
(4) The present adjustment does not preclude further adjustments applicable from the date when Europol takes up its activities, should the costs of living in The Hague justify such adjustments,