98/709/EC, ECSC, Euratom: Council Decision of 7 December 1998 amending the Council's Rules of Procedure

COUNCIL DECISION of 7 December 1998 amending the Council's Rules of Procedure (98/709/EC, ECSC, Euratom)
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION
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Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 151(3) thereof,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Coal and Steel Community, and in particular Article 30(3) thereof,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular Article 121(3) thereof,
Whereas it has become necessary to amend the Council's Rules of Procedure (1);
Whereas the European Central Bank possesses a power of initiative in the Community decision-making process under the conditions laid down in the Treaty establishing the European Community;
Whereas the order in which the Presidency of the Council is held by the Member States is laid down by the Council;
Whereas a simplified written procedure is needed for consultation by the Council of other institutions or bodies,