2004/321/EC: Decision of the Administrative Board of the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions of 26 March 2004 on the adoption of rules for implementing Regulation (EC) No 1049/2001 on public access to documents

Decision of the Administrative Board of the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions
of 26 March 2004
on the adoption of rules for implementing Regulation (EC) No 1049/2001 on public access to documents
(2004/321/EC)
THE ADMINISTRATIVE BOARD
,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1649/2003 amending Regulation (EEC) No 1365/75 on the creation of a European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions and repealing Regulation (EEC) No 1417/76(1),
Whereas:
(1) The general principles and limits governing right of access to documents As provided for in Article 255 of the Treaty have been laid down by Regulation (EC) No 1049/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 May 2001 regarding public access to European Parliament, Council and Commission documents(2).
(2) When Regulation (EC) No 1049/2001 was adopted, the three institutions agreed in a joint declaration that the Agencies and similar bodies should implement rules conforming to those of that Regulation.
(3) Regulation (EC) No 1649/2003 of 18 June 2003 amending Regulation (EEC) No 1365/75 on the creation of a European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions and repealing Regulation (EEC) No 1417/76 states that Regulation EC 1049/2001 shall apply to documents held by the Foundation.
(4) Regulation (EC) No 1649/2003 states also that the Administrative Board shall adopt practical arrangements for implementing Regulation (EC) No 1049/2001 within six months of 29 September 2003, or entry into force of Council Regulation (EC) No 1649/2003.
(5) Clear rules will assist smooth administration by helping those responsible to deal accurately and rapidly with applications made by the public,