Article 1 
The following are hereby appointed to the Committee of the Regions for the remainder of the current term of office, which runs until 25 January 2010: (a) as a member: Mr Patrick LACHAERT, Vlaams Volksvertegenwoordiger (change of mandate); and (b) as an alternate member: Mr Marc VAN DEN ABEELEN, Vlaams Volksvertegenwoordiger.
Article 2 
This Decision shall take effect on the day of its adoption.