Article 1 
The following are hereby appointed to the Committee of the Regions for the remainder of their term of office, namely until 25 January 2006: (a) as members: Mr Väino HALLIKMÄGI Member of the Council of Pärnu in place of Mr Andrus ANSIP Mr Tõnis PALTS Mayor of Tallinn in place of Mr Edgar SAVISAAR (b) as alternate member: Ms Laine JÄNES Mayor of Tartu in place of Mr Väino HALLIKMÄGI
Article 2 
This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union . It shall take effect on the day of its adoption.