COUNCIL  DECISION
of 22 December 1983
adopting a research programme to be implemented by the Joint Research Centre for the European Atomic Energy Community and for the European Economic Community (1984 to 1987)
(84/1/Euratom, EEC)
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN
COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular Article 7 thereof,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article 235 thereof,
Having regard to the proposal from the Commission (1), presented after consultation, with regard to nuclear projects, of the Scientific and Technical Committee,
Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (2),
Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee (3),
Whereas, in the context of the common policy relating to the field of science and technology, the multiannual research programme is one of the principal means whereby the European Atomic Energy Community can contribute to the safety and development of nuclear energy and to the acquisition and dissemination of information in the nuclear field;
Whereas Article 2 of the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community assigns to the Community inter alia the task of promoting throughout the Community a harmonious development of economic activities, a continuous and balanced expansion and increased stability; whereas the objectives of activities engaged in by the Community to this end are set out in Article 3 of the said Treaty;
Whereas the non-nuclear projects provided for by this Decision appear necessary for the attainment of these objectives;
Whereas on 14 January 1974 the Council adopted a resolution on the coordination of national policies and the definition of projects of interest to the Community in the field of science and technology (4);
Whereas the programme was drawn up in accordance with the Council resolution of 17 December 1970 concerning the procedures for adopting research and training programmes (5);
Whereas Article 3 of Council Decisions 77/488/EEC, Euratom (6) and 80/317/EEC, Euratom, (7) provides for a review of the programme during its third year;
Whereas it is of advantage to define and embody the common science and technology strategy in multiannual framework programmes setting out the complete range of scientific and technical activities being carried out or due to be carried out on the basis of the three Treaties; whereas this advantage was confirmed by the
Council in its resolution of 25 July 1983 on framework programmes for Community research, development and demonstration activities; and a first framework programme 1984 to 1987 (1);
Whereas, during the period 1984 to 1987, the Joint Research Council (JRC) must continue to play a central role in the Community's research strategy and to carry out work of common interest by drawing on a level of resources which is the equivalent of the present level;
Whereas, more generally, the JRC programme as a whole must be in keeping with the conclusions of the Council of 10 March 1983,
The research programme, hereinafter referred to as 'the programme', set out in Annex A is hereby adopted for a period of four years, starting on 1 January 1984.
The expenditure commitment estimated as necessary for the execution of the programme should be 700 million ECU, including expenditure on a staff of 2 260. An indicative breakdown of this amount, consisting of approximately 400 million ECU for expenditure on staff and 300 million ECU for other expenditure, is given in Annex B.
Appropriations earmarked for expenditure on staff shall be updated annually, as part of the budgetary procedure, in accordance with Council decisions on salaries and wages. In the case of other expenditure, the JRC Board of Governors shall each year assess the programme's financial requirements and its report shall be forwarded to the Council in the context of the budgetary procedure. If, after the initial years of the programme, the Board of Governors concludes that certain aspects have made it impossible to continue the programme for the whole of its duration, or that the programme requires substantial amendment, the Commission shall refer the matter to the Council in the third year of the programme so that it can decide either to revise the programme or to initiate a new multiannual programme.
Termination-of-service measures designed to permit the introduction of new skills and a reduction in the average age of staff will be implemented as soon as the Council has approved the relevant Regulation. Throughout the duration of the programme, the cost of implementing these measures shall be included in the estimated overall cost of the programme.
During the third year, the programme will be the subject of a review which may lead to a Council decision on a further four-year programme in accordance with the appropriate procedure.
Dissemination of the information resulting from implementation of the non-nuclear parts of the programme shall be carried out in accordance with Council Regulation (EEC) No 2380/74 of 17 September 1974 adopting provisions for the dissemination of information relating to research programmes for the European Economic Community (2).
The Commission, assisted by the JRC Board of Governors, shall be responsible for carrying out the programme and, to this end, shall call upon the services of the Joint Research Centre.
Before the next proposal for a multiannual programme, the Commission shall submit to the Council and to the European Parliament a critical analysis carried out by independent experts of the programmes launched by the Joint Research Centre.
This analysis shall contain a quantitative and qualitative assessment of the results of the research.
In addition, the Commission shall each year prepare a report for the Council and the European Parliament on the execution of the programme.