Annexes to COM(2009)97 - Community Position concerning the participation in the Cariforum-EC Consultative Committee provided for by the Economic Partnership Agreement with the Cariforum States and on the selection of the representatives of organizations located in the EC Party

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dossier COM(2009)97 - Community Position concerning the participation in the Cariforum-EC Consultative Committee provided for by the Economic ...
document COM(2009)97 EN
date March  3, 2009
ANNEX

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DECISION No …/2009 OF THE JOINT COUNCIL

set up by the Economic Partnership Agreement between the CARIFORUM States, of the one part, and the European Community and its Member States, of the other part concerning the participation in the CARIFORUM-EC Consultative Committee

THE JOINT CARIFORUM-EC COUNCIL,

Having regard to the Economic Partnership Agreement between the CARIFORUM States, of the one part, and the European Community and its Member States, of the other part (hereinafter referred to as the “Agreement”), signed in Bridgetown, Barbados on 15 October 2008, and in particular Article 232 (2) thereof,

Whereas

In the light of the objectives laid down under Article 1 of the Agreement, and the commitment to its monitoring provided for in its Article 5, it is appropriate to set up expeditiously the CARIFORUM-EC Consultative Committee,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

1. Participation in the CARIFORUM-EC Consultative Committee (hereafter "the Committee") shall be made up of […] standing members in representation of organisations of the civil society, […] in representation of organizations located in the CARIFORUM States and […] in representation of organizations located in the EC Party.

Among each of these two groups there shall be at least two representatives from organizations representing respectively:

(a) the social and economic partners,

(b) the academic community, and

(c) other non-governmental organizations, including development and environmental organisations.

Standing members shall remain in office for two years. Relevant expertise and broad geographical and sectoral representation shall be ensured.

2. For the purpose of this Decision, organisations of civil society shall mean associations, foundations and other private institutions which have a non-profit making aim of international utility and which are able to contribute expert information or advice in matters covered by the Agreement, or which represent important elements of public opinion concerned with matters covered by the Agreement. This requirement may be waived in the case of academic institutions with a specific expertise on matters covered by the Agreement.

3. An organization shall be deemed to be located in the territory of either the CARIFORUM States or of the EC Party if such organisation has its statutory office and the central management and control in the territory of the CARIFORUM States or the EC Party as the case may be.

Article 2

The CARIFORUM-EC Trade and Development Committee shall expeditiously discuss and approve the list of standing members proposed by the CARIFORUM States and the EC Party respectively, and its renewals.

Article 3

Any organization fulfilling the requirements of Article 1 may attend the meetings of the CARIFORUM-EC Consultative Committee as an observer. However, only standing members may receive financial assistance for the discharge of their duties within the Committee.

Article 4

The European Economic and Social Committee shall serve as the secretariat of the Committee for an initial period ending on 31 December 2010. Such period shall be automatically renewed unless the Parties or the European Economic and Social Committee disagree with prior and reasonable advance notification.

Article 5

Financing arrangements shall be established by the CARIFORUM-EC Trade and Development Committee.

Article 6

This Decision shall enter into force on […]

Done at […] 2009

[1] OJ

[2] OJ L 289, 30.10.2008, p.3