Date: 2016-10-20Category: Not ApplicableState: Union GovernmentCountry: Europe
Council Decision (EU) 2016/1860 of 17 October 2016 appointing two members and an alternate member, proposed by the Italian Republic, of the Committee of the Regions
**Executive Summary:**
This Council Decision (EU) 2016/1860, adopted on October 17, 2016, appoints Mauro D'Attis and Andrea Ballar as members, and Antonio Decaro as an alternate member, to the Committee of the Regions, following vacancies due to mandate changes and end of terms. These appointments are valid for the remainder of the 2015-2020 term, which ends on January 25, 2020. The decision entered into force on the date of its adoption.
**Key Points / Main Content:**
* **Appointments:**
* Mauro D'Attis (Consigliere del Comune di Brindisi) is appointed as a member.
* Andrea Ballar (Consigliere del Comune di Novara) is appointed as a member.
* Antonio Decaro (Sindaco del Comune di Bari) is appointed as an alternate member.
* **Term of Office:**
* The appointments are for the remainder of the current term of office.
* The current term runs until January 25, 2020.
* **Reason for Appointments:**
* Two member seats became vacant due to the end of the terms of office of Mauro D'Attis and Antonio Decaro.
* One alternate member seat became vacant due to the appointment of Andrea Ballar as a member.
* **Effective Date:**
* The decision came into force on October 17, 2016.
**Impact Analysis:**
* **Members of the Committee of the Regions (Mauro D'Attis, Andrea Ballar, Antonio Decaro):**
* *Impact:* Their roles and responsibilities within the Committee are formally defined.
* *Action Required:* Assume their duties as members or alternate member until January 25, 2020.
* **Italian Government:**
* *Impact:* The Italian Republic's proposal regarding the appointments is enacted.
* *Action Required:* Ensure the newly appointed members and alternate member are integrated into the Committee's activities.
* **Council of the European Union:**
* *Impact:* The Council's decision formally alters the composition of the Committee of the Regions.
* *Action Required:* Update internal records and ensure appropriate communication regarding the new appointments.
* **Committee of the Regions:**
* *Impact:* The Committee's composition is updated with the new member and alternate member appointments.
* *Action Required:* Integrate the new members and alternate member into the Committee's work and provide necessary resources and information.
Key Entities Referenced
Committee of the Regions: An advisory body of the European Union composed of representatives of regional and local authorities.
Council of the European Union: A body composed of government ministers from each EU member state.
Italian Republic: The country of Italy, which proposed members and an alternate member to the Committee of the Regions.
Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union: One of the primary treaties of the European Union.
Mauro D'ATTIS: A member of the Committee of the Regions, whose seat became vacant and who was later reappointed.
Antonio DECARO: A member and alternate member of the Committee of the Regions, whose seat became vacant, and who was later appointed as an alternate member.
Andrea BALLAR: An alternate member of the Committee of the Regions who was later appointed as a member.
Luxembourg: The city in Luxembourg where the decision was made.
20.10.2016 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 284/31
COUNCIL DECISION (EU) 2016/1860
of 17 October 2016
appointing two members and an alternate member, proposed by the Italian Republic, of the
Committee of the Regions
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 305 thereof,
Having regard to the proposal of the Italian Government,
Whereas:
(1) On 26 January 2015, 5 February 2015 and 23 June 2015, the Council adopted Decisions (EU) 2015/116 (1),
(EU) 2015/190 (2) and (EU) 2015/994 (3) appointing the members and alternate members of the Committee of
the Regions for the period from 26 January 2015 to 25 January 2020. On 16 December 2015, by Council
Decision (EU) 2015/2361 (4), Mr Ignazio MARINO was replaced by Mr Antonio DECARO as a member and Mr
Antonio DECARO was replaced by Mr Andrea BALLARÈ as an alternate member. On 21 April 2016, by Council
Decision (EU) 2016/643 (5), Mr Mauro D'ATTIS was reappointed to the Committee of the Regions to take account
of his new mandate. On 12 September 2016, by Council Decision (EU) 2016/1670 (6), Mr Andrea BALLARÈ was
reappointed to the Committee of the Regions to take account of his new mandate.
(2) Two members' seats on the Committee of the Regions have become vacant following the end of the terms of
office of Mr Mauro D'ATTIS and Mr Antonio DECARO.
(3) An alternate member's seat has become vacant following the appointment of Mr Andrea BALLARÈ as a member
of the Committee of the Regions,
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
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 2020:
(a) as members:
— Sig. Mauro D'ATTIS, Consigliere del Comune di Brindisi (BR) (change of mandate),
— Sig. Andrea BALLARÈ, Consigliere del Comune di Novara (NO);
and
(b) as an alternate member:
— Sig. Antonio DECARO, Sindaco del Comune di Bari (BA).
(1) Council Decision (EU) 2015/116 of 26 January 2015 appointing the members and alternate members of the Committee of the Regions
for the period from 26 January 2015 to 25 January 2020 (OJ L 20, 27.1.2015, p. 42).
(2) Council Decision (EU) 2015/190 of 5 February 2015 appointing the members and alternate members of the Committee of the Regions
for the period from 26 January 2015 to 25 January 2020 (OJ L 31, 7.2.2015, p. 25).
(3) Council Decision (EU) 2015/994 of 23 June 2015 appointing the members and alternate members of the Committee of the Regions for
the period from 26 January 2015 to 25 January 2020 (OJ L 159, 25.6.2015, p. 70).
(4) Council Decision (EU) 2015/2361 of 16 December 2015 appointing an Italian member and an Italian alternate member of the
Committee of the Regions (OJ L 331, 17.12.2015, p. 29).
(5) Council Decision (EU) 2016/643 of 21 April 2016 appointing a member, proposed by the Italian Republic of the Committee of the
Regions (OJ L 108, 23.4.2016, p. 35).
(6) Council Decision (EU) 2016/1670 of 12 September 2016 appointing a member and two alternate members, proposed by the Italian
Republic of the Committee of the Regions (OJ L 249, 16.9.2016, p. 37).L 284/32 EN Official Journal of the European Union 20.10.2016
Article 2
This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.
Done at Luxembourg, 17 October 2016.
For the Council
The President
L. SÓLYMOS