Date: 2023-03-10Category: Not ApplicableState: Union GovernmentCountry: Europe
Council Decision (EU) 2023/546 of 7 March 2023 appointing a member and two alternate members, proposed by the Republic of Slovenia, of the Committee of the Regions
**Executive Summary:**
This Council Decision (EU) 2023/546, dated 7 March 2023, appoints Ms. Jasna Gabri as a member and Mr. Marko Diaci and Mr. Nejc Smole as alternate members of the Committee of the Regions, as proposed by the Republic of Slovenia. These appointments fill vacancies due to the end of a national mandate and previous appointments and are effective for the remainder of the term, which ends on 25 January 2025. The decision enters into force on the date of its adoption.
**Key Points / Main Content:**
* **Appointments:**
* Ms. Jasna Gabri is appointed as a member of the Committee of the Regions.
* Mr. Marko Diaci and Mr. Nejc Smole are appointed as alternate members of the Committee of the Regions.
* **Basis for Appointments:**
* The appointments are based on proposals from the Slovenian Government.
* Appointees are representatives of local bodies holding a local authority electoral mandate.
* **Term of Office:**
* The appointments are for the remainder of the current term of office, which runs until 25 January 2025.
* **Vacancies Addressed:**
* A member's seat was vacant following the end of Ms. Jasna Gabri's national mandate.
* Two alternate member seats were vacant following the appointment of Mr. Tine Radinja and Mr. Toma Rožen as members.
* **Legal Basis:**
* The decision is based on the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, specifically Article 305, and Council Decision (EU) 2019/852.
**Impact Analysis:**
* **Committee of the Regions:**
* *Impact:* The Committee's composition is updated with a new member and two new alternate members from Slovenia.
* *Action Required:* Integrate the new member and alternate members into the Committee's activities.
* **Republic of Slovenia (Slovenian Government):**
* *Impact:* The Slovenian Government's proposals for member and alternate member appointments are enacted.
* *Action Required:* Ensure the appointed representatives are informed of their duties and responsibilities within the Committee of the Regions.
* **Appointed Members (Jasna Gabri, Marko Diaci, Nejc Smole):**
* *Impact:* They are officially appointed to their respective roles within the Committee of the Regions.
* *Action Required:* Assume their responsibilities and participate in the Committee's work until 25 January 2025.
Key Entities Referenced
Committee of the Regions: An advisory body of the European Union composed of representatives of regional and local authorities.
Republic of Slovenia: The country that proposed the member and alternate members to the Committee of the Regions.
Council of the European Union: The institution of the European Union that adopted the decision.
Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union: The treaty that provides the legal basis for the Council Decision.
Jasna GABRI: A representative of a local body from Slovenia, appointed as a member of the Committee of the Regions.
Marko DIACI: A representative of a local body from Slovenia, appointed as an alternate member of the Committee of the Regions.
Nejc SMOLE: A representative of a local body from Slovenia, appointed as an alternate member of the Committee of the Regions.
Municipality of Trbovlje: A municipality in Slovenia, represented by Jasna GABRI.
L 73/14 EN Official Journal of the European Union 10.3.2023
COUNCIL DECISION (EU) 2023/546
of 7 March 2023
appointing a member and two alternate members, proposed by the Republic of Slovenia, 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 Council Decision (EU) 2019/852 of 21 May 2019determining the composition of the Committee of the
Regions(1),
Having regard to the proposals of the Slovenian Government,
Whereas:
(1) Pursuant to Article 300(3) of the Treaty, the Committee of the Regions is to consist of representatives of regional and
local bodies who either hold a regional or local authority electoral mandate or are politically accountable to an
elected assembly.
(2) On 10 December 2019, the Council adopted Decision (EU) 2019/2157(2), appointing the members and alternate
members of the Committee of the Regions for the period from 26 January 2020to 25 January 2025.
(3) A member’s seat on the Committee of the Regions has become vacant following the end of the national mandate on
the basis of which Ms Jasna GABRIČ was proposed for appointment.
(4) Two alternate members’ seats have become vacant following the appointment of Mr Tine RADINJA and Mr Tomaž
ROŽEN as members of the Committee of the Regions by Council Decision (EU) 2022/1678(3).
(5) The Slovenian Government has proposed, on the basis of a different electoral mandate, Ms Jasna GABRIČ,
representative of a local body who holds a local authority electoral mandate, članica občinskega sveta, Občina Trbovlje
(member of the municipal council, Municipality of Trbovlje), as a member of the Committee of the Regions for the
remainder of the current term of office, which runs until 25 January 2025.
(6) The Slovenian Government has proposed the following representatives of local bodies who hold a local authority
electoral mandate as alternate members of the Committee of the Regions for the remainder of the current term of
office, which runs until 25 January 2025: Mr Marko DIACI, župan, Občina Šentjur (Mayor, Municipality of Sentjur),
and Mr Nejc SMOLE, župan, Občina Medvode (Mayor, Municipality of Medvode),
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
Article 1
The following representatives of local bodies who hold an electoral mandate are hereby appointed to the Committee of the
Regions for the remainder of the current term of office, which runs until 25 January 2025:
(a) as a member:
— Ms Jasna GABRIČ, članica občinskega sveta, Občina Trbovlje (member of the municipal council, Municipality of
Trbovlje) (change of mandate),
(1) OJ L 139, 27.5.2019, p. 13.
(2) Council Decision (EU) 2019/2157 of 10 December 2019 appointing the members and alternate members of the Committee of the
Regions for the period from 26 January 2020 to 25 January 2025 (OJ L 327, 17.12.2019, p. 78).
(3) Council Decision (EU) 2022/1678 of 26 September 2022 appointing two members, proposed by the Republic of Slovenia, of the
Committee of the Regions (OJ L 252, 30.9.2022, p. 70).10.3.2023 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 73/15
and
(b) as alternate members:
— Mr Marko DIACI, župan, Občina Šentjur (Mayor, Municipality of Sentjur),
— Mr Nejc SMOLE, župan, Občina Medvode (Mayor, Municipality of Medvode).
Article 2
This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.
Done at Brussels, 7 March 2023.
For the Council
The President
L. EDHOLM