Date: 2023-03-10Category: Not ApplicableState: Union GovernmentCountry: Europe
Decision No. 01/2021 of the Regional Steering Committee of the Transport Community (following the written consultation) on the adoption of the budget of the Transport Community for the year 2021 [2023/559]
Executive Summary:
This decision of the Regional Steering Committee of the Transport Community adopts the Transport Community's budget for 2021. It outlines the allocation of funds across various budget lines, including the Permanent Secretariat, Ministerial Council, Regional Steering Committee, Technical Committees, and Social Forum. It also specifies rules for appropriation use and the handling of uncommitted funds from prior years. The decision was made in Sarajevo on January 28th, 2021.
Key Points / Main Content:
Budget Adoption:
* The budget of the Transport Community for the year 2021 is adopted.
Appropriation Usage:
* Appropriations can be reallocated between budget lines, with a limit of 10% of the original appropriation, excluding human resources.
* Carryover appropriations from 2020 obligations are excluded from the 10% reallocation rule.
Uncommitted Funds:
* Appropriations uncommitted at the end of 2019 and 2020 will be cancelled and returned to the Parties.
* Reimbursements will be based on Annex V of the Treaty and actual contributions paid.
2021 Budget Allocation (EUR):
* Permanent Secretariat: 2,269,936 (includes human resources, travel, office costs, other costs, studies, and technical assistance)
* Ministerial Council (Meeting/Conference costs): 60,000
* Regional Steering Committee (Meeting/Conference costs): 20,950
* Technical Committees (Meeting/Conference costs): 99,100
* Social Forum (Meeting/Conference costs): 13,300
* Reserve (approximately 8% of fresh credits): 217,714
* Total Fresh Credits: 3,000,000
* Total Carryovers from 2020: 180,000
* Grand Total: 3,180,000
* EU Contribution: 80% of fresh credits (2,400,000)
* South East European Parties Contribution: 20% of fresh credits (600,000)
Impact Analysis:
Transport Community Parties:
* Impact: Receive reimbursement for uncommitted funds from 2019 and 2020. Contribute to the budget according to Annex V of the Treaty.
* Action Required: Be prepared to receive funds and potentially adjust future contributions based on budget execution.
Transport Community Secretariat:
* Impact: Responsible for managing and executing the budget according to the established guidelines.
* Action Required: Adhere to the rules for appropriation usage and ensure proper allocation of funds.
European Union:
* Impact: Contributes the majority of the budget (80% of fresh credits).
* Action Required: Continue to provide financial support as outlined in the budget.
Key Entities Referenced
Transport Community: An international organization established by treaty to facilitate cooperation in the field of transport.
Regional Steering Committee of the Transport Community: The governing body responsible for overseeing the Transport Community's activities and budget.
Treaty establishing the Transport Community: The legal agreement that establishes the Transport Community and defines its objectives, structure, and functions.
Sarajevo: The city where the decision was made, implying it is the headquarters of the Regional Steering Committee of the Transport Community.
Ministerial Council: A body within the Transport Community framework, allocated a budget for meeting and conference costs.
Technical Committees: Committees within the Transport Community, allocated a budget for meeting and conference costs.
Social Forum: A forum within the Transport Community, allocated a budget for meeting conference costs.
South East European Parties: Countries in South East Europe that contribute to the Transport Community's budget.
L 73/46 EN Official Journal of the European Union 10.3.2023
DECISION No. 01/2021 OF THE REGIONAL STEERING COMMITTEE OF THE TRANSPORT
COMMUNITY
(following the written consultation)
on the adoption of the budget of the Transport Community for the year 2021 [2023/559]
THE REGIONAL STEERING COMMITTEE OF THE TRANSPORT COMMUNITY,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the Transport Community(1), and in particular Article 24(1) and Article 35
thereof,
HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:
Article 1
The budget of the Transport Community for the year 2021, attached to this Decision, is hereby adopted.
Article 2
1. In accordance with Article 10(1) of the financial rules and auditing procedures applicable to the Transport
Community, appropriations of a given budget line of the 2021 budget may be used for purposes that the budget attributes
to another budget line, within the total limit of 10 % of the appropriations of the former budget line. This shall not apply to
the budget line regarding the human resources budget.
2. Appropriations carried over in order to meet obligations signed at the end of 2020, as specified in the budget
attached, shall not be eligible for the use referred to in paragraph 1. They shall not be taken into account for determining
the maximum amount corresponding to the limit of 10 % referred to therein.
Article 3
Appropriations which have not been committed at the end of the financial years 2019 and 2020 shall be cancelled and paid
back to the Parties in accordance with the percentages established in Annex V of the Treaty establishing the Transport
Community and the actual contributions paid.
Done in Sarajevo, on January 28th 2021.
For the Regional Steering Committee
The President
(1) OJ EU L 278, 27.10.2017, p. 3.10.3.2023 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 73/47
BUDGET OF THE TRANSPORT COMMUNITY FOR THE YEAR 2021
Budget line Amount (EUR)
1. Permanent Secretariat
1.1. Human resources 1 465 706
1.2. Travel costs 172 560
1.3. Office costs, equipment and software 353 080
— Of which fresh credits 303 080
— Of which carried-over budget appropriations corresponding to obligations signed at 50 000
the end of 2020 for which payments are due in 2021
1.4. Other costs and services, including: 247 590
— Outsourced and other services (audit, visibility, staff training, bank charges)
— Meeting and conference costs
— Information technology and communication costs
— Recruitment costs
1.5. Studies, technical assistance for supporting the implementation of EU acquis and action 530 000
plans
— Of which fresh credits 400 000
— Of which carried-over budget appropriations corresponding to obligations signed at 130 000
the end of 2020 for which payments are due in 2021
2. Ministerial Council
2.1. Meeting and conference costs 60 000
3. Regional Steering Committee
3.1. Meeting and conference costs 20 950
4. Technical Committees
4.1. Meeting and conference costs 99 100
5. Social Forum
5.1. Meeting conference costs 13 300
Reserve (approximately 8 % of fresh credits) 217 714
Total fresh credits 3 000 000
Total carry-overs from 2020 180 000
Grand total 3 180 000
EU contribution (80 % of fresh credits) 2 400 000
South East European Parties’ contribution (20 % of fresh credits: Annex V to the TCT provides 600 000
the distribution per country)