Commission Decision of 15 December 2006 establishing the Commission's standard security measures and alert states and amending its Rules of Procedure as regards operational procedures for management of crisis situations (2007/65/EC) (repealed)

Article 4

1. In the case of exceptional and unforeseeable events which make it impossible for the Commission to decide as a College by written or oral procedure as set out in article 4 of its Rules of Procedure, the President of the Commission may, on behalf of the Commission and under its responsibility, adopt any measure which, in the context of the specific crisis situation, is considered urgent and necessary to preserve the Community public interest, to meet legal obligations of the Community or to prevent avoidable damages on Community institutions or bodies, Member States or on the Union's citizens and undertakings.

2. The President shall act, as far as practicable, after consultation of the departments with a legitimate interest and the members of the Commission not prevented from exercising their functions.

3. Any decision taken pursuant to this article shall be submitted to the College for review and, where appropriate, endorsement, amendment or revocation once the conditions necessary for the functioning of the College are in place.