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 2010:

1. (a)

   as member:

   • Mr Bas VERKERK, Burgemeester van Delft (change of mandate);

   and

2. (b)

   as alternate members:

   • Mr Job COHEN, Burgemeester van Amsterdam,

   • Mr Hans KOK, Burgemeester van Hof van Twente.

This Decision shall take effect on the date of its adoption.