THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 259 thereof,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular Article 167 thereof,
Having regard to Decision 2006/651/EC, Euratom(1),
Having regard to the proposal of the Belgian Government,
Having regard to the opinion of the Commission,
Whereas a member’s seat on the European Economic and Social Committee has become vacant following the resignation of Ms Christine FAES,
HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:
Mr Ronny LANNOO, Adviseur-generaal UNIZO, is hereby appointed as a member of the European Economic and Social Committee for the remainder of the current term of office, which runs until 20 September 2010.
This Decision shall take effect on the day of its adoption.
Done at Brussels, 25 May 2009.
For the Council
The President
J. Šebesta