Eurofound's Director appointed on the basis of Article 8 of Regulation (EEC) No 1365/75 shall, for the remaining periods of his or her term of office be assigned to the responsibilities of the Executive Director as provided for in Article 11 of this Regulation. The other conditions of his or her contract shall remain unchanged.

In the case of an ongoing selection and appointment procedure of the Executive Director at the time of the entry into force of this Regulation, Article 8 of the Regulation (EEC) No 1365/75 shall apply until the finalisation of that procedure.

This Regulation shall not affect the rights and obligations of staff engaged under Regulation (EEC) No 1365/75. Their employment contracts may be renewed under this Regulation in accordance with the Staff Regulations and the Conditions of Employment of Other Servants.

Any liaison office of Eurofound which is operational at the time of entry into force of this Regulation shall be maintained.