52001IG1229(01)

Initiative of the Kingdom of Belgium with a view to adopting a Council Decision adjusting the basic salaries and allowances applicable to Europol staff

(2001/C 374/12)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Council Act of 3 December 1998 laying down the Staff Regulations applicable to Europol employees(1), (hereinafter referred to as "Staff Regulations"), and in particular Article 44 thereof,

Having regard to the initiative of the Kingdom of Belgium,

Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament(2),

Having regard to the review of remuneration of officials of Europol by the Management Board of Europol,

Whereas:

(1) In the aforementioned review, the Management Board took account of the changes in the cost of living in the Netherlands, as well as of the changes in salaries in the public service in the Member States and the recruitment needs of Europol.

(2) The said review justifies an increase of 5,2 % in remuneration for the period 1 July 2001 and 1 July 2002.

(3) It is for the Council, acting unanimously, to adjust the basic salaries and allowances of officials of Europol, on the basis of the review,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

The Staff Regulations are amended as follows.

1. With effect from 1 July 2001:

(a) the table of basic monthly salaries in Article 45 shall be replaced by the following:

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(b) in Article 59(3), the amount "EUR 863,50" shall be replaced by "EUR 908.40";

(c) in Article 59(3), the amount "EUR 1727,00" shall be replaced by "EUR 1816,80";

(d) in Article 60(1), the amount "EUR 230,27" shall be replaced by "EUR 242,24";

(e) in Article 2(1) of Appendix 5, the amount "EUR 240,73" shall be replaced by "EUR 253,25";

(f) in Article 3(1) of Appendix 5, the amount "EUR 10466,65" shall be replaced by "EUR 11010,92";

(g) in Article 3(1) of Appendix 5, the amount "EUR 2355,00" shall be replaced by "EUR 2477,46";

(h) in Article 3(2) of Appendix 5, the amount "EUR 14129,98" shall be replaced by "EUR 14864,74";

(i) in Article 4(1) of Appendix 5, the amount "EUR 1046,66" shall be replaced by "EUR 1101,09";

(j) in Article 4(1) of Appendix 5, the amount "EUR 785,01" shall be replaced by "EUR 825,83";

(k) in Article 4(1) of Appendix 5, the amount "EUR 523,33" shall be replaced by "EUR 550,54";

(l) in Article 4(1) of Appendix 5, the amount "EUR 418,66" shall be replaced by "EUR 440,43";

(m) in Article 5(3) of Appendix 5, the amount "EUR 1477,05" shall be replaced by "EUR 1553,86";

(n) in Article 5(3) of Appendix 5, the amount "EUR 1969,41" shall be replaced by "EUR 2071,82";

(o) in Article 5(3) of Appendix 5, the amount "EUR 2461,76" shall be replaced by "EUR 2589,77";

2. With effect from the date on which this Decision takes effect:

- in Article 7(3) of Appendix 5, the amount "EUR 0,22" shall be replaced by "EUR 0,23".

Article 2

This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Communities.

Aritcle 3

This Decision shall take effect on the day following its adoption.

Done at Brussels, ...

For the Council

The President

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(1) OJ C 26, 30.1.1999, p. 23.

(2) OJ ...