Introductory text

THE ADMINISTRATIVE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES ON SOCIAL SECURITY FOR MIGRANT WORKERS,

Having regard to Article 81 (a) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 1408/71 of 14 June 1971 on the application of social security schemes to employed persons, to self-employed persons and to members of their family moving within the Community, under which it is the duty of the Administrative Commission to deal with all administrative matters arising from Regulation (EEC) No 1408/71 and subsequent Regulations,

Having regard to Article 2 (1) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 574/72 of 21 of March 1972, under which it is the duty of the Administrative Commission to draw up models of certificates, certifieds statements, declarations, applications and other documents necessary for the application of the Regulations,

Having regard to Decision No 130 of 17 October 1985 laying down and adapting the model forms necessary for the application of the Regulations,

Whereas these model forms should be adapted for the purpose of taking account of the amendments which have been introduced into the national legislation of Member States;

Whereas the Agreement on the European Economic Area of 2 May 1992, as adjusted by the Protocol of 17 March 1993, Annex VI, implements Council Regulations (EEC) No 1408/71 and (EEC) No 574/72 within the European Economic Area;

Whereas by Decision of the EEA Joint Committee the model forms necessary for the application of Council Regulations (EEC) No 1408/71 and (EEC) No 574/72 will be adapted and (EEC) No implemented within the European Economic Area;

Whereas for practical reasons identical forms should be used within the Community and within the European Economic Area;

Whereas with a view to the envisaged participation of Liechtenstein in the EEA at a later stage, these forms should also be adapted as regards Liechtenstein;

Whereas the language in which the forms should be drawn up has been decided by recommendation No 15 of the Administrative Commission,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS: