Article 1

The following are hereby appointed to the Committee of the Regions for the remainder of the current term of office, namely until 25 January 2006:

1. (a)

   as a member:

   Ms Claudette ABELA BALDACCHINO

   (Deputy Mayor, Qrendi Local Council)

   in place of Mrs Antonia FARRUGIA;

2. (b)

   as an alternate member:

   Mr Joe CORDINA

   (Member, Xagħra Local Council)

   in place of Mr Keith GRECH.