Article 1

The following are hereby appointed to the Committee of the Regions for the remainder of the current term of office, which ends on 25 January 2010:

1. (a)

   as a member:

   Mr Johan SAUWENS, Member of the Flemish Parliament,

   and

2. (b)

   as an alternate member:

   Mr Ludwig CALUWE, Member of the Flemish Parliament.