Article 1

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

1. (a)

   as a member:

   Mr Patrick LACHAERT, Vlaams Volksvertegenwoordiger (change of mandate);

   and

2. (b)

   as an alternate member:

   Mr Marc VAN DEN ABEELEN, Vlaams Volksvertegenwoordiger.