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:

   Dr Herwig VAN STAA, Präsident des Tiroler Landtages.

2. (b)

   as an alternate member:

   Mr Günther PLATTER, Landeshauptmann, Tirol.