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Law No. 48 Of 5 June 1996

Original Language Title:  LEGE nr. 48 din 5 iunie 1996

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LEGE No. 48 of June 5, 1996 on the accession of Romania to the partially enlarged Agreement establishing the European Centre for Modern Languages in Graz, approved by the Council of Europe on 8 April 1994 (Resolution (94) 10 of the Committee of Ministers)
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Published in OFFICIAL GAZETTE NO. 119 of June 7, 1996



The Romanian Parliament adopts this law + Article 1 Romania adheres to the partially enlarged Agreement establishing the European Centre for Modern Languages in Graz, approved by the Council of Europe on 8 April 1994 (Resolution (94) 10 of the Committee of Ministers). + Article 2 The expenses determined by Romania's accession and participation in the programs of the center will be borne out of the budget allocations approved annually to the Ministry of Education for the This law was adopted by the Senate at its meeting on February 20, 1996, in compliance with the provisions of art 74 74 para. (2) of the Romanian Constitution. p. SENATE PRESIDENT CONSTANTIN DAN VASILIU This law was adopted by the Chamber of Deputies at the meeting of May 20, 1996, in compliance with the provisions of 74 74 para. (2) of the Romanian Constitution. p. CHAMBER OF DEPUTIES PRESIDENT RADU BERCEANU Council of Europe Committee of Ministers + RESOLUTION (94) 10 on the partially enlarged Agreement establishing the European Centre for Modern Languages (adopted by the Committee of Ministers on 8 April 1994 at the 511th meeting of the Ministers ' Delegates) Representatives of the Committee of Ministers of Austria, France, Greece, Liechtenstein, Malta, the Netherlands, Slovenia and Switzerland, Having regard to the proposal of the Ministers of Education of Austria and the Netherlands to establish a European centre for modern languages, Noting with satisfaction that a large number of Member States have already expressed their intention to participate in the activities of the Centre, Having regard to the Statutary Resolution (93) 28 of the Committee of Ministers on Partial And Enlarged Agreements, Considering that the Centre will be a fundamental instrument of cultural cooperation in Europe, Having regard to the decision of 8 April 1994 by which the Committee of Ministers authorises the Member States wishing to achieve that objective within the Council of Europe by means of a partially enlarged agreement: decide to set up the European Centre for Modern Languages, which is based on the annexed statute; agree to establish the Centre for an initial period expiring on 31 December 1997; agree to consider the operation of the centre to decide on the continuation of its work after that date. + Annex Resolution (94) 10 STATUS OF THE EUROPEAN CENTRE OF MODERN LANGUAGES + Article 1 The center is aimed at: -ensure the improvement of teacher trainers, textbook authors and experts in the field of educational curricula, educational norms and evaluation methods; -to bring together researchers and responsible for education policies across Europe; -facilitate the exchange of information on innovations and research in the field of teaching and learning of modern languages; -establish a documentation centre to provide specialists and multipliers with a wide range of auxiliary pedagogical means and information on research results. + Article 2 1 1. Any Member State of the Council of Europe or party to the European Cultural Convention may accede to the Partially Enlarged Agreement at any time by notification to the Secretary General of the Council of Europe. 2. The Committee of Ministers, in its limited composition to the representatives of the Member States of the Partially Enlarged Agreement, hereinafter referred to as the Committee of Ministers, may decide to invite any other non-member state to accede to the partially enlarged Agreement, after consultation of non-member states, already participating. + Article 3 1. The steering committee of the centre shall consist of a representative of each Member State of the partially enlarged Agreement. A representative of the Austrian association, referred to in art. 6 6 para. 3 3, shall be authorised to follow the work of the Steering Committee as an observer. 2. The steering committee shall elect from among its members an office consisting of a president, two vice presidents and two other members for a period of 2 years. However, the mandate of one of the vice-presidents and one of the other members appointed to the first election, designated by lot, will expire at the end of the first year. + Article 4 1. Steering Committee: -adopt the programme of activities of the centre according to available budgetary resources -supervise the implementation of the program of activities and management of the center -submit to the Committee of Ministers an activity report, also stating the main directions of future activities. 2. The decisions of the Steering Committee shall be taken by a two-thirds majority of the votes cast The procedural issues are resolved by a majority of votes cast. 3. The steering committee shall meet at least once a year, at the premises of the centre, with the exception of the contrary decision on its part. 4. The steering committee shall adopt its internal regulation as well as any other provision concerning the operation of the centre. + Article 5 1 1. The expenditure related to the implementation of the activities programme and the current expenditure of the secretariat will be covered by a budget of the partially enlarged Agreement, created by the contribution of the Member States and the non-member states participating in The partial agreement widened. 2. The budget and the level of contributions shall be adopted annually by a body composed of representatives of the Committee of Ministers of the Member States participating in the Partially Enlarged Agreement and, where appropriate, of representatives of the participating non-members who will have the right to vote. 3. In addition, the center may accept voluntary contributions and other contributions, which will be transferred to a special account opened according to art. 4.2 4.2 of the Council of Europe Financial Regulation. These contributions may be intended for a special purpose. 4. The Financial Regulation shall apply, mutatis mutandis, to the adoption and management of the budget of the Centre. + Article 6 1. The Republic of Austria shall provide the centre with a local establishment and secretariat free of charge. 2. The expenses related to the local secretariat and the operation of the center will be borne by the Republic of Austria. 3. The Republic of Austria may entrust the execution of its obligations under this Article to an Austrian law association created for that purpose. + Article 7 1. The Secretariat of the Centre, under the direction of a Director, shall be provided by the Secretary General of the Council 2. The Director may appeal to recognized institutions and independent experts in the field of language teaching and learning. 3. The staff provided by the Austrian authorities for the premises of the centre shall not be part of the staff of the Council 4. The headquarters of the center is located in Graz. + Article 8 The Committee of Ministers may adopt amendments to this Statute by a majority of votes, as provided for in art. 20 lit. d) of the Council of Europe Statute. ------------------------------