THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 259 thereof,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular Article 167 thereof,
Having regard to Council Decision 2002/758/EC, Euratom of 17 September 2002 appointing the members of the Economic and Social Committee for the period from 21 September 2002 to 20 September 2006(1),
Having regard to the nomination submitted by the Lithuanian Government,
Having obtained the opinion of the European Commission,
Whereas a Lithuanian member's seat on the above Committee has fallen vacant following the resignation of Mr Rolandas DOMEIKA,
HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS: