Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 of the European Parliament and of the CouncilShow full title

PART XI U.K. ADVISORY COUNCILS

Article 43 U.K. Establishment of Advisory Councils

1. Advisory Councils shall be established for each of the geographical areas or fields of competence set out in Annex III, in order to promote a balanced representation of all stakeholders in accordance with Article 45(1) and to contribute to the achievement of the objectives set out in Article 2.

2. In particular, the following new Advisory Councils shall be established, in accordance with Annex III:

(a) an Advisory Council for the outermost regions, divided into three sections for each of the following sea basins: West Atlantic, East Atlantic and Indian Ocean;

(b) an Advisory Council for aquaculture;

(c) an Advisory Council for markets;

(d) an Advisory Council for the Black Sea.

3. Each Advisory Council shall establish its rules of procedure.

Article 44 U.K. Tasks of Advisory Councils

1. When applying this Regulation, the Commission shall, where relevant, consult the Advisory Councils.

2. Advisory Councils may:

(a) submit recommendations and suggestions on matters relating to the management of fisheries and the socio-economic and conservation aspects of fisheries and aquaculture to the Commission and to the Member State concerned, and, in particular, recommendations on how to simplify rules on fisheries management;

(b) inform the Commission and Member States of problems relating to the management and the socio-economic and conservation aspects of fisheries and, where appropriate, of aquaculture in their geographical area or field of competence and propose solutions to overcome those problems;

(c) contribute, in close cooperation with scientists, to the collection, supply and analysis of data necessary for the development of conservation measures.

If an issue is of common interest to two or more Advisory Councils, they shall coordinate their positions with a view to adopting joint recommendations on that issue.

3. Advisory Councils shall be consulted on joint recommendations pursuant to Article 18. They may also be consulted by the Commission and by Member States in respect of other measures. Their advice shall be taken into account. Those consultations shall be without prejudice to the consultation of STECF or other scientific bodies. The opinions of the Advisory Councils may be submitted to all Member States concerned and to the Commission.

4. The Commission and, where relevant, the Member State concerned shall reply within two months to any recommendation, suggestion or information received pursuant to paragraph 1. Where the final measures that are adopted diverge from the Advisory Councils' opinions, recommendations and suggestions received pursuant to paragraph 1, the Commission or the Member State concerned shall state detailed reasons for the divergence.

Article 45 U.K. Composition, functioning and funding of Advisory Councils

1. Advisory Councils shall be composed of:

(a) organisations representing the fisheries and, where appropriate, aquaculture operators, and representatives of the processing and marketing sectors;

(b) other interest groups affected by the CFP (e.g. environmental organisations and consumer groups).

2. Each Advisory Council shall consist of a general assembly and an executive committee, including, as appropriate, a secretariat and working groups to deal with issues of regional cooperation pursuant to Article 18, and shall adopt the measures necessary for its functioning.

3. Advisory Councils shall function and receive financing as provided for in Annex III.

4. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts, in accordance with Article 46, laying down detailed rules on the functioning of Advisory Councils.