14 Amendments of Henrike HAHN related to 2023/0156(COD)
Amendment 38 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 212 – paragraph 4
Article 212 – paragraph 4
4. Members of the Management Board and their alternates shall be appointed in the light of their knowledge in the field of customs, taking into account relevant managerial, administrative and budgetary skills. All parties represented in the Management Board shall make efforts to limit turnover of their representatives, in order to ensure continuity of its work. All parties shall aim to achievensure a gender- balanced representation on the Management Board.
Amendment 40 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 212 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 212 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Each member and alternate shall sign a written statement at the time of taking office declaring that he or she is not in a situation of conflict of interests. Each member and alternate shall update his or her statement in the case of a change of circumstances with regard to any conflict of interests or at least on an annual basis. The Agency shall publish the statements and their updates on its website.
Amendment 41 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 213 – paragraph 1
Article 213 – paragraph 1
1. The Management Board shall elect a Chairperson from among the Commission representatives and a Deputy Chairperson from among its other members with voting rights ensuring gender balance.
Amendment 45 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 217 – paragraph 4
Article 217 – paragraph 4
4. The Executive Board shall be composed of the two representatives of the Commission to the Management Board and three other members appointed by the Management Board from among its members with the right to vote and ensuring gender balance. The Chairperson of the Management Board shall also be the Chairperson of the Executive Board. The Executive Director shall take part in the meetings of the Executive Board, but shall not have the right to vote. The decisions of the Executive Board shall be taken by simple majority. Decisions with respect to paragraph (2), point (b) may only be taken if one representative of the Commission casts a positive vote.
Amendment 46 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 218 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 218 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
The Executive Director shall be appointed by the Management Board on grounds of merit and documented administrative and managerial skills, as well as relevant competence and experience, from a list of at least three candidates proposed by the Commission, following an open and transparent selectionin accordance with the following procedure.:
Amendment 47 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 218 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point a (new)
Article 218 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point a (new)
(a) on the basis of a shortlist drawn up and published by the Commission ensuring gender balance after a call for candidates and a transparent selection procedure, applicants will be asked to address the competent committee of the European Parliament and the Council and to reply to questions;
Amendment 48 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 218 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point b (new)
Article 218 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point b (new)
(b) the European Parliament and the Council will then give their opinions and state their preferences;
Amendment 49 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 218 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point c (new)
Article 218 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point c (new)
(c) the Management Board will appoint the Executive Director taking those opinions into account.
Amendment 50 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 218 – paragraph 3
Article 218 – paragraph 3
3. The Management Board, acting on a proposal from the Commission whichthat takes into account the assessment referred to in paragraph 24, may extend the term of office of the Executive Director once, for no more than 5 yearfive years. The Management Board shall inform the European Parliament and the Council about its intention to extend the Executive Director's mandate. Before the Management Board takes its decision to extend the mandate, the Executive Director may be asked to make a declaration before the competent committee of the European Parliament and answer questions.
Amendment 51 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 218 – paragraph 5
Article 218 – paragraph 5
5. The Executive Director may be removed from office only upon a decision of the Management Board acting on a proposal from the Commission. The European Parliament and the Council shall be informed of the reasons.
Amendment 52 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 219 – paragraph 3
Article 219 – paragraph 3
3. The Executive Director shall report to the European Parliament and the Council on the performance of his or her duties and the overall performance of the EU Customs Authority when invited to do so. The Executive Director may be called upon at any time by the European Parliament or by the Council to attend a hearing on any matter linked to the Agency's activities.
Amendment 53 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 219 – paragraph 5 – point a
Article 219 – paragraph 5 – point a
(a) (a) ensure the sustainable and efficient day-to-day administration of the EU Customs Authority in line with the ‘Do No Significant Harm’ principle;
Amendment 54 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 228 – paragraph 1
Article 228 – paragraph 1
1. In order to combat fraud, corruption and other unlawful activities, as well as ensure observance of human rights and environmental protection principles, within the EU Customs Authority, the provisions of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 883/2013 shall apply without restriction.
Amendment 55 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 228 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 228 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. The EU Customs Authority shall be encouraged to deploy interoperable platforms such as EDES, in order to mitigate potential risks listed in paragraph 1.