79th MEETING OF THE JRC BOARD OF GOVERNORS

15 June, 2006

Seimas of the Republic of Lithuania

(Gediminas av. 53, Vilnius)

The JRC is a Directorate-General of the European Commission under the responsibility of Janez Potočnik, European Commissioner for Research. Its Board of Governors assists and advises the Director General on matters relating to the role and the scientific, technical and financial management of the JRC.

The Board of Governors consists of a high-level representative from each Member, nominated by the Commission upon designation of the Member’s authorities. The Board Members elect a chairman and one representative of each Accession State, Candidates Country and Associated Country (those having an agreement for participation in the Community Research Framework Programmes) also participate as invitees. The JRC Directors, the Director General and others, as invited by the Chairman, participate as well.