COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMITTEE OF MINISTERS Resolution (94) 26 inviting the Principality of Andorra to become a member of the Council of Europe

17 October 1994

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COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMITTEE OF MINISTERS Resolution (94) 26 inviting the Principality of Andorra to become a member of the Council of Europe

(adopted by the Committee of Ministers on 13 October 1994 at the 518th meeting of the Ministers' Deputies)

The Committee of Ministers,

Considering the wish expressed by the Principality of Andorra to become a member of the Council of Europe;

Having taken note of the intention of the Government of the Principality of Andorra to sign the Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms and its Protocol No. 11 upon the deposit by the said Government of its instrument of accession to the Statute of the Council of Europe;

Expecting that these instruments will be ratified as soon as possible and that the said Government, on this occasion, will recognise the right of individual application under Article 25 and the compulsory jurisdiction of the Court under Article 46 of the Convention;

Having, in accordance with the provisions of Statutory Resolution (51)30A, consulted the Parliamentary Assembly, which has expressed a favourable opinion (Opinion No 182);

Noting the expectations of the Assembly and the assurances given by the Government of the Principality of Andorra;

Observing with satisfaction that the Principality of Andorra complies with the conditions laid down in Article 4 of the Statute;

Having regard to Article 16 of the Financial Regulations,

Resolves:

i. to invite the Principality of Andorra to become a member of the Council of Europe and accede to the Statute;

ii. to fix at two the number of Representatives of the Principality of Andorra in the Parliamentary Assembly;

iii. to determine the Principality of Andorra's various proportionate financial contributions to the Council of Europe according to the Appendix to this Resolution of which it forms an integral part;

Instructs the Secretary General to notify the Government of the Principality of Andorra of these decisions and to make all necessary arrangements for their implementation.

Appendix to Resolution (94) 26

1. The Committee of Ministers, in accordance with Resolution (74)25, as further amended and taking account of the decision of the Committee of Ministers concerning the calculation of scales of contribution at the 449th meeting of Ministers' Deputies, fixes the proportion of the contribution of the Principality of Andorra to the ordinary and pensions budget at 0,12%.

2. The Committee of Ministers, in accordance with Resolution (86)30, fixes the proportion of the contribution of the Principality of Andorra for the financing of the Human Rights Building at 0,11%.

3. The amount which the Principality of Andorra is to contribute to the Working Capital Fund, calculated in accordance with the same percentage as for the ordinary budget, is 22,800 FF which is added to the Fund's present total.