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ACTS ADOPTED BY BODIES CREATED BY
INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENTS
DECISION No 2/2012 OF THE EU-LEBANON ASSOCIATION COUNCIL
of 17 September 2012
setting up subcommittees of the Association Committee
(2012/652/EU)
THE EU-LEBANON ASSOCIATION COUNCIL,
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
Having regard to the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement estab
Article 1
lishing an Association between the European Community and
its Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Lebanon
The subcommittees of the EU-Lebanon Association Committee
of the other part ( 1 ) (‘the Agreement’),
listed in Annex I are hereby set up and their rules of procedure
set out in Annex II are hereby adopted.
Whereas:
They shall work under the authority of the Association
(1) A
free
trade
area
is
to
be
established
between
the
European Union and the Republic of Lebanon by
Committee, to which they shall report after each of their
1 March 2015 at the latest.
meetings. The subcommittees shall have no decision-making

power.
(2)
The relations of the European Union with the southern
Mediterranean countries are becoming increasingly
The Association Committee shall take any other action needed
complex as a result of the implementation of the Euro-
to ensure that they operate properly and inform the Association
Mediterranean Agreements and the continuation of the
Council accordingly.
Euro-Mediterranean partnership.
The Association Council may decide to set up further subcom
(3) Subcommittees of the association committees of the
mittees or to abolish existing subcommittees.
other associated countries have been set up in order to
monitor the implementation of the partnership priorities
Article 2
and the approximation of legislation.
This Decision shall enter into force on the day of its adoption.
(4) There
is
a
need
to
integrate
the
environment
in
sectoral
policies, the objective being sustainable development.
(5)
Article 80 of the Agreement provides for the setting up
Done at Brussels, 17 September 2012.
of the working groups or bodies necessary for the imple
mentation of the Agreement.
For the EU-Lebanon Association Council
(6) Subcommittees
of
the
Association
Committee
should
be
therefore set up and their rules of procedures should be
The Chairman
adopted,
C. ASHTON
( 1 ) OJ L 143, 30.5.2006, p. 2.

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ANNEX I
SUBCOMMITTEES OF THE EU-LEBANON ASSOCIATION COMMITTEE
(1) Human rights, democracy and governance
(2) Economic and financial matters
(3) Industry, trade and services
(4) Internal market
(5) Social and migration policies
(6) Justice, freedom and security
(7) Agriculture and fisheries
(8) Transport, energy and environment
(9) Customs cooperation and taxation
(10) Research, innovation, information society, education and culture

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ANNEX II
RULES OF PROCEDURE
EU-LEBANON SUBCOMMITTEE No 1
HUMAN RIGHTS, DEMOCRACY AND GOVERNANCE
1. Composition and chair
The subcommittee shall be composed of representatives of the European Union and its Member States and represen
tatives of the Government of Lebanon. It shall be chaired alternately by the two parties. Each party shall appoint its
own chairperson.
2. Role
The subcommittee shall be a forum for discussion, consultation and assessment, and shall work under the authority
and guidance of the Association Committee, to which it shall report after each meeting. The subcommittee does not
have any decision-making power but may submit proposals to the Association Committee.
3. Subject matter
The subcommittee shall discuss the implementation of the Association Agreement and the related European Neigh
bourhood Policy Action Plan in the areas listed below, among others, and shall assess progress on the objectives and
actions identified and agreed upon in the Action Plan. Where relevant, cooperation in public administration matters
shall be discussed. The subcommittee shall examine any problems that may arise in the areas listed below and shall
suggest possible steps to be undertaken:
(a) Strengthening democracy, governance and the rule of law, including the independence of the judiciary and access
to justice.
(b) Ratifying and implementing the principal international conventions on human rights and fundamental freedoms
and the protocols to those conventions. Implementation of reporting obligations and review of reservations.
(c) National administrative and institutional capacity.
(d) Cooperation on foreign policy and crisis management issues, including in international organisations.
(e) Regional cooperation (including coordination of regional issues arising from other subcommittees).
The above list is not exhaustive and other subjects may be added by the Association Committee.
The subcommittee may discuss matters relating to one, several or all of the above areas.
4. Secretariat
A representative of the European Commission and a representative of the Government of Lebanon shall act jointly as
permanent secretaries of the subcommittee.
All communications concerning the subcommittee shall be forwarded to the secretaries. The secretaries shall be
responsible for the preparation of the subcommittee meetings, including dates and agendas.
5. Meetings
The subcommittee shall meet whenever circumstances require, and in principle at least once a year. A meeting may be
convened at the request of the chairperson of either party, channelled through its secretary, who shall pass on the
request to the other party. Upon receipt of a request for a subcommittee meeting, the secretary of the other party shall
reply within 15 working days. Where possible, and with the agreement of both parties, a number of subcommittee
meetings may be grouped over several days.
In cases of particular urgency, subcommittee meetings may be convened at shorter notice, subject to the agreement of
both parties. All requests to convene meetings shall be in writing.
Each meeting of the subcommittee shall be held at a time and place agreed by both parties.
The meetings shall be convened by the secretary in charge, in agreement with the chair. Before each meeting, the chair
shall be informed of the intended composition of the delegation of each party.
If both parties agree, the subcommittee may invite experts to its meetings to provide the specific information desired.

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6. Agenda of the meetings
All requests for items to be included in the subcommittee agenda shall be forwarded to the secretaries.
A provisional agenda shall be drawn up by the chair for each meeting. It shall be forwarded by the secretary in charge
to his or her counterpart not later than 10 days before the beginning of the meeting.
The provisional agenda shall include those items in respect of which requests for inclusion in the agenda have been
received by the secretaries not later than 15 days before the beginning of the meeting. Supporting documentation shall
be supplied to both parties at least seven days ahead of the meeting. To take account of urgent matters, these time
limits may be shortened provided both parties agree.
The agenda shall be adopted by the subcommittee at the beginning of each meeting.
7. Minutes
Minutes shall be taken and agreed by both secretaries after each meeting. A copy of the minutes, including the
subcommittee’s proposals and recommendations, shall be forwarded by the secretaries of the subcommittee to the
secretaries and chair of the Association Committee.
8. Publicity
Unless otherwise decided, the meetings of the subcommittee shall not be public and the relevant minutes shall be
confidential.
RULES OF PROCEDURE
EU-LEBANON SUBCOMMITTEE No 2
ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL MATTERS
1. Composition and chair
The subcommittee shall be composed of representatives of the European Union and its Member States and represen
tatives of the Government of Lebanon. It shall be chaired alternately by the two parties. Each side shall appoint its own
chairperson.
2. Role
The subcommittee shall be a forum for discussion, consultation and assessment, and shall work under the authority
and guidance of the Association Committee, to which it shall report after each meeting. The subcommittee does not
have any decision-making power but may submit proposals to the Association Committee.
3. Subject matter
The subcommittee shall discuss the implementation of the Association Agreement and the related European Neigh
bourhood Policy Action Plan in the areas listed below, among others, and shall assess progress on the objectives and
actions identified and agreed upon in the Action Plan. Where relevant, cooperation in public administration matters
shall be discussed. The subcommittee shall examine any problems that may arise in the areas listed below and shall
suggest possible steps to be undertaken:
(a) Macroeconomic policies.
(b) Structural economic policies.
(c) Financial services (macroeconomic aspects) and capital markets.
(d) Capital movement and payments.
(e) Public finance management, including public internal financial control.
(f) Pensions and social security (economic aspects).
(g) Statistics.
The above list is not exhaustive and other subjects may be added by the Association Committee.
The subcommittee may discuss matters relating to one, several or all of the above areas.
4. Secretariat
A representative of the European Commission and a representative of the Government of Lebanon shall act jointly as
permanent secretaries of the subcommittee.
All communications concerning the subcommittee shall be forwarded to the secretaries. The secretaries shall be
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5. Meetings
The subcommittee shall meet whenever circumstances require, and in principle at least once a year. A meeting may be
convened at the request of the chairperson of either party, channelled through its secretary, who shall pass on the
request to the other party. Upon receipt of a request for a subcommittee meeting, the secretary of the other party shall
reply within 15 working days. Where possible, and with the agreement of both parties, a number of subcommittee
meetings may be grouped over several days.
In cases of particular urgency, subcommittee meetings may be convened at shorter notice subject to the agreement of
both parties. All requests to convene meetings shall be in writing.
Each meeting of the subcommittee shall be held at a time and place agreed by both parties.
The meetings shall be convened by the secretary in charge in agreement with the chair. Before each meeting, the chair
shall be informed of the intended composition of the delegation of each party.
If both parties agree, the subcommittee may invite experts to its meetings to provide the specific information desired.
6. Agenda of the meetings
All requests for items to be included in the subcommittee agenda shall be forwarded to the secretaries.
A provisional agenda shall be drawn up by the chair for each meeting. It shall be forwarded by the secretary in charge
to his or her counterpart not later than 10 days before the beginning of the meeting.
The provisional agenda shall include those items in respect of which requests for inclusion in the agenda have been
received by the secretaries not later than 15 days before the beginning of the meeting. Supporting documentation shall
be supplied to both parties at least seven days ahead of the meeting. To take account of urgent matters, these time
limits may be shortened provided both parties agree.
The agenda shall be adopted by the subcommittee at the beginning of each meeting.
7. Minutes
Minutes shall be taken and agreed by both secretaries after each meeting. A copy of the minutes, including the
subcommittee’s proposals and recommendations, shall be forwarded by the secretaries of the subcommittee to the
secretaries and chair of the Association Committee.
8. Publicity
Unless otherwise decided, the meetings of the subcommittee shall not be public and the relevant minutes shall be
confidential.
RULES OF PROCEDURES
EU-LEBANON SUBCOMMITTEE No 3
INDUSTRY, TRADE AND SERVICES
1. Composition and chair
The subcommittee shall be composed of representatives of the European Union and its Member States and represen
tatives of the Government of Lebanon. It shall be chaired alternately by the two parties. Each side shall appoint its own
chairperson.
2. Role
The subcommittee shall be a forum for discussion, consultation and assessment, and shall work under the authority
and guidance of the Association Committee, to which it shall report after each meeting. The subcommittee does not
have any decision-making power but may submit proposals to the Association Committee.
3. Subject matter
The subcommittee shall discuss the implementation of the Association Agreement and the related European Neigh
bourhood Policy (ENP) Action Plan in the areas listed below, among others, and shall assess progress on the objectives
and actions identified and agreed upon in the ENP Action Plan. Where relevant, cooperation in public administration
matters shall be discussed. The subcommittee shall examine any problems that may arise in the areas listed below and
shall suggest possible steps to be undertaken:
(a) Enterprise policy and industrial cooperation.
(b) Implementation of the trade provisions of the Association Agreement and ENP Action Plan.
(c) Bilateral trade issues.
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(e) Preparation of trade agreements on technical regulations, standards and conformity assessment.
(f) Cooperation on e-commerce issues.
(g) Tourism.
The above list is not exhaustive and other subjects may be added by the Association Committee.
The subcommittee may discuss matters relating to one, several or all of the above areas.
4. Secretariat
A representative of the European Commission and a representative of the Government of Lebanon shall act jointly as
permanent secretaries of the subcommittee.
All communications concerning the subcommittee shall be forwarded to the secretaries. The secretaries shall be
responsible for the preparation of the subcommittee meetings, including dates and agendas.
5. Meetings
The subcommittee shall meet whenever circumstances require, and in principle at least once a year. A meeting may be
convened at the request of the chairperson of either party, channelled through its secretary, who shall pass on the
request to the other party. Upon receipt of a request for a subcommittee meeting, the secretary of the other party shall
reply within 15 working days. Where possible, and with the agreement of both parties, a number of subcommittee
meetings may be grouped over several days.
In cases of particular urgency, subcommittee meetings may be convened at shorter notice subject to the agreement of
both parties. All requests to convene meetings shall be in writing.
Each meeting of the subcommittee shall be held at a time and place agreed by both parties.
The meetings shall be convened by the secretary in charge in agreement with the chair. Before each meeting, the chair
shall be informed of the intended composition of the delegation of each party.
If both parties agree, the subcommittee may invite experts to its meetings to provide the specific information desired.
6. Agenda of the meetings
All requests for items to be included in the subcommittee agenda shall be forwarded to the secretaries.
A provisional agenda shall be drawn up by the chair for each meeting. It shall be forwarded by the secretary in charge
to his or her counterpart not later than 10 days before the beginning of the meeting.
The provisional agenda shall include those items in respect of which requests for inclusion in the agenda have been
received by the secretaries not later than 15 days before the beginning of the meeting. Supporting documentation shall
be supplied to both parties at least seven days ahead of the meeting. To take account of urgent matters, these time
limits may be shortened provided both parties agree.
The agenda shall be adopted by the subcommittee at the beginning of each meeting.
7. Minutes
Minutes shall be taken and agreed by both secretaries after each meeting. A copy of the minutes, including the
subcommittee’s proposals and recommendations, shall be forwarded by the secretaries of the subcommittee to the
secretaries and chair of the Association Committee.
8. Publicity
Unless otherwise decided, the meetings of the subcommittee shall not be public and the relevant minutes shall be
confidential.
RULES OF PROCEDURE
EU-LEBANON SUBCOMMITTEE No 4
INTERNAL MARKET
1. Composition and chair
The subcommittee shall be composed of representatives of the European Union and its Member States and represen
tatives of the Government of Lebanon. It shall be chaired alternately by the two parties. Each side shall appoint its own
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2. Role
The subcommittee shall be a forum for discussion, consultation and assessment, and shall work under the authority
and guidance of the Association Committee, to which it shall report after each meeting. The subcommittee does not
have any decision-making power but may submit proposals to the Association Committee.
3. Subject matter
The subcommittee shall discuss the implementation of the Association Agreement and the related European Neigh
bourhood Policy Action Plan in the areas listed below, among others, and shall assess progress on the objectives and
actions identified and agreed upon in the Action Plan. Where relevant, cooperation in public administration matters
shall be discussed. The subcommittee shall examine any problems that may arise in the areas listed below and shall
suggest possible steps to be undertaken:
(a) Legislative and administrative cooperation on technical regulations, standards and conformity assessment.
(b) Competition policy.
(c) Public procurement.
(d) Intellectual, industrial and commercial property rights.
(e) Services (policy and regulatory issues).
(f) Right of establishment, company law.
The above list is not exhaustive and other subjects may be added by the Association Committee.
The subcommittee may discuss matters relating to one, several or all of the above areas.
4. Secretariat
A representative of the European Commission and a representative of the Government of Lebanon shall act jointly as
permanent secretaries of the subcommittee.
All communications concerning the subcommittee shall be forwarded to the secretaries. The secretaries shall be
responsible for the preparation of the subcommittee meetings, including dates and agendas.
5. Meetings
The subcommittee shall meet whenever circumstances require, and in principle at least once a year. A meeting may be
convened at the request of the chairperson of either party, channelled through its secretary, who shall pass on the
request to the other party. Upon receipt of a request for a subcommittee meeting, the secretary of the other party shall
reply within 15 working days. Where possible, and with the agreement of both parties, a number of subcommittee
meetings may be grouped over several days.
In cases of particular urgency, subcommittee meetings may be convened at shorter notice subject to the agreement of
both parties. All requests to convene meetings shall be in writing.
Each meeting of the subcommittee shall be held at a time and place agreed by both parties.
The meetings shall be convened by the secretary in charge in agreement with the chair. Before each meeting, the chair
shall be informed of the intended composition of the delegation of each party.
If both parties agree, the subcommittee may invite experts to its meetings to provide the specific information desired.
6. Agenda of the meetings
All requests for items to be included in the subcommittee agenda shall be forwarded to the secretaries.
A provisional agenda shall be drawn up by the chair for each meeting. It shall be forwarded by the secretary in charge
to his or her counterpart not later than 10 days before the beginning of the meeting.
The provisional agenda shall include those items in respect of which requests for inclusion in the agenda have been
received by the secretaries not later than 15 days before the beginning of the meeting. Supporting documentation shall
be supplied to both parties at least seven days ahead of the meeting. To take account of urgent matters, these time
limits may be shortened provided both parties agree.
The agenda shall be adopted by the subcommittee at the beginning of each meeting.
7. Minutes
Minutes shall be taken and agreed by both secretaries after each meeting. A copy of the minutes, including the
subcommittee’s proposals and recommendations, shall be forwarded by the secretaries of the subcommittee to the
secretaries and chair of the Association Committee.

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8. Publicity
Unless otherwise decided, the meetings of the subcommittee shall not be public and the relevant minutes shall be
confidential.
RULES OF PROCEDURE
EU-LEBANON SUBCOMMITTEE No 5
SOCIAL AND MIGRATION POLICIES
1. Composition and chair
The subcommittee shall be composed of representatives of the European Union and its Member States and represen
tatives of the Government of Lebanon. It shall be chaired alternately by the two parties. Each side shall appoint its own
chairperson.
2. Role
The subcommittee shall be a forum for discussion, consultation and assessment, and shall work under the authority
and guidance of the Association Committee, to which it shall report after each meeting. The subcommittee does not
have any decision-making power but may submit proposals to the Association Committee.
3. Subject matter
The subcommittee shall discuss the implementation of the Association Agreement and the related European Neigh
bourhood Policy Action Plan in the areas listed below, among others, and shall assess progress on the objectives and
actions identified and agreed upon in the Action Plan. Where relevant, cooperation in public administration matters
shall be discussed. The subcommittee shall examine any problems that may arise in the areas listed below and shall
suggest possible steps to be undertaken:
(a) Fight against discrimination, including disability issues.
(b) Public health.
(c) Equal opportunities.
(d) Movement of workers.
(e) Migration policies.
(f) Labour policy.
(g) Social protection.
The above list is not exhaustive and other subjects may be added by the Association Committee.
The subcommittee may discuss matters relating to one, several or all of the above areas.
4. Secretariat
A representative of the European Commission and a representative of the Government of Lebanon shall act jointly as
permanent secretaries of the subcommittee.
All communications concerning the subcommittee shall be forwarded to the secretaries. The secretaries shall be
responsible for the preparation of the subcommittee meetings, including dates and agendas.
5. Meetings
The subcommittee shall meet whenever circumstances require, and in principle at least once a year. A meeting may be
convened at the request of the chairperson of either party, channelled through its secretary, who shall pass on the
request to the other party. Upon receipt of a request for a subcommittee meeting, the secretary of the other party shall
reply within 15 working days. Where possible, and with the agreement of both parties, a number of subcommittee
meetings may be grouped over several days.
In cases of particular urgency, subcommittee meetings may be convened at shorter notice subject to the agreement of
both parties. All requests to convene meetings shall be in writing.
Each meeting of the subcommittee shall be held at a time and place agreed by both parties.
The meetings shall be convened by the secretary in charge in agreement with the chair. Before each meeting, the chair
shall be informed of the intended composition of the delegation of each party.
If both parties agree, the subcommittee may invite experts to its meetings to provide the specific information desired.

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6. Agenda of the meetings
All requests for items to be included in the subcommittee agenda shall be forwarded to the secretaries.
A provisional agenda shall be drawn up by the chair for each meeting. It shall be forwarded by the secretary in charge
to his or her counterpart not later than 10 days before the beginning of the meeting.
The provisional agenda shall include those items in respect of which requests for inclusion in the agenda have been
received by the secretaries not later than 15 days before the beginning of the meeting. Supporting documentation shall
be supplied to both parties at least seven days ahead of the meeting. To take account of urgent matters, these time
limits may be shortened provided both parties agree.
The agenda shall be adopted by the subcommittee at the beginning of each meeting.
7. Minutes
Minutes shall be taken and agreed by both secretaries after each meeting. A copy of the minutes, including the
subcommittee’s proposals and recommendations, shall be forwarded by the secretaries of the subcommittee to the
secretaries and chair of the Association Committee.
8. Publicity
Unless otherwise decided, the meetings of the subcommittee shall not be public and the relevant minutes shall be
confidential.
RULES OF PROCEDURE
EU-LEBANON SUBCOMMITTEE No 6
JUSTICE, FREEDOM AND SECURITY
1. Composition and chair
The subcommittee shall be composed of representatives of the European Union and its Member States and represen
tatives of the Government of Lebanon. It shall be chaired alternately by the two parties. Each side shall appoint its own
chairperson.
2. Role
The subcommittee shall be a forum for discussion, consultation and assessment, and shall work under the authority
and guidance of the Association Committee, to which it shall report after each meeting. The subcommittee does not
have any decision-making power but may submit proposals to the Association Committee.
3. Subject matter
The subcommittee shall discuss the implementation of the Association Agreement and the related European Neigh
bourhood Policy Action Plan in the areas listed below, among others, and shall assess progress on the objectives and
actions identified and agreed upon in the Action Plan. Where relevant, cooperation in public administration matters
shall be discussed. The subcommittee shall examine any problems that may arise in the areas listed below and shall
suggest possible steps to be undertaken:
(a) Migration issues.
(b) Asylum.
(c) Specific actions to combat terrorism in the field of justice, liberty and security.
(d) Fight against organised crime, including trafficking of human beings.
(e) Drugs.
(f) Money laundering, financial and economic crime.
(g) Police and judicial cooperation.
The above list is not exhaustive and other subjects may be added by the Association Committee.
The subcommittee may discuss matters relating to one, several or all of the above areas.
4. Secretariat
A representative of the European Commission and a representative of the Government of Lebanon shall act jointly as
permanent secretaries of the subcommittee.
All communications concerning the subcommittee shall be forwarded to the secretaries. The secretaries shall be
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5. Meetings
The subcommittee shall meet whenever circumstances require, and in principle at least once a year. A meeting may be
convened at the request of the chairperson of either party, channelled through its secretary, who shall pass on the
request to the other party. Upon receipt of a request for a subcommittee meeting, the secretary of the other party shall
reply within 15 working days. Where possible, and with the agreement of both parties, a number of subcommittee
meetings may be grouped over several days.
In cases of particular urgency, subcommittee meetings may be convened at shorter notice subject to the agreement of
both parties. All requests to convene meetings shall be in writing.
Each meeting of the subcommittee shall be held at a time and place agreed by both parties.
The meetings shall be convened by the secretary in charge in agreement with the chair. Before each meeting, the chair
shall be informed of the intended composition of the delegation of each party.
If both parties agree, the subcommittee may invite experts to its meetings to provide the specific information desired.
6. Agenda of the meetings
All requests for items to be included in the subcommittee agenda shall be forwarded to the secretaries.
A provisional agenda shall be drawn up by the chair for each meeting. It shall be forwarded by the secretary in charge
to his or her counterpart not later than 10 days before the beginning of the meeting.
The provisional agenda shall include those items in respect of which requests for inclusion in the agenda have been
received by the secretaries not later than 15 days before the beginning of the meeting. Supporting documentation shall
be supplied to both parties at least seven days ahead of the meeting. To take account of urgent matters, these time
limits may be shortened provided both parties agree.
The agenda shall be adopted by the subcommittee at the beginning of each meeting.
7. Minutes
Minutes shall be taken and agreed by both secretaries after each meeting. A copy of the minutes, including the
subcommittee’s proposals and recommendations, shall be forwarded by the secretaries of the subcommittee to the
secretaries and chair of the Association Committee.
8. Publicity
Unless otherwise decided, the meetings of the subcommittee shall not be public and the relevant minutes shall be
confidential.
RULES OF PROCEDURE
EU-LEBANON SUBCOMMITTEE No 7
AGRICULTURE AND FISHERIES
1. Composition and chair
The subcommittee shall be composed of representatives of the European Union and its Member States and represen
tatives of the Government of Lebanon. It shall be chaired alternately by the two parties. Each side shall appoint its own
chairperson.
2. Role
The subcommittee shall be a forum for discussion, consultation and assessment, and shall work under the authority
and guidance of the Association Committee, to which it shall report after each meeting. The subcommittee does not
have any decision-making power but may submit proposals to the Association Committee.
3. Subject matter
The subcommittee shall discuss the implementation of the Association Agreement and the related European Neigh
bourhood Policy Action Plan in the areas listed below, among others, and shall assess progress on the objectives and
actions identified and agreed upon in the Action Plan. Where relevant, cooperation in public administration matters
shall be discussed. The subcommittee shall examine any problems that may arise in the areas listed below and shall
suggest possible steps to be undertaken:
(a) Agricultural and processed agricultural products, including trade.
(b) Sanitary and phyto-sanitary issues.
(c) Agricultural policies and rural development, regional cooperation.
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The above list is not exhaustive and other subjects may be added by the Association Committee.
The subcommittee may discuss matters relating to one, several or all of the above areas.
4. Secretariat
A representative of the European Commission and a representative of the Government of Lebanon shall act jointly as
permanent secretaries of the subcommittee.
All communications concerning the subcommittee shall be forwarded to the secretaries. The secretaries shall be
responsible for the preparation of the subcommittee meetings, including dates and agendas.
5. Meetings
The subcommittee shall meet whenever circumstances require, and in principle at least once a year. A meeting may be
convened at the request of the chairperson of either party, channelled through its secretary, who shall pass on the
request to the other party. Upon receipt of a request for a subcommittee meeting, the secretary of the other party shall
reply within 15 working days. Where possible, and with the agreement of both parties, a number of subcommittee
meetings may be grouped over several days.
In cases of particular urgency, subcommittee meetings may be convened at shorter notice subject to the agreement of
both parties. All requests to convene meetings shall be in writing.
Each meeting of the subcommittee shall be held at a time and place agreed by both parties.
The meetings shall be convened by the secretary in charge in agreement with the chair. Before each meeting, the chair
shall be informed of the intended composition of the delegation of each party.
If both parties agree, the subcommittee may invite experts to its meetings to provide the specific information desired.
6. Agenda of the meetings
All requests for items to be included in the subcommittee agenda shall be forwarded to the secretaries.
A provisional agenda shall be drawn up by the chair for each meeting. It shall be forwarded by the secretary in charge
to his or her counterpart not later than 10 days before the beginning of the meeting.
The provisional agenda shall include those items in respect of which requests for inclusion in the agenda have been
received by the secretaries not later than 15 days before the beginning of the meeting. Supporting documentation shall
be supplied to both parties at least seven days ahead of the meeting. To take account of urgent matters, these time
limits may be shortened provided both parties agree.
The agenda shall be adopted by the subcommittee at the beginning of each meeting.
7. Minutes
Minutes shall be taken and agreed by both secretaries after each meeting. A copy of the minutes, including the
subcommittee’s proposals and recommendations, shall be forwarded by the secretaries of the subcommittee to the
secretaries and chair of the Association Committee.
8. Publicity
Unless otherwise decided, the meetings of the subcommittee shall not be public and the relevant minutes shall be
confidential.
RULES OF PROCEDURE
EU-LEBANON SUBCOMMITTEE No 8
TRANSPORT, ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT
1. Composition and chair
The subcommittee shall be composed of representatives of the European Union and its Member States and represen
tatives of the Government of Lebanon. It shall be chaired alternately by the two parties. Each side shall appoint its own
chairperson.
2. Role
The subcommittee shall be a forum for discussion, consultation and assessment, and shall work under the authority
and guidance of the Association Committee, to which it shall report after each meeting. The subcommittee does not
have any decision-making power but may submit proposals to the Association Committee.

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3. Subject matter
The subcommittee shall discuss the implementation of the Association Agreement and the related European Neigh
bourhood Policy Action Plan in the areas listed below, among others, and shall assess progress on the objectives and
actions identified and agreed upon in the Action Plan. Where relevant, cooperation in public administration matters
shall be discussed. The subcommittee shall examine any problems that may arise in the areas listed below and shall
suggest possible steps to be undertaken:
(a) Transport.
(b) Energy.
(c) Environment.
The above list is not exhaustive and other subjects may be added by the Association Committee.
The subcommittee may discuss matters relating to one, several or all of the above areas.
4. Secretariat
A representative of the European Commission and a representative of the Government of Lebanon shall act jointly as
permanent secretaries of the subcommittee.
All communications concerning the subcommittee shall be forwarded to the secretaries. The secretaries shall be
responsible for the preparation of the subcommittee meetings, including dates and agendas.
5. Meetings
The subcommittee shall meet whenever circumstances require, and in principle at least once a year. A meeting may be
convened at the request of the chairperson of either party, channelled through its secretary, who shall pass on the
request to the other party. Upon receipt of a request for a subcommittee meeting, the secretary of the other party shall
reply within 15 working days. Where possible, and with the agreement of both parties, a number of subcommittee
meetings may be grouped over several days.
In cases of particular urgency, subcommittee meetings may be convened at shorter notice subject to the agreement of
both parties. All requests to convene meetings shall be in writing.
Each meeting of the subcommittee shall be held at a time and place agreed by both parties.
The meetings shall be convened by the secretary in charge in agreement with the chair. Before each meeting, the chair
shall be informed of the intended composition of the delegation of each party.
If both parties agree, the subcommittee may invite experts to its meetings to provide the specific information desired.
6. Agenda of the meetings
All requests for items to be included in the subcommittee agenda shall be forwarded to the secretaries.
A provisional agenda shall be drawn up by the chair for each meeting. It shall be forwarded by the secretary in charge
to his or her counterpart not later than 10 days before the beginning of the meeting.
The provisional agenda shall include those items in respect of which requests for inclusion in the agenda have been
received by the secretaries not later than 15 days before the beginning of the meeting. Supporting documentation shall
be supplied to both parties at least seven days ahead of the meeting. To take account of urgent matters, these time
limits may be shortened provided both parties agree.
The agenda shall be adopted by the subcommittee at the beginning of each meeting.
7. Minutes
Minutes shall be taken and agreed by both secretaries after each meeting. A copy of the minutes, including the
subcommittee’s proposals and recommendations, shall be forwarded by the secretaries of the subcommittee to the
secretaries and chair of the Association Committee.
8. Publicity
Unless otherwise decided, the meetings of the subcommittee shall not be public and the relevant minutes shall be
confidential.

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RULES OF PROCEDURE
EU-LEBANON SUBCOMMITTEE No 9
CUSTOMS COOPERATION AND TAXATION
1. Composition and chair
The subcommittee shall be composed of representatives of the European Union and its Member States and represen
tatives of the Government of Lebanon. It shall be chaired alternately by the two parties. Each side shall appoint its own
chairperson.
2. Role
The subcommittee shall be a forum for discussion, consultation and assessment, and shall work under the authority
and guidance of the Association Committee, to which it shall report after each meeting. The subcommittee does not
have any decision-making power but may submit proposals to the Association Committee.
3. Subject matter
The subcommittee shall discuss the implementation of the Association Agreement and the related European Neigh
bourhood Policy Action Plan in the areas listed below, among others, and shall assess progress on the objectives and
actions identified and agreed upon in the Action Plan. Where relevant, cooperation in public administration matters
shall be discussed. The subcommittee shall examine any problems that may arise in the areas listed below and shall
suggest possible steps to be undertaken:
(a) Customs procedures, customs nomenclature, customs valuation.
(b) Rules of origin.
(c) Tariff regimes.
(d) Customs cooperation.
(e) Taxation.
The above list is not exhaustive and other subjects may be added by the Association Committee.
The subcommittee may discuss matters relating to one, several or all of the above areas.
4. Secretariat
A representative of the European Commission and a representative of the Government of Lebanon shall act jointly as
permanent secretaries of the subcommittee.
All communications concerning the subcommittee shall be forwarded to the secretaries. The secretaries shall be
responsible for the preparation of the subcommittee meetings, including dates and agendas.
5. Meetings
The subcommittee shall meet whenever circumstances require, and in principle at least once a year. A meeting may be
convened at the request of the chairperson of either party, channelled through its secretary, who shall pass on the
request to the other party. Upon receipt of a request for a subcommittee meeting, the secretary of the other party shall
reply within 15 working days. Where possible, and with the agreement of both parties, a number of subcommittee
meetings may be grouped over several days.
In cases of particular urgency, subcommittee meetings may be convened at shorter notice subject to the agreement of
both parties. All requests to convene meetings shall be in writing.
Each meeting of the subcommittee shall be held at a time and place agreed by both parties.
The meetings shall be convened by the secretary in charge in agreement with the chair. Before each meeting, the chair
shall be informed of the intended composition of the delegation of each party.
If both parties agree, the subcommittee may invite experts to its meetings to provide the specific information desired.
6. Agenda of the meetings
All requests for items to be included in the subcommittee agenda shall be forwarded to the secretaries.
A provisional agenda shall be drawn up by the chair for each meeting. It shall be forwarded by the secretary in charge
to his or her counterpart not later than 10 days before the beginning of the meeting.

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The provisional agenda shall include those items in respect of which requests for inclusion in the agenda have been
received by the secretaries not later than 15 days before the beginning of the meeting. Supporting documentation shall
be supplied to both parties at least seven days ahead of the meeting. To take account of urgent matters, these time
limits may be shortened provided both parties agree.
The agenda shall be adopted by the subcommittee at the beginning of each meeting.
7. Minutes
Minutes shall be taken and agreed by both secretaries after each meeting. A copy of the minutes, including the
subcommittee’s proposals and recommendations, shall be forwarded by the secretaries of the subcommittee to the
secretaries and chair of the Association Committee.
8. Publicity
Unless otherwise decided, the meetings of the subcommittee shall not be public and the relevant minutes shall be
confidential.
RULES OF PROCEDURE
EU-LEBANON SUBCOMMITTEE No 10
RESEARCH, INNOVATION, INFORMATION SOCIETY, EDUCATION AND CULTURE
1. Composition and chair
The subcommittee shall be composed of representatives of the European Union and its Member States and represen
tatives of the Government of Lebanon. It shall be chaired alternately by the two parties. Each side shall appoint its own
chairperson.
2. Role
The subcommittee shall be a forum for discussion, consultation and assessment, and shall work under the authority
and guidance of the Association Committee, to which it shall report after each meeting. The subcommittee does not
have any decision-making power but may submit proposals to the Association Committee.
3. Subject matter
The subcommittee shall discuss the implementation of the Association Agreement and the related European Neigh
bourhood Policy Action Plan in the areas listed below, among others, and shall assess progress on the objectives and
actions identified and agreed upon in the Action Plan. Where relevant, cooperation in public administration matters
shall be discussed. The subcommittee shall examine any problems that may arise in the areas listed below and shall
suggest possible steps to be undertaken:
(a) Research, science and technological innovation.
(b) Education, training and youth.
(c) Cultural cooperation.
(d) Information society.
(e) Audiovisual policies.
(f) Civil society cooperation.
The above list is not exhaustive and other subjects may be added by the Association Committee.
The subcommittee may discuss matters relating to one, several or all of the above areas.
4. Secretariat
A representative of the European Commission and a representative of the Government of Lebanon shall act jointly as
permanent secretaries of the subcommittee.
All communications concerning the subcommittee shall be forwarded to the secretaries. The secretaries shall be
responsible for the preparation of the subcommittee meetings, including dates and agendas.
5. Meetings
The subcommittee shall meet whenever circumstances require, and in principle at least once a year. A meeting may be
convened at the request of the chairperson of either party, channelled through its secretary, who shall pass on the
request to the other party. Upon receipt of a request for a subcommittee meeting, the secretary of the other party shall
reply within 15 working days. Where possible, and with the agreement of both parties, a number of subcommittee
meetings may be grouped over several days.

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In cases of particular urgency, subcommittee meetings may be convened at shorter notice subject to the agreement of
both parties. All requests to convene meetings shall be in writing.
Each meeting of the subcommittee shall be held at a time and place agreed by both parties.
The meetings shall be convened by the secretary in charge in agreement with the chair. Before each meeting, the chair
shall be informed of the intended composition of the delegation of each party.
If both parties agree, the subcommittee may invite experts to its meetings to provide the specific information desired.
6. Agenda of the meetings
All requests for items to be included in the subcommittee agenda shall be forwarded to the secretaries.
A provisional agenda shall be drawn up by the chair for each meeting. It shall be forwarded by the secretary in charge
to his or her counterpart not later than 10 days before the beginning of the meeting.
The provisional agenda shall include those items in respect of which requests for inclusion in the agenda have been
received by the secretaries not later than 15 days before the beginning of the meeting. Supporting documentation shall
be supplied to both parties at least seven days ahead of the meeting. To take account of urgent matters, these time
limits may be shortened provided both parties agree.
The agenda shall be adopted by the subcommittee at the beginning of each meeting.
7. Minutes
Minutes shall be taken and agreed by both secretaries after each meeting. A copy of the minutes, including the
subcommittee’s proposals and recommendations, shall be forwarded by the secretaries of the subcommittee to the
secretaries and chair of the Association Committee.
8. Publicity
Unless otherwise decided, the meetings of the subcommittee shall not be public and the relevant minutes shall be
confidential.

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