Da den nuværende mandatperiode for udvalgets medlemmer imidlertid udløber den 31. december 2006, bør medlemmerne fra de ti nye medlemsstater udnævnes for en mandatperiode, der udløber samme dato.
However, as the current term of office of the members of the Committee expires on 31 December 2006, it is appropriate to appoint the members from the 10 new Member States for a term of office ending on the same date.