Gender equality: Community framework strategy, programme 2001-2005

On 7 July 2000, the Commission transmitted to the Council a proposal for a decision relating to the programme concerning the Community framework strategy on gender equality (2001-2005). In a letter dated 25 July 2000, the Council consulted the Parliament on this proposal. In its proposal, the Commission foresees a Consultative Committee. However, throughout the discussions the delegations decided unanimously that this Consultative Committee should in fact be a Joint Committee. Therefore, the Council is informing the European Parliament of this substantial amendment to comitology. A new Article (6a) has been put in place to clarify the aims of this Joint Committee This Commission shall keep this Committee regularly informed about other Community action contributing to the promotion of gender equality. Where appropriate, the Commission shall establish regular and structured cooperation between this Committee and the monitoring committees established for other relevant policies, instruments and actions.�