8 Amendments of Catherine GUY-QUINT related to 2008/2022(BUD)
Amendment 1 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Notes that the overall level of itsthe budget 2009, as suggested by the Bureau, wouldill stay below the traditional voluntary share of 20% of heading 5 (administrative expenditure) of the multi-annual financial framework;
Amendment 2 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses the fact that human resources, and overall resources for Lisbon-related issues, were predominant questions at the pre-conciliation; welcomes the fact that the Bureau acted on concerns raised by integrating the proposed 65 new posts into the estimates (corresponding to EUR 2, 02 million for 2009) but, at the same time, placing 15% of those appropriations in reserve pending the submission by the end of June of complementary information asked; , such as an analytical, detailed and user- friendly establishment plan assessing the repartition and use of human resources in the EP secretariat, including a detailed report on redeployment operations in 2008 and those planned for 2009, indicating positive and negative priorities; considers that this should include changes within and between DGs and an outlook in view of reinforcing core legislative activities and services to Members;
Amendment 3 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
Amendment 5 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Underlines the fact that the new Lisbon Treaty also provides a challenge for political groups; acknowledges, that in line with the reinforcement of the core activities of Parliamentary Administration, political groups will also need strengthening in terms of staff while observing budgetary prudence;
Amendment 6 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Notes the proposal to continue a three- year plan to reclaim expertise in the IT area, reducing the dependence on external consultants in some key areas, and the proposal for an increase of posts in this area; agrees to considerfollow this approach but is of the opinion that, in order to maintain such increases for the final budget, related savings in the current consultant costs should be demonstrated; invites the administration to present before September a complete assessment of the situation including a coherent IT strategyherent and innovative IT strategy, for the next three years which includes savings generated by its implementation;
Amendment 7 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Notes that thea long-term strategic plan on buildings policy including maintenance costs and environmental issues will be presented before the end of May; stresses the importance of a thorough debate on this issue in view of arriving at relevant decisions on the way forward and the destination of these appropriations as soon as possible; pending these discussionswishes to be informed about the work of the Bureau with the Commission on an agreement on purchase of buildings and costs; pending these information, takes note of the fact that the buildings reserve included in the draft estimates amounts to EUR 30 million, an increase by EUR 10 million compared to 2008;
Amendment 8 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Is also encouraged by the information that contacts have been made with Member States, the Council and with the current and forthcoming Council Presidencies, concerning the new Regime for parliamentary aagreement on a statute for Assistants; recalls, in this respect, its Guidelines resolution of 10 April 2008 and stresses once again the importance it attaches to resolving this issue;
Amendment 9 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Looks forward to the proposal on a Knowledge Management System that should be presented to the Bureau within the next few weeks; reaffirms its intention to follow this issue closely and its recommendation to the Bureau to take the necessary decisions during the budgetary procedurebefore the middle of July;