10. 4. 91 Official Journal of the European Communities No L 89/39 COUNCIL DECISION of 25 March 1991 on acceptance of the terms of reference of the International Copper Study Group (91/179/EEC) THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES, Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article 113 and 116 thereof, Having regard to the proposal from the Commission, Whereas the terms of reference of the International Copper Study Group were adopted at Geneva on 24 February 1989 by the United Nations Conference on Copper; Whereas the States and international organizations which participated in the Conference have been asked to notify the United Nations Secretary-General of their acceptance of the terms of reference in accordance with paragraph 22 (b) thereof ; - : Whereas the Study Group will carry out an important activity of analysis and surveillance of the market and of trade in copper; Whereas the institutional structure of the International Copper Study Group as laid down in its terms of reference, implies joint participation by the Community and those Member States which have agreed to the terms of reference; Whereas certain Member States have indicated their intention to participate in the Study Group; Whereas the Community and those Member States which have decided to participate in the proceedings of the Study Group should therefore, on the basis of a common position, lodge their instruments of acceptance at the same time, HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS: Article 1 The terms of reference of the International Copper Study Group are hereby accepted by the European Economic Community. The Community and those Member States which at this stage have decided to participate in the proceedings of the - Study Group shall simultaneously lodge their instruments of acceptance with the Secretary-General of the United Nations as soon as the necessary internal procedures have been completed. The text of the terms of reference is attached hereto. Article 2 The President of the Council is hereby authorized to designate the persons empowered to lodge the instrument of acceptance on behalf of the Community. Done at Brussels, 25 March 1991. For the Council The President R. STEICHEN