European Central Bank ECB: appointment of Mr Trichet as President from 1st November 2003

PURPOSE : to appoint the President of the European Central Bank. ACT : Conference of the representatives of the governments of the Member States - Decision 2003/767/EC taken by common accord, at the level of heads of State or by the governments of the Member States having the euro as their currency. CONTENT : Mr Jean-Claude TRICHET is hereby appointed President of the European Central Bank for a term of office of eight years as from 1 November 2003, Mr Wim Duisenberg's resignation having been accepted and taking effect on that day.�