1. By way of derogation from Article 15 of this Regulation, the members of the Administrative Board appointed under Regulation (EC) No 1406/2002 before 18 January 2026 shall remain in office as members of the Management Board until the expiry date of their term of office, without prejudice to the right of each Member State to appoint a new representative.
2. The Executive Director appointed on the basis of Article 16 of Regulation (EC) No 1406/2002 shall remain assigned to the post of the Executive Director with the tasks and responsibilities provided for in Article 22 of this Regulation.
3. The entry into force of this Regulation shall be without prejudice to all employment contracts in force on 18 January 2026.
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