Whereas the regulations and general conditions governing the performance of the Ombudsman's duties should be laid down, in compliance with the provisions of the Treaties establishing the European Communities;
De bhrí gur cheart na rialacháin agus na coinníollacha ginearálta lena rialaítear comhlíonadh dhualgais an Ombudsman a leagan síos, i gcomhréir le forálacha na gConarthaí ag bunú na gComhphobal Eorpach;