An independent review of the nascent European Research Council (ERC) — launched in February 2007 — has prompted the European Commission to change the council's management and regulatory structure. Its executive agency had been led by a secretary-general, but it is now seeking a scientist with leadership experience for the top post to combine scientific and administrative functions, according to the commission. The council will also seek input from the European Parliament and the European Council of Ministers on establishing regulations for funding research. The council's funding budget, provided by the commission, was set up under a European Union programme providing €7.5 billion (US$11 billion) for the period 2007–13.