How should a competent authority be organised to ensure effective management of its oversight activities?

The competent authority should be organised so that there is specific and effective management authority in the conduct of all relevant activities, and so that the functions and processes described in the applicable requirements of Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 and its Implementing Rules, AMCs, CSs and GM may be properly implemented.

What training obligations does a competent authority have for its personnel?

All competent authority personnel involved in the related activities must be provided with training where necessary.

Which factors should the general policy of a competent authority take into account?

The general policy, whilst also satisfying additional national regulatory responsibilities, should in particular take into account: the provisions of Regulation (EC) No 216/2008; the provisions of the applicable Implementing Rules and their AMCs, CSs and GM; the needs of industry; and the needs of the Agency and of the competent authority.

How should the functions and processes of a competent authority be described?

All functions related to implementing the applicable requirements should be adequately described.

What is the role of the manager at the highest appropriate level in relation to the general policy?

The manager at the highest appropriate level, for example the manager at the top of the functional area of the competent authority responsible for such activities, should develop, promote and implement the general policy in respect of activities related to the applicable requirements.

GM1 ARO.GEN.200(a) Management system

Q: What documentation requirements apply to a competent authority's organisation and operating procedures?

The competent authority's organisation and operating procedures for the implementation of the applicable requirements of Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 and its Implementing Rules must be properly documented and applied.

Q: What provisions must a competent authority make for communication and interface with other authorities?

Specific and effective provision must be made for the communication and interface as necessary with the Agency and the competent authorities of other Member States.

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GM1 ARO.GEN.200(a) Management system

ED Decision 2014/025/R

GENERAL

(a) The competent authority designated by each Member State should be organised in such a way that:

(1) there is specific and effective management authority in the conduct of all relevant activities;

(2) the functions and processes described in the applicable requirements of Regulation (EC) No 216/2008^[45] and its Implementing Rules and AMCs, Certification Specifications (CSs) and Guidance Material (GM) may be properly implemented;

(3) the competent authority’s organisation and operating procedures for the implementation of the applicable requirements of Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 and its Implementing Rules are properly documented and applied;

(4) all competent authority personnel involved in the related activities are provided with training where necessary;

(5) specific and effective provision is made for the communication and interface as necessary with the Agency and the competent authorities of other Member States; and

(6) all functions related to implementing the applicable requirements are adequately described.

(b) A general policy in respect of activities related to the applicable requirements of Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 and its Implementing Rules should be developed, promoted and implemented by the manager at the highest appropriate level; for example the manager at the top of the functional area of the competent authority that is responsible for such activities.

(c) Appropriate steps should be taken to ensure that the policy is known and understood by all personnel involved, and all necessary steps should be taken to implement and maintain the policy.

(d) The general policy, whilst also satisfying additional national regulatory responsibilities, should in particular take into account:

(1) the provisions of Regulation (EC) No 216/2008;

(2) the provisions of the applicable Implementing Rules and their AMCs, CSs and GM;

(3) the needs of industry; and

(4) the needs of the Agency and of the competent authority.

(e) The policy should define specific objectives for key elements of the organisation and processes for implementing related activities, including the corresponding control procedures and the measurement of the achieved standard.

[45] Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 February 2008 on common rules in the field of civil aviation and establishing a European Aviation Safety Agency, and repealing Council Directive 91/670/EEC, Regulation (EC) No 1592/2002 and Directive 2004/36/EC. OJ L 79, 19.3.2008, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Commission Regulation (EU) No 6/2013 of 8 January 2013 (OJ L 4, 9.1.2013, p. 34).

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Source-Title: GM1 ARO.GEN.200(a) Management system View latest amendments

Erulesid: ERULES-1963177438-11681 Compare versions

Domain: Air operations

Applicabilitydate: 28 October, 2014

Entryintoforcedate: 28 October, 2014

Regulatorysource: ED Decision 2014/025/R Navigate

Regulatorysubject: Part-ARO

Typeofcontent: GM to IR (Guidance material to implementing rule)

Parentir: ARO.GEN.200 Management system

Origin: EASA

Category: EAR