ED Decision 2023/014/R
HEAD OF THE DESIGN ORGANISATION
(a) The head of the design organisation (HDO) should:
(1) have sufficient knowledge and authority to be able to respond to the competent authority regarding major issues concerning the design organisation (DO) and the product design approval, and to carry out any necessary improvements;
(2) promote the safety policy that is specified in AMC1Â 21.A.239(c)(1); and
(3) demonstrate a Part 21 understanding that is sufficient to discharge the relevant responsibilities.
(b) The handbook that is submitted in accordance with point 21.A.243 should show that the HDO has the direct or functional responsibility for all the departments of the organisation which are responsible for the design of the product. If the departments responsible for design are functionally linked, the HDO still has the ultimate responsibility for compliance of the DO with Part 21.
NOTE: When the HDO has no direct control on the resources necessary for the proper functioning of the design organisation, then a senior company manager should provide these resources. To confirm such commitment, the senior company manager should sign, along with the HDO, the binding statement (see AMC1 21.A.243(a), point (b)(20) and GM 21.A.265(b)).
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