Organisation

Structure

ESARDA is an Association established by an Agreement, which has legal force according to the Belgian law. In 2007 there are 25 Parties to this agreement plus 3 individual member.

The Association is ruled by a Steering Committee that consists of all Parties of the Agreement. Each Party have one vote. Associated and individual members may attend the meetings but do not have any voting rights.

The Steering Committee elects a President and a vice President for a duration of two years.

The Association has a Secretary, who is in charge of monitoring and keeping everyone up-to-date with current affairs.

The Association is managed by an Executive Board, whose members are appointed by the Steering Committee. The Euratom Safeguards Office has a permanent observer in the Executive Board.