GM1 ARO.GEN.200(a) Management system
CAA ORS9 Decision No. 1
(a) The CAA 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 and its Implementing Rules and AMCs, Certification Specifications (CSs) and Guidance Material (GM) may be properly implemented;
(3) the 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 personnel involved in the related activities are provided with training where necessary;
(5) 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 CAA 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 CAA.
(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.