Organisation

The ANVS is an independent and transparent organisation. The way in which the ANVS carries out its duties must be clear both to the general public and to entrepreneurs, for example regarding the reasoning behind amendments to rules and regulations, its decisions, and the justification for where and how to intervene.

Continuous improvement and active communication

Continuous improvement is always paramount in this regard. The authority actively informs the national and international public about nuclear safety and radiation protection. The ANVS also informs the national and international organisations, relevant local, regional, national and international authorities and companies whose work involves radiation.

No interference

The ANVS functions with no political, community or administrative interference. The organisation is responsible, among other duties, for making its own decisions, allocating its budget and representing the Netherlands in international organisations in the areas of nuclear safety and radiation protection.

Knowledge and expertise

The ANVS promotes a high level of knowledge of nuclear safety and radiation protection in industries, (local) authorities and other organisations. The authority provides expertise and coordinates or participates in national and international nuclear and radiation research projects in order to strengthen its knowledge on nuclear safety and radiation protection.

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Our board

The ANVS board consists of 2 members. Annemiek van Bolhuis is Chair of the board and Marco Brugmans is the vice chair. The board is employed full-time and manages the organization on a daily basis. The ANVS falls under the responsibility of the Minister of Infrastructure and Water Management.

Annemiek van Bolhuis, Chair of the board, additional functions:

  • Unpaid additional position as Member of the Conseil Scientifique of 'Santé Publique France' (Advisory Board of the French National Public Health Institute).
  • Unpaid co-chair International Gender Champions Impact Group (IGC-IG) on Gender Equality in Nuclear Regulatory Agencies.

Marco Brugmans, Vice chair of the board, additional functions:

  • Unpaid Vice-Chairman of the European Nuclear Safety Regulators Group (ENSREG).
  • Unpaid chairman of the Supervisory Board of the Amsterdams Lyceum, as well as of the affiliated foundations: Stichting Voorzieningenfonds Amsterdams Lyceum and Stichting Wolkenland.
Enlarge image Portrait picture of Marco Brugmans and Annemiek van Bolhuis, Vice Chair and Chair of the board respectively
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