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Part ATM/ANS.AR - ANNEX II - Requirements for Competent Authorities
Oversight of Services and other ATM Network Functions

(2) training;
(3) participation in other projects;
(4) planned absence; and
(5) the need to include a reserve for unplanned tasks or unforeseeable events.
(g) The determination of working time available for certification, oversight and enforcement
activities should also take into account the possible use of third parties.
ATM/ANS.AR.B.001(a)(4) AMC1 Management system
COMPLIANCE MONITORING PROCESS
The formal process to monitor the compliance of the management system with the relevant
requirements, and the adequacy of the procedures should:
(a) include a feedback system of audit findings to ensure implementation of corrective
actions as necessary; and
(b) be the responsibility of a person or group of persons who should be responsible to the
senior management of the competent authority and who perform(s) compliance
monitoring activities with functional independence from the units/departments (s)he (they)
oversees (oversee) and with direct access to the senior management of the competent
authority and to appropriate management for safety matters.
ATM/ANS.AR.B.005 Allocation of tasks to qualified entities
(a) The competent authority may allocate its tasks related to the certification or oversight of
service providers under this Regulation, other than the issuance of certificates
themselves, to qualified entities. When allocating such tasks, the competent authority
shall ensure that it has:
(1) a system in place to initially and continuously assess that the qualified entity
complies with Annex V to Regulation (EC) No 216/2008. This system and the
results of the assessments shall be documented; and
(2) established a documented agreement with the qualified entity, approved by both
parties at the appropriate management level, which clearly defines:
(i) the tasks to be performed;
(ii) the declarations, reports and records to be provided;
(iii) the technical conditions to be met when performing such tasks;
(iv) the related liability coverage;
(v) the protection given to information acquired when carrying out such tasks.
(b) The competent authority shall ensure that the internal audit process and the safety risk
management process required by point ATM/ANS.AR.B.001(a)(4) cover all tasks
performed on its behalf by the qualified entity.
ATM/ANS.AR.B.005 AMC1 Allocation of tasks to qualified entities
ASSESSMENT OF THE QUALIFIED ENTITIES
(a) The competent authority should include in its system to initially and continuously assess
the qualified entity's(ies') compliance with Annex V to Regulation (EC) No 216/2008, the
possibility for the competent authority to perform audits of the qualified entity(ies).
(b) The competent authority should verify that all qualified entities' personnel concerned with
the conduct of audits or reviews should be adequately trained and qualified. The
competent authority should verify how the qualified entities:
(1) define and document the education, training, technical and operational knowledge,
experience and qualifications for those involved in oversight activities;
(2) ensure specific training for those involved in oversight activities; and
(3) ensure that personnel designated to conduct audits meet specific qualification
criteria. The criteria should address:
(i) the knowledge and understanding of the requirements related to the services
provision in ATM/ANS and other ATM network functions against which audits
may be performed;
(ii) the use of assessment techniques;
(iii) the skills required for managing an audit; and
(iv) the demonstration of competence of auditors through evaluation or other
acceptable means.
ATM/ANS.AR.B.005 GM1 Allocation of tasks to qualified entities
GENERAL
The competent authority may decide to allocate to qualified entities certain or all of its tasks that are
assigned to such authority under this Regulation.
ATM/ANS.AR.B.010 Changes in the management system
(a) The competent authority shall have a system in place to identify changes that affect its
capability to perform its tasks and discharge its responsibilities under this Regulation.
This system shall enable it to take action, as appropriate, to ensure that the management
system remains adequate and effective.
(b) The competent authority shall update its management system to reflect any change to
this Regulation in a timely manner, so as to ensure effective implementation.
(c) The competent authority shall notify the Secretary of State of significant changes affecting
its capability to perform its tasks and discharge its responsibilities under this Regulation.
ATM/ANS.AR.B.015 Record-keeping
(a) The competent authority shall establish a system of record-keeping providing for
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