Structure of the IRPC

 

The IRPC is made up of a decision-making body and a Permanent Secretariat.

  • The decision-making body

The decision-making body is composed of nine members:

    • three members from the Brussels-Capital Region (and three alternates)
    • three members from the Walloon Region (and three alternates)
    • three members from the Flemish Region (and three alternates)

Role of the decision-making body

The decision-making body takes policy decisions on the prevention and management of packaging waste and convenes monthly. It also appoints an IRPC Chair on 5 March each year, alternating between the Regions.

  • The Permanent Secretariat

The Permanent Secretariat is composed of staff members from the regional administrations. The decision-making body appoints the Director and the Heads of Department.

Role of the Permanent Secretariat 

The Permanent Secretariat prepares the policy decisions of the decision-making body. It also supervises the accredited compliance organisations and ensures implementation of the Cooperation Agreement.

 

 

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