Rules of Procedure The rules of procedure detail the composition of the council, its tasks and specific manner of operating.

The rules of procedure determine the Austrian Board for Radioactive Waste Management’s organisation and manner of operating. They were issued by the Federal Ministry for Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology in its role as a coordinator.

The rules of procedure include the Austrian Board for Radioactive Waste Management’s tasks, manner of operating, composition, chair, reporting obligations, public relations as well as the establishment of committees and a secretariat. In line with the law, the rules of procedure also address the formation of council opinions, in particular the voting procedure and the introduction of new points for discussion.

The rules of procedure are only valid for the period of the mandate. For any subsequent mandate period new rules of procedure are issued, which may be adapted as needed.