Organisation
Since 1998, ASTRID has been developing, managing and maintaining a national radio communications network, a paging network and a series of control rooms. ASTRID is an initiative created by the Belgian federal authorities.
ASTRID’s mission and its execution are largely outlined by a legal framework.
The management contract signed by the federal government as represented by the Minister of the Interior and ASTRID outlines the different obligations of the various parties and the general framework within which ASTRID is expected to achieve its social objective. The management contract was drawn up by a Royal Decree dated 8th February 1999 (Belgian Official Journal dated 27th February 1999) and this was debated by the Council of Ministers.
Mission
"ASTRID’s mission is to establish, run, maintain and implement any developing modifications and widening of a radio communications network for voice and data transmissions for Belgian emergency and security services, state and institutional security services, and companies or associations, be they public or private, which provide services in the field of emergency and security services" (Art. 3 of the ASTRID law).
Values
ASTRID represents the following values:
- Connecting: ASTRID promotes the cooperation between the various different public safety agencies.
- Reliable: ASTRID aims to be operational, qualitative, available, safe and stable.
- Partnership in the field: ASTRID is approachable and meets the needs of its users, whilst simultaneously further developing professional and field knowledge.
Management
ASTRID employs some 100 people who work across the following three departments:
- Technology & Operations
- External Relations
- Administration & Finance
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors is composed of nine members who are nominated by the General Meeting of shareholders for a maximum of six years, with a renewable mandate. Mr. Peter Dedecker is vice-president and president of the audit committee.
|
Dedecker |
Peter |
| Claes | Dirk |
|
De Schepper |
Jan |
|
Dodrimont |
Philippe |
| Lefebvre | Bruno |
| Muyters | Serge |
| Huart | Pierre |
|
Vanham |
Olivier |
|
Vastersavendts |
Yoeri |
