1. Advisory Council for Transport, Public Works and Water Management (Raad VenW)
  2. Advisory Council for Transport, Public Works and Water Management (Raad VenW)

Advisory Council for Transport, Public Works and Water Management (Raad VenW)

The Advisory Council for Transport, Public Works and Water Management (Raad VenW) provides advice to the government and parliament on the outlines of transport and water management policy. The recommendations are strategic in nature and focus on structural solutions. The topics range over the longer term but also relate to political topicalities. The key concept is making connections, including to the European dimension.

Mission and terms of reference

The Advisory Council for Transport, Public Works and Water Management provides both solicited and unsolicited advice to the government and parliament on the outlines of transport and water management policy. The reports are strategic in nature and focus on long-term solutions but also sketch the short- and medium-term effects, among other ways in the form of concrete recommendations. The key concept is making connections. To that end, the council collaborates with other councils, like the Council for the Rural Area, the Council for Housing, Spatial Planning and the Environment and the Energy Council. The European dimension is playing an increasingly significant role in the advice provided.

With effect from 1 January 2010, the Advisory Council for Transport, Public Works and Water Management has operated a joint secretariat with the Council for the Rural Area and the Council for Housing, Spatial Planning and the Environment.

Method

General method of operation.

Members

The Advisory Council for Transport, Public Works and Water Management is composed of three members and chaired by G.J. Jansen. The council members are independent and appointed on the basis of their broad social expertise and experience.