Gilze en Rijen seeks resident to join independent aircraft noise audit committee
Residents near Gilze-Rijen Air Base can now apply to join an independent committee monitoring aircraft noise. This role ensures transparency and protects local livability by overseeing reliable noise measurements and reports.
| Key Fact | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | Gilze en Rijen, Noord-Brabant |
| Role | Member of the Audit Committee for aircraft noise monitoring |
| Committee Tasks | Assess noise measurements, review reports, ensure transparency |
| Meetings per Year | ~8 (4 internal, 4 with municipality/Ministry of Defence) |
| Eligibility | Residents of Gilze en Rijen, interest in sound/technology/livability |
| Allowance | Fixed allowance provided by Defence |
| Contact | Email: info@auditcommissie.nl, Phone: 06 – 27 13 65 98 |
| Application Deadline | Not specified |
The Audit Committee for Gilze-Rijen Air Base operates independently to ensure objective noise monitoring for local residents. The Ministry of Defence and the municipality of Gilze en Rijen rely on this committee to maintain transparency and address concerns about livability near the air base.
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Looking for residents with a sense of sound
Around Gilze-Rijen Air Base, noise is a key issue for livability. That’s why aircraft noise is continuously measured using an independent noise monitoring network. An equally independent Audit Committee oversees the quality of this network. Residents of the municipality of Gilze en Rijen collectively form this Audit Committee. It operates independently of both the municipality and the Ministry of Defence. The Audit Committee works solely in the interest of providing reliable information for residents living near the air base. The committee is now looking for a new member.
What does the Audit Committee do?
The committee:
- assesses whether the measurements are objective, complete, and reliable;
- critically reviews the operation of the monitoring network and the clarity of the reports;
- ensures residents gain a clear understanding of noise exposure;
- thus contributes to protecting the livability of the villages surrounding the air base.
Who are we looking for?
We are seeking someone who:
- has an interest in sound, technology, or the living environment;
- can think independently and critically;
- lives in the municipality of Gilze en Rijen, preferably in Gilze or Rijen, and feels connected to the livability of our villages.
Practical information
The Audit Committee meets about four times a year. In addition, there are roughly four meetings per year with, among others, the municipality and the Ministry of Defence. Through these discussions, the committee maintains its independence and autonomy in its work.
Defence provides a fixed allowance for carrying out the tasks described above.
Interested?
Would you like to help ensure reliable information about aircraft noise in and around our villages? Please send your motivation. Curious about the monitoring network? View the Gilze-Rijen Air Base flight tracker application.
For additional questions, you can contact us via email or by phone at 06 – 27 13 65 98. Help us create a fair and transparent picture of aircraft noise around our villages.
Together, we can ensure an open and livable environment for all residents.