competent authority
EASA defines “competent authority” in 2 regulations, worded for each regulation's scope. The wording below is reproduced verbatim from the EASA Easy Access Rules, with a link to the paragraph it comes from.
‘competent authority’ means the authority designated by the Member State as competent to ensure compliance with the requirements of this Regulation;
'Competent Authority’ means an authority designated within each Member State with the necessary powers and responsibilities for the certification and oversight of aerodromes, as well as personnel and organisations involved therein;
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