The Objectives of the EFNMSvzw The EFNMSvzw is non-profit organization (“Vereniging zonder Winstoogmerk”) according to Belgian law created on January 18, 2003, in Amsterdam. The VZW’s objectives are the following: the improvement of maintenance for the benefit of the peoples of Europe. By the term ‘maintenance’ is meant: the combination of all technical, administrative, and managerial actions during the lifecycle of an item intended to retain or restore it to a state in which it can perform its required function. Maintenance is of utmost importance for trade and commerce, for the environment, and for general health and safety. In order to pursue its goals, the VZW shall be an umbrella organization for the non-profit National Maintenance Societies in Europe.
The Chairman of the EFNMS
The Chairman is the managing director of the EFNMSvzw. The Chairman shall be appointed for a term of three years. He can be re-appointed for two additional terms.