The members of VNO-NCW fulfill a crucial role in the work of the organisation, since they help to prepare and ultimately determine the policy VNO-NCW pursues. In terms of policy preparation, members participate in a large number of committees (classified according to policy area), as well as in platforms and monitoring groups (classified according to sectors and business categories). These are not only important for policy preparation, but also play a crucial role in the provision of information. With regards to policy-making, the members basically decide on the position adopted by VNO-NCW on relevant issues.
The VNO-NCW Executive Board is composed entirely of representatives of member associations and companies. Whereas policy is prepared by the Executive Board, which meets every three weeks, the General Council, which meets every six weeks, is VNO-NCW’s highest policy-making body.
The Executive Board is fully representative of VNO-NCW members, and includes small and medium-sized enterprises as well as multinationals.
Seats on the Executive Board are also distributed between the various regions and across all sectors of the economy.
The VNO-NCW president fulfills a special role in the Executive Board. Not only is he responsible for the running of VNO-NCW as a whole but he also acts as the confederation’s external spokesperson.