It is tasked with the promotion of co-operation between regional broadcasters, and represents their interests on a national and international level.

[3] The RPO was founded on 31 May 2016 by its predecessor, Stichting Regionale Omroep Overleg en Samenwerking (ROOS, lit.

[4] Its formation was the result of an adaptation of the Media Act 2008, initiated by the second Rutte cabinet.

[7] On 1 February 2021, Jan Müller was appointed executive director of the RPO.

[8] The RPO is charged with the following duties, as set down in article 2.60a of the Media Act 2008:[1]