Board

The Board’s Structure

The Board comprises a Chairman and up to 11 other members. Members are appointed for fixed terms by Ofcom with the approval of the Secretary of State. The Chief Executive is appointed by the Board.

Remit

MG ALBA’s remit is set out in the Communications Act 2003, the Broadcasting Act 1990 and the Broadcasting Act 1996.

It is the board’s duty to develop high-level strategy and to devise, revise and recommend policies and practices that will enable MG ALBA’s strategic goals to be realised.

In addition to consideration of overarching strategic objectives, the Board will also assess the principles that govern operational areas such as funding, projects, training, resources, outsourced services, consumer needs and stakeholder relations.

Rules governing the conduct of MG ALBA Board and Committee business are set out in the Standing Orders.

Responsibilities of the Chairman

The Chairman, on advice from the Chief Executive, has particular responsibility for providing leadership on matters such as:

  • formulating MG ALBA’s strategy for discharging its statutory duties;
  • representing the views of MG ALBA;
  • encouraging high standards of propriety;
  • promoting efficient and effective use of staff and other resources throughout the organisation; and
  • providing an assessment of the performance of individual Members should they be considered for re-appointment to MG ALBA or appointment to the Board of another public body.
The Chairman will ensure that MG ALBA meets regularly throughout the year and that the minutes of meetings accurately record decisions taken.

Responsibilities of Members

The responsibilities of Members include:

  • the discharge of their duties under the Communications Act 2003 and any supplementary legislation or Orders thereto;
  • establishing the policy and resource framework for the operation of MG ALBA and the overall strategic direction of the organisation within that framework;
  • ensuring that the highest standards of corporate governance are observed at all times; and
  • ensuring that MG ALBA operates within the limits of its statutory authority and that staff operate within the limits of delegated authority.
The Chairman and Members are bound by MG ALBA’s Members’ Code of Conduct.

Role of Committees

The Standing Orders provide for the establishment of an Audit and Assurance Committee and Remuneration Committee, and allow for the establishment such other Committees as the Board considers necessary.

There are currently two Committees:

Audit and Assurance Committee (which also meets as a Remuneration Committee)

Quality and Standards Committee