Corporate > Board

The Board’s Structure

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

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.

Role of Committees

MG ALBA strives to achieve continuous internal efficiencies in all aspects of its operations to attain a higher standard of accountability; hence the Board has established four Committees to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.

Audit and Assurance Committee
Strategy and Policy Committee
Quality and Standards Committee
Remuneration Committee