What Does a National Governing Body Board Actually Do?

Beyond the competition area

What Does a National Governing Body Board Actually Do?

A National Governing Body board is responsible for setting strategic direction, overseeing governance and holding the organisation to account. Its role differs from running individual classes or competitions.

Strategy and oversight

Agree priorities, monitor progress and make decisions in the long-term interests of the organisation and sport.

Safeguarding and risk

Oversee policies, organisational risk, safeguarding arrangements, compliance and accountability.

Finance and integrity

Review budgets, sustainability, conflicts of interest, ethical conduct and transparent decision-making.

Skills and succession

Boards benefit from legal, finance, governance, safeguarding, communications and management expertise as well as sporting knowledge.

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