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It does this by setting:</p><ul class="ise-c-text__list ise-c-text__content gel-body-copy"><li>the strategic direction for the BBC</li><li>the creative remit for the BBC鈥檚 editorial and creative output and services</li><li>the BBC鈥檚 budget and ensuring value for money</li><li>a framework for assessing performance of the BBC鈥檚 UK public services and BBC World Service</li><li>a <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127/https://ssl.bbc.co.uk/complaints/forms/assets/complaintsnew/resources/BBC_Complaints_Framework.pdf">framework for the ways in which the BBC must handle complaints</a></li><li>a policy on the distribution of the UK Public Services</li><li>a strategy and governance arrangements for the BBC鈥檚 commercial activities</li><li>a <a href="/web/20191115080127/https://www.bbc.com/aboutthebbc/reports/policies/materialchanges">policy on material changes</a> to the BBC鈥檚 public service activities and commercial activities.</li></ul><p class="ise-c-text__content gel-body-copy">The Board must uphold and protect the independence of the BBC and make its decisions in the public interest. It is accountable for all of our activities including the publicly funded services, and our commercial activities in the UK and around the world.</p><p class="ise-c-text__content gel-body-copy">The Board demonstrates we are meeting our obligations through the publication of two key governance documents: The <a href="/web/20191115080127/https://www.bbc.com/aboutthebbc/reports/annualplan">Annual Plan</a> and the <a href="/web/20191115080127/https://www.bbc.com/aboutthebbc/reports/annualreport">Annual report and accounts</a>.</p><p class="ise-c-text__content gel-body-copy">The Board has delegated some of its functions to a number of committees.</p><h2 id="members" class="gel-trafalgar-bold ise-l-section-title">Members</h2><p class="ise-c-text__content gel-body-copy">The Board is led by a non-executive Chairman, Sir David Clementi, and consists of ten non-executive members, including the Chairman, and four executive members including the BBC鈥檚 Director-General and Editor-in-Chief, Tony Hall, who chairs the Executive Committee.</p><p class="ise-c-text__content gel-body-copy">Four of the non-executive members are specifically appointed as members for each of the nations of the UK. The member for Northern Ireland is still to be appointed, pending a new Northern Ireland Executive.</p><p class="ise-c-text__content gel-body-copy">The Chairman and the non-executive members for the nations are appointed by HM The Queen on the recommendation of Ministers while the other members of the Board are appointed by the BBC through the Board鈥檚 Nominations Committee.</p><div class="ise-c-promo-wrapper"><ul class="ise-c-promo-wrapper__body"><li class="ise-c-promo ise-c-promo--card"><div class="ise-c-promo__content"><a href="/web/20191115080127/https://www.bbc.com/aboutthebbc/whoweare/david-clementi" class="ise-c-promo__link"><h3 id="davidclementi" class="gel-pica-bold ise-c-promo__title">David Clementi</h3></a><p class="ise-c-promo__summary">Chairman</p><span class="ise-c-promo__tags">Board</span></div><div class="ise-c-promo__image"><figure class="ise-c-img ise-c-img--inline"><img class="ise-c-img--responsive" alt="" 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src="https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/320x180/p07h0tzr.jpg" srcset="https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/320x180/p07h0tzr.jpg 320w, https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/384x216/p07h0tzr.jpg 384w, https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/416x234/p07h0tzr.jpg 416w, https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/640x360/p07h0tzr.jpg 640w, https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/720x405/p07h0tzr.jpg 720w, https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/752x423/p07h0tzr.jpg 752w, https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/832x468/p07h0tzr.jpg 832w, https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/1088x612/p07h0tzr.jpg 1088w, https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/1136x639/p07h0tzr.jpg 1136w, https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/1248x702/p07h0tzr.jpg 1248w, https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/1280x720/p07h0tzr.jpg 1280w, https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/1920x1080/p07h0tzr.jpg 1920w"></figure></div><div class="ise-c-promo__inner"></div></li><li class="ise-c-promo ise-c-promo--card"><div class="ise-c-promo__content"><a href="/web/20191115080127/https://www.bbc.com/aboutthebbc/whoweare/elan-closs-stephens" class="ise-c-promo__link"><h3 id="elanclossstephens" class="gel-pica-bold ise-c-promo__title">Elan Closs Stephens</h3></a><p class="ise-c-promo__summary">Member for Wales</p><span class="ise-c-promo__tags">Board</span></div><div class="ise-c-promo__image"><figure class="ise-c-img ise-c-img--inline"><img class="ise-c-img--responsive" alt="" src="https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/320x180/p07gmp7h.jpg" srcset="https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/320x180/p07gmp7h.jpg 320w, https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/384x216/p07gmp7h.jpg 384w, https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/416x234/p07gmp7h.jpg 416w, https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/640x360/p07gmp7h.jpg 640w, https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/720x405/p07gmp7h.jpg 720w, https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/752x423/p07gmp7h.jpg 752w, https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/832x468/p07gmp7h.jpg 832w, https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/1088x612/p07gmp7h.jpg 1088w, https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/1136x639/p07gmp7h.jpg 1136w, https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/1248x702/p07gmp7h.jpg 1248w, https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/1280x720/p07gmp7h.jpg 1280w, https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/1920x1080/p07gmp7h.jpg 1920w"></figure></div><div class="ise-c-promo__inner"></div></li><li class="ise-c-promo ise-c-promo--card"><div class="ise-c-promo__content"><a href="/web/20191115080127/https://www.bbc.com/aboutthebbc/whoweare/tim-davie" class="ise-c-promo__link"><h3 id="timdavie" class="gel-pica-bold ise-c-promo__title">Tim Davie</h3></a><p class="ise-c-promo__summary">CEO, BBC Studios</p><span class="ise-c-promo__tags">Board</span></div><div class="ise-c-promo__image"><figure class="ise-c-img ise-c-img--inline"><img class="ise-c-img--responsive" alt="" src="https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/320x180/p07gmpvh.jpg" srcset="https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/320x180/p07gmpvh.jpg 320w, https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/384x216/p07gmpvh.jpg 384w, https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/416x234/p07gmpvh.jpg 416w, https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/640x360/p07gmpvh.jpg 640w, https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/720x405/p07gmpvh.jpg 720w, https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/752x423/p07gmpvh.jpg 752w, https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/832x468/p07gmpvh.jpg 832w, https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/1088x612/p07gmpvh.jpg 1088w, https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/1136x639/p07gmpvh.jpg 1136w, https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/1248x702/p07gmpvh.jpg 1248w, https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/1280x720/p07gmpvh.jpg 1280w, https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/1920x1080/p07gmpvh.jpg 1920w"></figure></div><div class="ise-c-promo__inner"></div></li><li class="ise-c-promo ise-c-promo--card"><div class="ise-c-promo__content"><a href="/web/20191115080127/https://www.bbc.com/aboutthebbc/whoweare/shirley-garrood" class="ise-c-promo__link"><h3 id="shirleygarrood" class="gel-pica-bold ise-c-promo__title">Shirley Garrood</h3></a><p class="ise-c-promo__summary">Non-executive Director</p><span class="ise-c-promo__tags">Board</span></div><div class="ise-c-promo__image"><figure class="ise-c-img ise-c-img--inline"><img class="ise-c-img--responsive" alt="" src="https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/320x180/p07gmktf.jpg" srcset="https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/320x180/p07gmktf.jpg 320w, https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/384x216/p07gmktf.jpg 384w, https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/416x234/p07gmktf.jpg 416w, https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/640x360/p07gmktf.jpg 640w, https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/720x405/p07gmktf.jpg 720w, https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/752x423/p07gmktf.jpg 752w, https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/832x468/p07gmktf.jpg 832w, https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/1088x612/p07gmktf.jpg 1088w, https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/1136x639/p07gmktf.jpg 1136w, https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/1248x702/p07gmktf.jpg 1248w, https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/1280x720/p07gmktf.jpg 1280w, https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/1920x1080/p07gmktf.jpg 1920w"></figure></div><div class="ise-c-promo__inner"></div></li><li class="ise-c-promo ise-c-promo--card"><div class="ise-c-promo__content"><a href="/web/20191115080127/https://www.bbc.com/aboutthebbc/whoweare/tanni-grey-thompson" class="ise-c-promo__link"><h3 id="tannigreythompson" class="gel-pica-bold ise-c-promo__title">Tanni Grey-Thompson</h3></a><p class="ise-c-promo__summary">Non-executive Director</p><span class="ise-c-promo__tags">Board</span></div><div class="ise-c-promo__image"><figure class="ise-c-img ise-c-img--inline"><img class="ise-c-img--responsive" alt="" src="https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/320x180/p07gmq7n.jpg" srcset="https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/320x180/p07gmq7n.jpg 320w, https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/384x216/p07gmq7n.jpg 384w, https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/416x234/p07gmq7n.jpg 416w, https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/640x360/p07gmq7n.jpg 640w, https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/720x405/p07gmq7n.jpg 720w, https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/752x423/p07gmq7n.jpg 752w, https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/832x468/p07gmq7n.jpg 832w, https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/1088x612/p07gmq7n.jpg 1088w, https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/1136x639/p07gmq7n.jpg 1136w, https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/1248x702/p07gmq7n.jpg 1248w, https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/1280x720/p07gmq7n.jpg 1280w, https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/1920x1080/p07gmq7n.jpg 1920w"></figure></div><div class="ise-c-promo__inner"></div></li><li class="ise-c-promo ise-c-promo--card"><div class="ise-c-promo__content"><a href="/web/20191115080127/https://www.bbc.com/aboutthebbc/whoweare/ian-hargreaves" class="ise-c-promo__link"><h3 id="ianhargreaves" class="gel-pica-bold ise-c-promo__title">Ian Hargreaves</h3></a><p class="ise-c-promo__summary">Non-executive Director</p><span class="ise-c-promo__tags">Board</span></div><div class="ise-c-promo__image"><figure class="ise-c-img ise-c-img--inline"><img class="ise-c-img--responsive" alt="" src="https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/320x180/p07gmr25.jpg" srcset="https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/320x180/p07gmr25.jpg 320w, https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/384x216/p07gmr25.jpg 384w, https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/416x234/p07gmr25.jpg 416w, https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/640x360/p07gmr25.jpg 640w, https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/720x405/p07gmr25.jpg 720w, https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/752x423/p07gmr25.jpg 752w, https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/832x468/p07gmr25.jpg 832w, https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/1088x612/p07gmr25.jpg 1088w, https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/1136x639/p07gmr25.jpg 1136w, https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/1248x702/p07gmr25.jpg 1248w, https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/1280x720/p07gmr25.jpg 1280w, https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/1920x1080/p07gmr25.jpg 1920w"></figure></div><div class="ise-c-promo__inner"></div></li><li class="ise-c-promo ise-c-promo--card"><div class="ise-c-promo__content"><a href="/web/20191115080127/https://www.bbc.com/aboutthebbc/whoweare/tom-ilube" class="ise-c-promo__link"><h3 id="tomilube" class="gel-pica-bold ise-c-promo__title">Tom Ilube</h3></a><p class="ise-c-promo__summary">Non-executive Director</p><span class="ise-c-promo__tags">Board</span></div><div class="ise-c-promo__image"><figure class="ise-c-img ise-c-img--inline"><img class="ise-c-img--responsive" alt="" src="https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/320x180/p07gmrph.jpg" srcset="https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/320x180/p07gmrph.jpg 320w, https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/384x216/p07gmrph.jpg 384w, https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/416x234/p07gmrph.jpg 416w, https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/640x360/p07gmrph.jpg 640w, https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/720x405/p07gmrph.jpg 720w, https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/752x423/p07gmrph.jpg 752w, https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/832x468/p07gmrph.jpg 832w, https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/1088x612/p07gmrph.jpg 1088w, https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/1136x639/p07gmrph.jpg 1136w, https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/1248x702/p07gmrph.jpg 1248w, https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/1280x720/p07gmrph.jpg 1280w, https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/1920x1080/p07gmrph.jpg 1920w"></figure></div><div class="ise-c-promo__inner"></div></li><li class="ise-c-promo ise-c-promo--card"><div class="ise-c-promo__content"><a href="/web/20191115080127/https://www.bbc.com/aboutthebbc/whoweare/ken-macquarrie" class="ise-c-promo__link"><h3 id="kenmacquarrie" class="gel-pica-bold ise-c-promo__title">Ken MacQuarrie</h3></a><p class="ise-c-promo__summary">Director, Nations and Regions</p><span class="ise-c-promo__tags">Board</span></div><div class="ise-c-promo__image"><figure class="ise-c-img ise-c-img--inline"><img class="ise-c-img--responsive" alt="" src="https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/320x180/p07gms69.jpg" srcset="https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/320x180/p07gms69.jpg 320w, https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/384x216/p07gms69.jpg 384w, https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/416x234/p07gms69.jpg 416w, https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/640x360/p07gms69.jpg 640w, https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/720x405/p07gms69.jpg 720w, https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/752x423/p07gms69.jpg 752w, https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/832x468/p07gms69.jpg 832w, https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/1088x612/p07gms69.jpg 1088w, https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/1136x639/p07gms69.jpg 1136w, https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/1248x702/p07gms69.jpg 1248w, https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/1280x720/p07gms69.jpg 1280w, https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/1920x1080/p07gms69.jpg 1920w"></figure></div><div class="ise-c-promo__inner"></div></li><li class="ise-c-promo ise-c-promo--card"><div class="ise-c-promo__content"><a href="/web/20191115080127/https://www.bbc.com/aboutthebbc/whoweare/steve-morrison" class="ise-c-promo__link"><h3 id="stevemorrison" class="gel-pica-bold ise-c-promo__title">Steve Morrison</h3></a><p class="ise-c-promo__summary">Member for Scotland</p><span class="ise-c-promo__tags">Board</span></div><div class="ise-c-promo__image"><figure class="ise-c-img ise-c-img--inline"><img class="ise-c-img--responsive" alt="" src="https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/320x180/p07gmt0r.jpg" srcset="https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/320x180/p07gmt0r.jpg 320w, https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/384x216/p07gmt0r.jpg 384w, https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/416x234/p07gmt0r.jpg 416w, https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/640x360/p07gmt0r.jpg 640w, https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/720x405/p07gmt0r.jpg 720w, https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/752x423/p07gmt0r.jpg 752w, https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/832x468/p07gmt0r.jpg 832w, https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/1088x612/p07gmt0r.jpg 1088w, https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/1136x639/p07gmt0r.jpg 1136w, https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/1248x702/p07gmt0r.jpg 1248w, https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/1280x720/p07gmt0r.jpg 1280w, https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/1920x1080/p07gmt0r.jpg 1920w"></figure></div><div class="ise-c-promo__inner"></div></li><li class="ise-c-promo ise-c-promo--card"><div class="ise-c-promo__content"><a href="/web/20191115080127/https://www.bbc.com/aboutthebbc/whoweare/nicholas-serota" class="ise-c-promo__link"><h3 id="nicholasserota" class="gel-pica-bold ise-c-promo__title">Nicholas Serota</h3></a><p class="ise-c-promo__summary">Senior Independent Director</p><span class="ise-c-promo__tags">Board</span></div><div class="ise-c-promo__image"><figure class="ise-c-img ise-c-img--inline"><img class="ise-c-img--responsive" alt="" src="https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/320x180/p07gmttx.jpg" srcset="https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/320x180/p07gmttx.jpg 320w, https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/384x216/p07gmttx.jpg 384w, https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/416x234/p07gmttx.jpg 416w, https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/640x360/p07gmttx.jpg 640w, https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/720x405/p07gmttx.jpg 720w, https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/752x423/p07gmttx.jpg 752w, https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/832x468/p07gmttx.jpg 832w, https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/1088x612/p07gmttx.jpg 1088w, https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/1136x639/p07gmttx.jpg 1136w, https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/1248x702/p07gmttx.jpg 1248w, https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/1280x720/p07gmttx.jpg 1280w, https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/1920x1080/p07gmttx.jpg 1920w"></figure></div><div class="ise-c-promo__inner"></div></li><li class="ise-c-promo ise-c-promo--card"><div class="ise-c-promo__content"><a href="/web/20191115080127/https://www.bbc.com/aboutthebbc/whoweare/ashley-steel" class="ise-c-promo__link"><h3 id="ashleysteel" class="gel-pica-bold ise-c-promo__title">Ashley Steel</h3></a><p class="ise-c-promo__summary">Member for England</p><span class="ise-c-promo__tags">Board</span></div><div class="ise-c-promo__image"><figure class="ise-c-img ise-c-img--inline"><img class="ise-c-img--responsive" alt="" src="https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/320x180/p07gmx5v.jpg" srcset="https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/320x180/p07gmx5v.jpg 320w, https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/384x216/p07gmx5v.jpg 384w, https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/416x234/p07gmx5v.jpg 416w, https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/640x360/p07gmx5v.jpg 640w, https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/720x405/p07gmx5v.jpg 720w, https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/752x423/p07gmx5v.jpg 752w, https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/832x468/p07gmx5v.jpg 832w, https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/1088x612/p07gmx5v.jpg 1088w, https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/1136x639/p07gmx5v.jpg 1136w, https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/1248x702/p07gmx5v.jpg 1248w, https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/1280x720/p07gmx5v.jpg 1280w, https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/1920x1080/p07gmx5v.jpg 1920w"></figure></div><div class="ise-c-promo__inner"></div></li><li class="ise-c-promo ise-c-promo--card"><div class="ise-c-promo__content"><a href="/web/20191115080127/https://www.bbc.com/aboutthebbc/whoweare/francesca-unsworth" class="ise-c-promo__link"><h3 id="francescaunsworth" class="gel-pica-bold ise-c-promo__title">Francesca Unsworth</h3></a><p class="ise-c-promo__summary">Director, News and Current Affairs</p><span class="ise-c-promo__tags">Member</span></div><div class="ise-c-promo__image"><figure class="ise-c-img ise-c-img--inline"><img class="ise-c-img--responsive" alt="" src="https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/320x180/p07gmxmx.jpg" srcset="https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/320x180/p07gmxmx.jpg 320w, https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/384x216/p07gmxmx.jpg 384w, https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/416x234/p07gmxmx.jpg 416w, https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/640x360/p07gmxmx.jpg 640w, https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/720x405/p07gmxmx.jpg 720w, https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/752x423/p07gmxmx.jpg 752w, https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/832x468/p07gmxmx.jpg 832w, https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/1088x612/p07gmxmx.jpg 1088w, https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/1136x639/p07gmxmx.jpg 1136w, https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/1248x702/p07gmxmx.jpg 1248w, https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/1280x720/p07gmxmx.jpg 1280w, https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127im_/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/1920x1080/p07gmxmx.jpg 1920w"></figure></div><div class="ise-c-promo__inner"></div></li></ul></div><h2 id="boardpolicies" class="gel-trafalgar-bold ise-l-section-title ise-c-list__title">Board policies</h2><ul class="ise-c-list"><li class="ise-c-list-item"><span class="ise-c-list-item__icon"><svg class="ise-c-icon" alt="test" viewbox="0 0 32 32" version="1.1" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink"><path d="M21.3 3L27 8.7V29H5V3h16.3m.7-3H2v32h28V8l-8-8z"></path><path d="M10 13h12v3H10zm0 4h12v3H10zm0 4h12v3H10z"></path></svg></span><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127/http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/aboutthebbc/insidethebbc/managementstructure/boardregsandpolicies/board_standing_orders.pdf" class="ise-c-list-item__content"><span class="ise-c-list-item__title gel-pica-bold">Board standing orders</span></a></li><li class="ise-c-list-item"><span class="ise-c-list-item__icon"><svg class="ise-c-icon" alt="test" viewbox="0 0 32 32" version="1.1" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink"><path d="M21.3 3L27 8.7V29H5V3h16.3m.7-3H2v32h28V8l-8-8z"></path><path d="M10 13h12v3H10zm0 4h12v3H10zm0 4h12v3H10z"></path></svg></span><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127/http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/aboutthebbc/insidethebbc/managementstructure/boardregsandpolicies/board_code_of_practice.pdf" class="ise-c-list-item__content"><span class="ise-c-list-item__title gel-pica-bold">Board code of practice</span></a></li><li class="ise-c-list-item"><span class="ise-c-list-item__icon"><svg class="ise-c-icon" alt="test" viewbox="0 0 32 32" version="1.1" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink"><path d="M21.3 3L27 8.7V29H5V3h16.3m.7-3H2v32h28V8l-8-8z"></path><path d="M10 13h12v3H10zm0 4h12v3H10zm0 4h12v3H10z"></path></svg></span><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127/http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/aboutthebbc/insidethebbc/managementstructure/boardregsandpolicies/delegation_of_authority_and_matters_reserved_for_the_board.pdf" class="ise-c-list-item__content"><span class="ise-c-list-item__title gel-pica-bold">Delegation of authority and matters reserved for the board</span></a></li><li class="ise-c-list-item"><span class="ise-c-list-item__icon"><svg class="ise-c-icon" alt="test" viewbox="0 0 32 32" version="1.1" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink"><path d="M21.3 3L27 8.7V29H5V3h16.3m.7-3H2v32h28V8l-8-8z"></path><path d="M10 13h12v3H10zm0 4h12v3H10zm0 4h12v3H10z"></path></svg></span><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127/http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/aboutthebbc/whoweare/bbcboard/information-sharing-protocol.pdf" class="ise-c-list-item__content"><span class="ise-c-list-item__title gel-pica-bold">Information sharing protocol</span></a></li><li class="ise-c-list-item"><span class="ise-c-list-item__icon"><svg class="ise-c-icon" alt="test" viewbox="0 0 32 32" version="1.1" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink"><path d="M21.3 3L27 8.7V29H5V3h16.3m.7-3H2v32h28V8l-8-8z"></path><path d="M10 13h12v3H10zm0 4h12v3H10zm0 4h12v3H10z"></path></svg></span><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127/http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/aboutthebbc/insidethebbc/managementstructure/boardregsandpolicies/legal_proceedings_and_signing_authority.pdf" class="ise-c-list-item__content"><span class="ise-c-list-item__title gel-pica-bold">Legal proceedings and signing authority</span></a></li></ul><div class="ise-c-accordion"><h2 id="boardminutes" class="gel-trafalgar-bold ise-l-section-title">Board minutes</h2><div role="list"><section class="ise-c-accordion-drawer" role="listitem"><div class="ise-c-accordion-drawer__header"><div class="ise-c-accordion-drawer__header-text"><h3 id="" class="gel-pica-bold ise-u-m__b--0">2019/20</h3></div><button class="ise-c-accordion-drawer__header-btn" aria-expanded="false"><svg class="ise-c-icon ise-c-icon--sm" alt="test" viewbox="0 0 32 32" version="1.1" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink"><path d="M16 29L32 3h-7.2L16 18.3 7.2 3H0l16 26z"></path></svg><span 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3H0l16 26z"></path></svg><span class="ise-a11y-hide">Open 2018/19</span></button></div><div class="ise-c-accordion-drawer__content" hidden=""><ul class="ise-c-text__list ise-c-text__content gel-body-copy"><li><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127/http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/aboutthebbc/whoweare/bbcboard/board-minutes-march-2019.pdf">March 2019</a></li><li><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127/http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/aboutthebbc/whoweare/bbcboard/board-minutes-february-2019.pdf">February 2019</a></li><li><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127/http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/aboutthebbc/whoweare/bbcboard/board-minutes-january-2019.pdf">January 2019</a></li><li><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127/http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/aboutthebbc/whoweare/bbcboard/board-minutes-december-2018.pdf">December 2018</a></li><li><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127/http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/aboutthebbc/insidethebbc/managementstructure/seniormanagement/ebmins/ebmins_nov18.pdf">November 2018</a></li><li><a class="ise-c-list-item__title gel-pica-bold" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127/http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/aboutthebbc/insidethebbc/managementstructure/seniormanagement/ebmins/ebmins_oct18.pdf">October 2018</a></li><li><a class="ise-c-list-item__title gel-pica-bold" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127/http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/aboutthebbc/insidethebbc/managementstructure/seniormanagement/ebmins/ebmins_sept18.pdf">September 2018</a></li><li><a class="ise-c-list-item__title gel-pica-bold" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127/http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/aboutthebbc/insidethebbc/managementstructure/seniormanagement/ebmins/ebmins_jul18.pdf">July 2018</a></li><li><a class="ise-c-list-item__title gel-pica-bold" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127/http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/aboutthebbc/insidethebbc/managementstructure/seniormanagement/ebmins/ebmins_jun18.pdf">June 2018</a></li><li><a class="ise-c-list-item__title gel-pica-bold" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127/http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/aboutthebbc/insidethebbc/managementstructure/seniormanagement/ebmins/ebmins_may18.pdf">May 2018</a></li><li><a class="ise-c-list-item__title gel-pica-bold" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127/http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/aboutthebbc/insidethebbc/managementstructure/seniormanagement/ebmins/ebmins_apr18.pdf">April 2018</a></li></ul></div></section><section class="ise-c-accordion-drawer" role="listitem"><div class="ise-c-accordion-drawer__header"><div class="ise-c-accordion-drawer__header-text"><h3 id="" class="gel-pica-bold ise-u-m__b--0">2017/18</h3></div><button class="ise-c-accordion-drawer__header-btn" aria-expanded="false"><svg class="ise-c-icon ise-c-icon--sm" alt="test" viewbox="0 0 32 32" version="1.1" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink"><path d="M16 29L32 3h-7.2L16 18.3 7.2 3H0l16 26z"></path></svg><span class="ise-a11y-hide">Open 2017/18</span></button></div><div class="ise-c-accordion-drawer__content" hidden=""><ul class="ise-c-text__list ise-c-text__content gel-body-copy"><li><a class="ise-c-list-item__title gel-pica-bold" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127/http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/aboutthebbc/insidethebbc/managementstructure/seniormanagement/ebmins/ebmins_mar18.pdf">March 2018</a></li><li><a class="ise-c-list-item__title gel-pica-bold" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127/http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/aboutthebbc/insidethebbc/managementstructure/seniormanagement/ebmins/ebmins_feb18.pdf">February 2018</a></li><li><a class="ise-c-list-item__title gel-pica-bold" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127/http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/aboutthebbc/insidethebbc/managementstructure/seniormanagement/ebmins/ebmins_jan18.pdf">January 2018</a></li><li><a class="ise-c-list-item__title gel-pica-bold" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127/http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/aboutthebbc/insidethebbc/managementstructure/seniormanagement/ebmins/ebmins_dec17.pdf">December 2017</a></li><li><a class="ise-c-list-item__title gel-pica-bold" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127/http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/aboutthebbc/insidethebbc/managementstructure/seniormanagement/ebmins/ebmins_nov17.pdf">November 2017</a></li><li><a class="ise-c-list-item__title gel-pica-bold" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127/http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/aboutthebbc/insidethebbc/managementstructure/seniormanagement/ebmins/ebmins_oct17.pdf">October 2017</a></li><li><a class="ise-c-list-item__title gel-pica-bold" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127/http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/aboutthebbc/insidethebbc/managementstructure/seniormanagement/ebmins/ebmins_sep17.pdf">September 2017</a></li><li><a class="ise-c-list-item__title gel-pica-bold" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127/http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/aboutthebbc/insidethebbc/managementstructure/seniormanagement/ebmins/ebmins_jul17.pdf">July 2017</a></li><li><a class="ise-c-list-item__title gel-pica-bold" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127/http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/aboutthebbc/insidethebbc/managementstructure/seniormanagement/ebmins/ebmins_jun17.pdf">June 2017</a></li><li><a class="ise-c-list-item__title gel-pica-bold" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127/http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/aboutthebbc/insidethebbc/managementstructure/seniormanagement/ebmins/ebmins_may17.pdf">May 2017</a></li><li><a class="ise-c-list-item__title gel-pica-bold" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20191115080127/http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/aboutthebbc/insidethebbc/managementstructure/seniormanagement/ebmins/ebmins_apr17.pdf">April 2017</a></li></ul></div></section><section class="ise-c-accordion-drawer" role="listitem"><div class="ise-c-accordion-drawer__header"><div class="ise-c-accordion-drawer__header-text"><h3 id="archivedbbctrustminutes" class="gel-pica-bold ise-u-m__b--0">Archived BBC Trust minutes</h3><span class="ise-c-accordion-drawer__desc ise-u-m__b--0">2007-17</span></div><button class="ise-c-accordion-drawer__header-btn" aria-expanded="false"><svg class="ise-c-icon ise-c-icon--sm" alt="test" viewbox="0 0 32 32" version="1.1" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink"><path d="M16 29L32 3h-7.2L16 18.3 7.2 3H0l16 26z"></path></svg><span class="ise-a11y-hide">Open Archived BBC Trust minutes</span></button></div><div class="ise-c-accordion-drawer__content" hidden=""><ul class="ise-c-text__list 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ise-u-m__b--0">Archived Executive Board minutes</h3><span class="ise-c-accordion-drawer__desc ise-u-m__b--0">2007-17</span></div><button class="ise-c-accordion-drawer__header-btn" aria-expanded="false"><svg class="ise-c-icon ise-c-icon--sm" alt="test" viewbox="0 0 32 32" version="1.1" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink"><path d="M16 29L32 3h-7.2L16 18.3 7.2 3H0l16 26z"></path></svg><span class="ise-a11y-hide">Open Archived Executive Board minutes</span></button></div><div class="ise-c-accordion-drawer__content" hidden=""><ul class="ise-c-text__list ise-c-text__content gel-body-copy"><li><a href="/web/20191115080127/https://www.bbc.com/aboutthebbc/whoweare/bbcboard/2017minutes">2017 (Jan-Feb)</a></li><li><a href="/web/20191115080127/https://www.bbc.com/aboutthebbc/whoweare/bbcboard/2016minutes">2016</a></li><li><a href="/web/20191115080127/https://www.bbc.com/aboutthebbc/whoweare/bbcboard/2015minutes">2015</a></li><li><a href="/web/20191115080127/https://www.bbc.com/aboutthebbc/whoweare/bbcboard/2014minutes">2014</a></li><li><a href="/web/20191115080127/https://www.bbc.com/aboutthebbc/whoweare/bbcboard/2013minutes">2013</a></li><li><a href="/web/20191115080127/https://www.bbc.com/aboutthebbc/whoweare/bbcboard/2012minutes">2012</a></li><li><a href="/web/20191115080127/https://www.bbc.com/aboutthebbc/whoweare/bbcboard/2011minutes">2011</a></li><li><a href="/web/20191115080127/https://www.bbc.com/aboutthebbc/whoweare/bbcboard/2010minutes">2010</a></li><li><a href="/web/20191115080127/https://www.bbc.com/aboutthebbc/whoweare/bbcboard/2009minutes">2009</a></li><li><a href="/web/20191115080127/https://www.bbc.com/aboutthebbc/whoweare/bbcboard/2008minutes">2008</a></li><li><a href="/web/20191115080127/https://www.bbc.com/aboutthebbc/whoweare/bbcboard/2007minutes">2007</a></li></ul></div></section></div></div><div class="ise-c-break-out"><div class="ise-c-break-out__title"><svg class="ise-c-icon 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ise-c-promo__title">Audit and risk committee</h3></a><p class="ise-c-promo__summary">Responsible for reviewing and maintaining oversight of the BBC鈥檚 internal control and risk management processes including those key risks facing the corporation</p><span class="ise-c-promo__tags">Committee</span></div><div class="ise-c-promo__inner"></div></li><li class="ise-c-promo ise-c-promo--card"><div class="ise-c-promo__content"><a href="/web/20191115080127/https://www.bbc.com/aboutthebbc/whoweare/bbcboard/edstandards" class="ise-c-promo__link"><h3 id="editorialguidelinesandstandardscommittee" class="gel-pica-bold ise-c-promo__title">Editorial guidelines and standards committee</h3></a><p class="ise-c-promo__summary">Responsible for developing, and ensuring compliance with, the BBC鈥檚 editorial guidelines</p><span class="ise-c-promo__tags">Committee</span></div><div class="ise-c-promo__inner"></div></li><li class="ise-c-promo ise-c-promo--card"><div class="ise-c-promo__content"><a href="/web/20191115080127/https://www.bbc.com/aboutthebbc/whoweare/bbcboard/england" class="ise-c-promo__link"><h3 id="englandcommittee" class="gel-pica-bold ise-c-promo__title">England committee</h3></a><p class="ise-c-promo__summary">Advises on the BBC鈥檚 performance and services in England and whether it meets the needs of audiences</p><span class="ise-c-promo__tags">Committee</span></div><div class="ise-c-promo__inner"></div></li><li class="ise-c-promo ise-c-promo--card"><div class="ise-c-promo__content"><a href="/web/20191115080127/https://www.bbc.com/aboutthebbc/whoweare/bbcboard/fairtrading" class="ise-c-promo__link"><h3 id="fairtradingcommittee" class="gel-pica-bold ise-c-promo__title">Fair trading committee</h3></a><p class="ise-c-promo__summary">Responsible for assisting the Board in complying with Ofcom鈥檚 trading and separation regulatory requirements</p><span class="ise-c-promo__tags">Committee</span></div><div class="ise-c-promo__inner"></div></li><li class="ise-c-promo ise-c-promo--card"><div class="ise-c-promo__content"><a href="/web/20191115080127/https://www.bbc.com/aboutthebbc/whoweare/bbcboard/nominations" class="ise-c-promo__link"><h3 id="nominationscommittee" class="gel-pica-bold ise-c-promo__title">Nominations committee</h3></a><p class="ise-c-promo__summary">Responsible for making appointments to the Board and its committees.</p><span class="ise-c-promo__tags">Committee</span></div><div class="ise-c-promo__inner"></div></li><li class="ise-c-promo ise-c-promo--card"><div class="ise-c-promo__content"><a href="/web/20191115080127/https://www.bbc.com/aboutthebbc/whoweare/bbcboard/northernireland" class="ise-c-promo__link"><h3 id="northernirelandcommittee" class="gel-pica-bold ise-c-promo__title">Northern Ireland committee</h3></a><p class="ise-c-promo__summary">Advises on the BBC鈥檚 performance and services in Northern Ireland and whether it meets the needs of audiences</p><span class="ise-c-promo__tags">Committee</span></div><div class="ise-c-promo__inner"></div></li><li class="ise-c-promo ise-c-promo--card"><div class="ise-c-promo__content"><a href="/web/20191115080127/https://www.bbc.com/aboutthebbc/whoweare/bbcboard/remuneration" class="ise-c-promo__link"><h3 id="remunerationcommittee" class="gel-pica-bold ise-c-promo__title">Remuneration committee</h3></a><p class="ise-c-promo__summary">Responsible for reward and remuneration strategy across the BBC, including public services divisions and the commercial subsidiaries across the BBC.</p><span class="ise-c-promo__tags">Committee</span></div><div class="ise-c-promo__inner"></div></li><li class="ise-c-promo ise-c-promo--card"><div class="ise-c-promo__content"><a href="/web/20191115080127/https://www.bbc.com/aboutthebbc/whoweare/bbcboard/scotland" class="ise-c-promo__link"><h3 id="scotlandcommittee" class="gel-pica-bold ise-c-promo__title">Scotland committee</h3></a><p class="ise-c-promo__summary">Advises on the BBC鈥檚 performance and services in Scotland and whether it meets the needs of audiences</p><span class="ise-c-promo__tags">Committee</span></div><div class="ise-c-promo__inner"></div></li><li class="ise-c-promo ise-c-promo--card"><div class="ise-c-promo__content"><a href="/web/20191115080127/https://www.bbc.com/aboutthebbc/whoweare/bbcboard/wales" class="ise-c-promo__link"><h3 id="walescommittee" class="gel-pica-bold ise-c-promo__title">Wales committee</h3></a><p class="ise-c-promo__summary">Advises on the BBC鈥檚 performance and services in Wales and whether it meets the needs of audiences</p><span class="ise-c-promo__tags">Committee</span></div><div class="ise-c-promo__inner"></div></li></ul></div><div class="ise-c-promo-wrapper"><h2 id="contactthebbcboard" class="gel-trafalgar-bold ise-l-section-title ise-c-promo-wrapper__title">Contact the BBC Board</h2><ul class="ise-c-promo-wrapper__body"><li class="ise-c-promo ise-c-promo--feature"><div class="ise-c-promo__content"><a 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