Agency Framework Document

The Chief Executive, as Agency Accountable Officer, is personally accountable to Scottish Ministers for the performance of the Agency and delivery of its functions. In doing so, they are supported by the Advisory Board. The Board’s role is to provide advice, support and challenge to the Chief Executive about discharging the Chief Executive’s functions, in particular around strategy, significant operational issues, Best Value and overall governance.

The Advisory Board is made up of executive and non-executive members, as determined by the Chief Executive, and subject to annual performance review by him. The non-executive members are appointed to bring an independent, external perspective to the work of the Agency. At least two of the non-executive members also sit on the Agency’s Audit Committee.

The Chief Executive is responsible for the recruitment of the Agency’s non-executive Board members. The Chief Executive may also establish any other corporate committees that may be required to discharge the Agency’s responsibilities and functions.