We are governed by an Executive Board and an Operating Board with an independent appointed Chair.  This is to balance the professional and operational interests of the Partnership with strategic and policy issues. The structure aims to:

			reflect the diverse interests, concerns and objectives of the members of the Partnership and the strategic direction and objectives of the Partnership
			review the range of services offered by the Partnership, their delivery and importance
			consider issues relating to membership criteria, including eligibility and subscription levels
			review and agree the allocation of designated resources in accordance with the Partnership’s global business and financial plan, and objectives
			consider reports received from country meetings and endorse, agree implementation or refer elsewhere as appropriate
			reflect the nature and spirit of the Partnership, including the importance of professionalism, and respect for the independence and autonomy of institutions

The Executive Board is responsible for:

			the Partnership’s operating budget, and seeking the views of the Operating Board on the operating budget, including subscription levels, funding allocations to Partnership-supported countries and the overall model for revenue generation and allocation
			the Partnership’s global business and financial plan, and seeking the views of the Operating Board on these plans
			Setting the strategic direction and objectives of the Partnership, in consultation with the Operating Board

The Operating Board is responsible for:

			reflecting the professional interests and concerns of practitioners
			ensuring that professional standards are maintained and adhered to by all members of the Partnership: the British Council, Partnership institutions, their staff and representatives
			reviewing the range of services offered by the Partnership, their delivery and performance
			considering issues relating to membership criteria, including eligibility and subscription levels
			reviewing the allocation of designated resources in accordance with the Partnership’s global business and financial plan and objectives
			considering reports received from sector groups and working groups, and endorsing, agreeing implementation or referring elsewhere, as appropriate

Full details of our Executive and Operating Boards are available, including a list of Board members, and Board meetings minutes and papers.