Corporate governance

The Board is responsible for setting ORR’s strategy and oversight of its efficient, effective and economic delivery. The Chairman of the Board is Chris Bolt. The Board meets monthly and consists of a mix of non-executive and executive directors. Details of its members (including remuneration and registered interests), rules of procedure and Board minutes can be found on the “ORR Board” section of this site.

The Board has four Committees covering Audit, Remuneration, Periodic Review and Safety Regulation. It may also appoint other committees to deal with specific areas of work, for example, to provide a steer on competition cases or open access applications. Private Office, consisting of a Board Secretary, Assistant Board Secretary and a Personal Assistant, supports the Board, Chairman and Chief Executive.

The Chief Executive is an executive member of the Board. He is responsible for the delivery by the Office of the strategy set by the Board, for carrying out effectively the duties assigned to ORR under statute. He is in charge of ensuring the Office operates efficiently, with integrity and probity. He works closely with the Chairman to engage with external stakeholders at all levels.

ORR's Audit Committee has a key role in corporate governance supporting the Board and the accounting officer in reviewing the adequacy of ORR's risk, control and governance processes. The Committee comprises a Chairman (Peter Bucks), member (Jane May) and independent member (Jeremy Chittleburgh). The Committee's Annual Report to the Board and the accounting officer is available in related links.