The Board & Executive

The Board
Board members contribute a wealth of skills from both public and private sectors, knowledge, expertise, experience and perspectives.

They act in accordance, and comply with, recognised best practice set out in On Board: A Guide for Members of Statutory Boards. As Board members appointed through the public appointments process, members perform their role in accordance with The Ethical Standards in Public Life etc. (Scotland) Act 2000. This means that the Authority acts in a way that is accountable, proportionate and transparent, and which accords with the nine key principles underpinning public life in Scotland: Selflessness, Integrity, Accountability, Openness, Leadership, Objectivity, Honesty, Public Service, and Respect.

Look at this section for more information about the Authority’s current Board.

The Executive Team

The Board is supported to carry out its functions and responsibilities by a team of staff, who act in a range of capacities and support the delivery of the Authority’s functions, responsibilities and duties as set out in this Corporate Strategy. 

The Authority’s staff team is led by a Chief Executive who is the principal advisor to the Board. As Accountable Officer the Chief Executive also has a personal accountability to Parliament for the way in which the Authority is being run, and how financial resources across the Authority and Police Scotland are being managed.

Look at this section for more information about the Authority’s senior management team.