Structure
The diagram below summarises the structure of formal decision making bodies in the ICO, as agreed by the Executive Team meeting of 4 October 2010.
Purpose of the committees
Management Board
Management Board provides high level oversight and support for the Information Commissioner and the ICO. It develops longer term strategy, monitors progress against strategy and provides assurance to the Commissioner that the ICO is properly managed.
View the Management Board terms of reference
Executive Team
Executive Team provides day to day leadership and management of the ICO and has overall responsibility for developing and delivering against the ICO’s corporate and business plans.
View the Executive Team terms of reference
Audit Committee
In support of the Information Commissioner and his Board, the Audit Committee provides scrutiny, oversight and assurance in respect of risk control and government procedures.
View the Audit Committee terms of reference
Remuneration Committee
The Remuneration Committee advises the Commissioner and his Board on the ICO’s remuneration policies and practices for all staff.
View the Remuneration Committee terms of reference
Information Rights Committee
The Information Rights Committee determines the ICO’s information rights risks and priorities and oversees implementation of the Information Rights Strategy.
View the Information Rights Committee terms of reference
Health and Safety Committee
The Health and Safety Committee assists the Commissioner and his Executive Team in the discharge of health and safety responsibilities.
View the Health and Safety Committee terms of reference
Equality and Diversity Committee
The Equality and Diversity Committee develops and implements appropriate strategies and action plans to ensure that the ICO fulfils its statutory obligations in respect of equality and diversity.
View the Equality and Diversity Committee terms of reference
Project Boards
Where projects are formally set up these will report via the relevant Executive Team member to Executive Team as appropriate.