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Boards and committees

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Introduction

A brief overview of our governance bodies, managerial structure and scheme of delegation. More background information about our boards and committees

NERC Council

The top-level decision-making body for strategy, objectives and targets, and major resource decisions. More about NERC Council

Science & Innovation Strategy Board

This advises on developing NERC's integrated science strategy, prioritising and funding. More about the Science & Innovation Strategy Board

NERC Investment Committee

This committee is authorised by NERC Council to make investment decisions within agreed parameters. More about the NERC Investment Committee

Audit Committee

This committee can investigate any activity within its terms of reference and to seek any information it requires from NERC staff. More about the Audit Committee

Remuneration Committee

This oversees the mechanism for setting pay and performance bonuses for NERC's most senior staff. More about the Remuneration Committee

NERC Executive Board

The Board executes Council's policies and decisions and manages NERC. More about the NERC Executive Board

National Capability Advisory Group

This group was set up to consider and provide advice to the Science & Innovation Strategy Board on NERC's long-term requirements for the provision of National Capability. More about the National Capability Advisory Group

Contacts

Who to contact for more information on these boards and committees.  More about who to contact

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