The Governing Body

The Governing Body is the Board of Directors of the United Kingdom Council for Access and Equality UKCAE and manages the business of UKCAE on behalf of the membership.

The Governing Body represents the following sectors: Financial Services; Professional Services; Public Sector Organisations; Construction; Retail; IT and Communication; Manufacturing; Education and Training; Support Services.

Each of the 15 Founder Member organisations nominate a Board Member or equivalent to be a Director of UKCAE for three years. Subsequent nominations for Directors will come through the Governing Body.

The Non-Executive Chair of the Governing Body is nominated and elected from outside of UKCAE.

The Chair and Vice-Chair of the Council of Reference are invited to attend meetings of the Governing Body as Observers.

The Chief Executive of the Support Company is invited to attend meetings of the Governing Body in an advisory capacity.