How to use this model scheme of delegation

This model scheme of delegation has been drafted by a working party of 6 governance professionals, supported by the DES.

Each area of the scheme of delegation relates to statutory and best practice functions of governance in a MAC and where the delegated responsibility for each area lies as follows:

Accountable = accountable for the area/task/decision.  This is usually the MAC Board of Directors as the legally accountable and liable body

Responsible = responsible for delivering the area/task/decision in line with agreed MAC policies

Consulted = consulted on the area/task/decision and entitled to give/receive feedback

Informed = informed of the area/task/decision through agreed communications channels.  No feedback is required from this tier of governance

Provide assurance = monitor the delivery of the area/task/decision and provide assurance to the Board

Each area/task/decision must be undertaken in line with  and following any explanatory notes for that task.  A link for any notes is provided in the column headed "Annexe Note" of the Scheme of Delegation table.

The model scheme of delegation has been drafted to indicate suggested delegations based on nationally recognised best practice and direction from the DES.

Areas that are greyed out are non-negotiable and delegated powers must remain as laid out in this model scheme of delegation.  The areas that are not greyed out may be amended to reflect the practises within an individual MAC context.

Additional operational areas may be added if required to meet the needs of your MAC so long as they do not conflict with any non-negotiable area identified within this scheme.

It is the responsibility of the MAC Board of Directors to review the scheme of delegation annually and in particular, the areas where flexibility is permitted.

MAC Board Directors may add additional areas within this Scheme of Delegation in line with their MAC's operational requirements.