Management and accountability

The Agency’s relationship with the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, and its accountability to Ministers and the Northern Ireland Assembly, are set out in a Framework Document. The Chief Executive is responsible to the Minister for our operations and performance. The Minister determines the policy framework within which we operate, the level of resources made available each year, and the scope of our activities. The Minister also approves our Corporate and Business Plans, sets key performance targets and monitors our performance.

A senior official within the DARD core advises the Minister on strategic issues relating to the Agency and its business performance.

The Agency Management Board consists of the Chief Executive and three functional Directors.