Board and Chief Executive

The Board of the Health Information and Quality Authority

The Authority’s Board was established on 15 May 2007. It is comprised of a Chairperson and eleven non-executive directors. The directors have a range of experiences that include representation from health and social care professionals, lay members and industry.

The Board meet every two months on a statutory basis but also when required.

There are four sub-committees which support the activities of the Board in governing the functions of the Authority:

• The health and social care governance committee supports the Board by overseeing the effectivness, governance and controls around the delivery of the Authority’s health and social care functions.
• The information, research and technologies committee supports the Board on key aspects of the Authority’s information and Health Technology Assessment functions, including the progress on and governance of these functions
• The audit and corporate governance committee supports the Board by monitoring the Authority’s compliance with its statutory functions and the effectiveness of the corporate governance, financial management, procurement, risk management and internal audit arrangements.
• The remuneration and nominations committee supports the Board by monitoring the organisational needs and managerial development of the Authority.

Organisational structure and Executive Management Team

There are six directorates and a Chief Executive’s Office that are managed by an Executive Managment Team.

Chief Executive’s Office

The CEO and her office are responsible for managing and controlling the business and administration of the Authority. It provides oversight, direction and support to enable the Authority deliver its objectives effectively and efficiently and in a well-governed way. The administration needs of the Board are also met through this office.

Board Meeting Minutes

• 22 - 23 November 2011
• 21 September 2011
• 6  July 2011