Public Bodies Non-Executive Directors: Principles and Standards
11 March 2021 The guidance on this page sets out the roles, expectations and responsibilities, for all public body Non-Executive Directors ( NEDs). It also sets out the conduct, good practice, and the principles that underpin effective working relationships and good governance. NEDs, also known in the context of arm’s-length bodies ( ALBs) as non-executive board members, play a critical role in leading public bodies. NEDs are appointed to the boards of organisations to bring independence, impartiality, wide experience, special knowledge and personal qualities. NEDs are expected to act in ...