The David MacBrayne Limited Board is the principal decision-making forum for DML. It has overall responsibility for leading and controlling the Group and is accountable to the parent company’s sole shareholder, the Scottish Ministers, for financial and operational performance. The Board approves Group strategy and monitors performance. The Board has adopted a formal schedule of matters specifically reserved for its decision, which is reviewed on an annual basis.
The role of the Chairman is distinct and separate, with a clear division of responsibility.
The Chair leads the Board and ensures the effective engagement and contribution of all Non-Executive and Executive Directors. Executive Directors have responsibility for all operating companies' business and act in accordance with the authority delegated from the Board. Responsibility for the implementation of policy, strategy and operational management is delegated to Executive management.
A minimum of four Board meetings are held each year. The Board is supplied with comprehensive information in advance of each meeting, including financial and operational reports covering the Group's business activities. Meetings are supplemented by workshops/development sessions as appropriate throughout the year.