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Corporate Governance Framework

Our corporate governance framework sets out the necessary responsibilities and procedures that guarantee we operate properly.

Published
29 October 2021

Last updated
5 August 2025 - Changes

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Senior Independent Director

3.12 The Chair, with the agreement of the Commissioners, will appoint one of their number to act as the Senior Independent Director (SID).

3.13 The key role of the SID is to act as a sounding board for and source of support to the Chair, as an intermediary for the Chair and CEO, and for the Chair and other Commissioners as and when necessary.

3.14 Other key responsibilities of the SID are:

  • to provide a source of constructive challenge to the Chair
  • to provide an independent check on the relationship between the Chair and CEO, acting as an intermediary between them if needed
  • to maintain independent relationships with other Commissioners in order to receive feedback and act as a first reporting point for any concerns regarding the performance or conduct of the Chair. Any such concerns can also be reported to our sponsor body, the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS). This reporting procedure is in line with the Gambling Commission’s Speak Up (Whistleblowing) Policy
  • to ensure that accurate records are kept of any Chair performance discussions
  • to act as a reporting point for any concerns regarding whistleblowing or organisational culture that cannot be raised with Chair or CEO, including the concerns of key stakeholders
  • with the Governance Team, co-ordinate Commission input to DCMS for the Chair’s appraisal
  • to chair Board meetings in the absence of the Chair
  • to take the leading non-executive role in the recruitment of the Chair.

3.15 The SID is expected to undertake the following activities:

  • meet individually with the Commission Chair, and CEO, at appropriate intervals
  • meet individually with other Commissioners and members of the Executive Team at appropriate intervals
  • lead at least 2 SID sessions with Commissioners per year and provide feedback to the Chair
  • provide input to DCMS relating to the Chair’s appraisal.
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