Governance resources

To support our organisations run effectively and efficiently in line with best practice and relevant company, trade union and charity law we have a number of policies and articles of association guiding our activities. 

Articles of Association  

Both BAOT and RCOT have separate Articles of Association that set out our constitution and dictate how we are governed and operate. They cover various aspects, including:   

  • our charitable purpose   
  • how trustees are appointed, their powers, and their responsibilities  
  • procedures for holding board meetings, delegation and managing conflicts of interests  

Governance policies

Our policies cover a range of our work. You can read policies that are of particular relevance to our governance and or members: 

Observing Council and Board meetings 

RCOT Scheme of Delegation

Additional policies to follow

Governance terms 

Want to understand more about what the different governance terms mean? 

Read governance terms