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2. About the Trust
3. Who we are
4. The Trustees
5. Relationship with Executive Board

Relationship with Executive Board

The Trust and the Executive Board have different functions, which are set out in the Charter. We set the strategy and oversee the work of the Executive Board. The Executive Board oversees the day-to-day operations of the BBC.

The Trust

We set the strategy for the BBC as a whole; we approve the BBC's high-level budgets and hold the Executive Board to account for its performance. The Trust makes sure the BBC is run in the public interest and in the interests of licence fee payers.

The Executive Board

The Executive Board manages the BBC to achieve the strategic goals set by the Trust. The Executive Board directs the BBC's editorial and creative output; manages the day-to-day operations of the BBC and runs the BBC's finances to ensure best value for money. The Executive Board is led by the Director-General, who is chosen by the Trust.

Relationship between the Trust and the Executive Board

The relationship between us and the Executive Board is governed by the Charter and Agreement, and by a number of Protocols. Protocols are documents setting out how the BBC will put into practical effect the principles set out in the Charter.

You can find out more on the Governance framework page.

Governance framework

In this section:

• The Trustees
• How Trustees are appointed
• Relationship with Executive Board
• Other key relationships
• Register of interests
• Expenses
• Hospitality register