The Authority comprises a Chair and up to ten members appointed by the Minister for a period of four years. Its responsibilities include:
- promoting public confidence in RQIA as an organisation committed to high quality service provision focused on user needs
- overseeing the achievement of strategic and operational aims and objectives;
- ensuring the organisation operates with integrity
- demonstrating commitment to quality improvement, robust performance assessment and value for money.
Authority Meetings
The Regulation and Quality Improvement Authority meets in public regularly throughout the year, and details of all upcoming meetings can be found below:
| Meeting | Date and Time | Venue |
| Authority Meeting | Thursday 30 April 2026 – 9:30am | The Mount Business and Conference Centre |
| Authority Meeting | Thursday 2 July 2026 – 9:30am | TBC |
| Authority Meeting | Thursday 27 August 2026 – 9:30am | Virtual Meeting |
| Authority Meeting | Thursday 5 November 2026 – 9:30am | TBC |
| Authority Meeting | Thursday 10 December 2026 – 9:30am | TBC |
| Authority Meeting | Thursday 25 March 2027 – 9:30am | Virtual Meeting |
RQIA Authority Meeting – Public Agenda – 30th April 2026
The Authority also has five committees:
- Audit and Risk Assurance Committee
- Business, Appointments and Remuneration Committee
- Enforcement Committee
- Legislative and Policy Committee
- Mental Health Committee (including Medical Appointments)
Terms of reference for these committees are contained within RQIA’s Standing Orders.