The Authority

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:

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.