Scheme’s governance

At the time when the Scheme was developed any changes were agreed by consensus among our members and no governance structure has been put in place as it was not seen as necessary. In 2020 it became clear that to ensure the Misconduct Disclosure Scheme can adapt and improve over time, while supporting large numbers of Implementing Organisations, a governance process needed to be established.

  • Governance process

    In our implementation meeting in March 2020 it became clear that to ensure the Misconduct Disclosure Scheme can adapt and improve over time it would need a light touch Governance process to enable clear decision-making. Such decisions should incorporate the perspectives of all stakeholders, particularly when the scheme is implemented by perhaps hundreds of diverse organisations. This webpage outlines the agreed approach.

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  • Advisory Panel Terms of Reference

    The Scheme’s governance is designed as a process to review and make decisions on any substantive changes to the scheme, including changes to the expectations of implementing organisations. Given the substantial flexibility existing within the scheme this process is not required for non-substantive changes.

    Terms of Reference

  • Advisory Panel Members

    The Advisory Panel consist of ten individuals, bringing a range of perspectives from Local NGOs, INGOs, UN Agencies, Donors, Private Sector Providers, PSEAH, HR and Legal technical specialists and Survivors of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse.

    Meet the AP Members

  • Advisory Panel recommendations

    A list of all recommendations made by the Advisory Panel and ratified by the SCHR chair.

    Recommendations