As a party, we believe strongly in democracy, and this is reflected in our organisational structures. Our three main decision-making committees are elected by our members.
Members can also join party organisations, which are groups of like-minded people who share a particular interest or identity.
Federal Board
Chair: Mark Pack
The Federal Board (FB) will provide a strategic direction for the Party, using the Leader's strategy as a base and scrutinising this where required. In providing this strategic direction, the Federal Board also monitors the work of the other Federal Committees.
Federal Policy Committee
Chair: Ed Davey
The Federal Policy Committee (FPC) is responsible for the party's policy-making process and for commissioning research and development, from which it creates policy papers for debate by Conference.
Federal Conference Committee
Chair: Geoff Payne
The Federal Conference Committee (FCC) is responsible for staging Federal Conference – where party members have the chance to decide on party policy.
Federal International Relations Committee
Chair: Jonathan Fryer
The Federal International Relations Committee (FIRC) manages the Party’s relationships with sister parties internationally and oversees the organisation and provision of training for sister parties outside the UK. In addition, the FIRC co-ordinates the work of internationally-minded organisations within the framework of the Party and advises the Party on international policy where appropriate.
Specified Associated Organisations
Specified Associated Organisations (SAOs) are groups of party members that share, or support, a particular identity. SAOs are approved by the Federal Board and are entitled to submit motions to Conference.
Associated Organisations
Associated Organisations (AOs) are groups of party members that share a particular belief, interest or cause. AOs are approved by the Federal Board.
English Council Executive
The governing body of the English Liberal Democrats, or ‘English Party’, is the English Council, which meets twice a year. It is made up of representatives of all the 11 English Regional Parties, who are elected at their regional conferences.
Federal Finance and Resource Committee
Chair: Tony Harris
Federal Communications and Elections Committee
Chair: Lisa Smart
Federal People Development Committee
Chair: Barbara Gibson
Federal Audit and Scrutiny Committee
Chair: Helena Cole
