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: Sal Brinton
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 will also monitor the work of the other Federal Committees.
Federal Policy Committee
Chair: Vince Cable MP
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: Andrew Wiseman
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: Robert Woodthorpe Browne
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.
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 Executive 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 Executive.
English Council Executive
Chair: Liz Leffman
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.
