Panels and Boards
The Single Assurance Framework (SAF) replaces the Gateway process previously in place and will be applied across the lifecycle of all projects and programmes that will incur a financial liability on WMCA. A number of Panels and Boards are in place to help with the SAF Approvals process. Refer to the documents below for further information and guidance:
Investment Panel / Investment Board / WMCA Board (>£5m+)
- WMCA Board Report Template
- Investment Panel Guide - WMCA Members
- Investment Panel Terms of Reference
- Investment Board Terms of Reference
Executive Board (SLT) - (£1m - <£5m)
WMCA Approvals Schedule
This document includes deadline dates for the submission of business cases to the Programme Assurance & Appraisal team (to ensure alignment with the SAF and that governance approval timescales are achieved).