About us

Main Responsibilities

Provides the S4C television service
Ensures that the services conform with the relevant regulatory requirements, including the Ofcom Broadcast Code
Considers the views of the public about S4C programmes
Approves the S4C annual strategy, budget and long-term financial plan
Oversees, approves and scrutinises the appropriate management of S4C
Operates as a public body
Operates as regulator on a limited number of matters in relation to S4C services on the web
Prepares annual reports and accounts
Appoints a Chief Executive and a Secretary
The Board doesn't get involved with any day to day decisions, such as commissioning or editorial decisions. This arrangement has existed since 1982
The Board ensures that it remains at arms-length from decision made by S4C officers, especially those that relate to the channel's content

The Unitary Board's Standing Orders

Reviewed: March 2022; Next review: March 2027
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