8. Decision making
8.1 Decisions will be made by consensus where possible. Where consensus cannot be reached, a simple majority of voting members present will decide. The Chair has the casting vote in the event of a tie.
8.2 Once a decision has been taken by the Programme Board, all members are expected to respect and uphold that decision, regardless of their personal viewpoint. Members should actively champion agreed positions within their organisations and stakeholder networks to maintain consistency, credibility, and collective accountability for programme delivery.
8.3 Where urgent decisions are required between scheduled meetings, the Chair may seek agreement via correspondence or virtual meeting, ensuring quorum is maintained and decisions are formally recorded in the minutes of the next meeting.