Day-to-day BBC operations are run by 16 divisions. The main BBC Executive Board is made up of 9 directors and is chaired by the Director-General. A Creative Board, Journalism Board and Commercial Board report to the Executive Board. The Executive Board answers to the Board of Governors.

BBC Governors differ from directors of public companies, whose primary responsibilities are to shareholders and not consumers. BBC Governors represent the public interest, notably the interests of viewers and listeners.

The Governors safeguard the BBC's independence, set its objectives and monitor its performance. They are accountable to BBC licence payers and Parliament, and publish an Annual Report assessing its performance against objectives.

Executive Board Runs the BBC in the public interest by: Proposing key objectives Developing strategy and policy in light of the set objectives Operating all services within the strategic and policy framework

Board of Governors Ensures the BBC serves the public interest by: Setting key objectives Approving strategy and policy Monitoring performance and compliance, and reporting on both in the Annual Report Ensuring public accountability Appointing the Director-General and other Executive Committee members and determining their remuneration

The BBC is established under Royal Charter. The current Charter runs until 2006. A separate Agreement, accompanying the Charter, recognises the BBC's editorial independence and sets out its public obligations.

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