Our Governance

Our board members

Our leadership team

How we make decisions

The Framework Document sets out the relationship and responsibilities agreed between Salix and the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (“Department”). The current version of the agreement was published in January 2025, and can be found below.

Salix operates within delegated authorities agreed with the Department and HM Treasury, subject to any obligations under company law as a limited company. The CEO of Salix is the Accounting Officer for Salix and is accountable in respect of the handling and use of public funds. The Department has a shareholder representative director on the Salix Board.

The Board of Directors

A Board composed of executive and non-executive directors ensures that effective arrangements are in place to provide assurance on risk management, governance and internal control. This meets at least every two months. The Board works in accordance with a Business Operating Framework and Scheme of Delegation and Board members must observe the Code of Conduct for Board Members, see below.

A register of the interests of Board Members and the Executive Team can be found below.

 

In addition to the Salix Framework Document PDF available above, this document can also be found on the .Gov website - Salix Finance Framework Document.

 

Board minutes

Salix publishes minutes of Board meetings and agendas, policy proposals and decisions which may be viewed here.

The Board has two Committees to assist with its work:

Audit, Risk and Assurance Committee

The Audit, Risk and Assurance Committee meets quarterly and provides assurance on risk specifically. Its Terms of Reference can be found below.

The committee maintains oversight of internal audit activities, which are independent of operational activities.

People and Remuneration Committee

The People and Remuneration Committee meets at least twice a year. It provides guidance and oversight with regards to people strategies, core people policies and succession planning. It considers the salary and performance awards for the Chief Executive and the Executive Management Team, in line with Cabinet Office/HM Treasury guidance, and plays an advisory role in the pay setting process for all staff. Its Terms of Reference can be found below. The minutes of this Committee are confidential.

Annual Report

Our Annual Report and Financial Statements, including our Governance Statement can be found below.

Annual Report & Accounts 2023-24: correction

On page 11 of our Annual Report & Accounts 2023-24, under Scotland’s Public Sector Heat Decarbonisation Fund, it should read:

‘New in 2023/24 was the announcement of the Scottish Government of £20m in grant funding available in FY24/25 for projects to decarbonise heating systems by replacing them with zero direct emissions systems and for retrofit energy efficiency measures to support the overall decarbonisation of heat in buildings. We have allocated this funding to nine projects across Scotland.’

Salix Annual Business Plan

This report sets out Salix’s goals and objectives and how we will achieve them. The Annual Business Plan includes sections on our role, our mission, our people and core objectives for 2024-25. It also includes a section on delivering our core objectives.

 

Framework Documents, Procedures and Guidance

A series of policy and guidance documents ensure that Salix’s mission and objectives are clearly set out and that staff know what is expected of them, with practical guidance to assist in carrying out their functions. Published below are our key policies that govern the use of public funds, expected behaviours and our relationship with service users.

Other documents may be made available upon request.

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