The Governing Board consists of the Special Prosecutor, the Deputy Special Prosecutor, six institutional representatives from six (6) Public Anti-Corruption, Security and Intelligence Agencies, not below the rank of Director nominated by the heads of the respective agencies, and one (1) other person who is female representing the anti-corruption Civil Society Organisations (CSO). The Board elects its chairperson from amongst its members other than the Special Prosecutor and the Deputy Special Prosecutor to:

1. formulate policies necessary for the achievement of the objectives of the Office
2. ensure the proper and effective performance of the functions of the Office
3. advise the Special Prosecutor on the recruitment and selection of the Secretary and other senior staff of the Office;
4. develop and monitor the implementation of a code of conduct for the staff of the Office;
5. facilitate cooperation between the Office and relevant national investigative bodies to ensure the proper and effective performance of the functions of the Office; and 
6. advise the Special Prosecutor on any policy matters that may be referred to the Board by the Special Prosecutor