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 Organizations (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.