As regional groups, the membership exists to support and enable the delivery of high quality services to governors, trustees, clerks and governance professionals, promoting and supporting effective governance in schools. The NAGAS board also provides a mechanism for professionals working in services supporting governance in schools and settings to access a range of materials, resources, information and development opportunities. It is the committee’s responsibility to influence and initiate national policy by identifying common themes emerging from the regions and then to communicate the outcomes to support the continuous improvement of governance support services nationally.