The main function of the committees is to agree and oversee the implementation of RYA Cymru Wales policy in their respective areas. Responsibility for day-to-day management of each area rests with the RYA Cymru Wales's professional staff.
RYA Cymru Wales Regional Committees are sub-committees of the Board and form essential components of the structure of the sport in Wales. Regional Committees provide an essential conduit through which Board and staff can engage with volunteers, members, clubs and participants. The general purpose of the Regional Committees is to oversee effective implementation of the RYA Cymru Wales strategic goals and objectives.
To act as a high-level strategic committee to support and advise the RYA Cymru Wales Performance Manager on the Welsh performance programme to achieve ambitious strategic outcomes for the organisation.
The A & R Committee is responsible to the Board for (i) the financial controls and policies that are employed by RYA Cymru Wales, (ii) ensuring that the terms and conditions of any awards of funding from public bodies and other partners are properly observed and (iii) identifying and managing risks to the business of RYA Cymru Wales (iv) the integrity of the annual financial reporting to the Board and its membership (v) the review of governance requirements and policies.
There a number of specialist policy forming committees supporting UK activities.