> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://usecaseframework.openactive.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://usecaseframework.openactive.io/appendix-two-governance-and-accountability-structure-guidance/governance-and-accountability-structures.md).

# Governance and accountability structures

When agreeing the structure of your use case community, it may be helpful to think about the following: 

* **Group structure** - Required roles and/or which contributions will come from within the use case community and which will come from external contributors.
* **Resourcing** - Where do you need to invest time/money?
* **Leadership structure** - How does oversight and accountability work in your use case community? How does this help you to deliver? This may depend on your agreed [funding model](/appendix-six-funding-model-guidance/funding-model-guidance.md).
* **Infrastructure** - Are there any particular policies and procedures that you have in place that support you to deliver better work? You may wish to create a [Terms of Reference](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terms_of_reference) (ToR) or [Memorandum of Understanding](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Memorandum_of_understanding) (MoU) for the use case community.

## Resources

* [Chartered Governance Institute UK and Ireland](https://www.cgi.org.uk/knowledge/resources)