The Partnership Board comprises 3 nominees from each Council, 3 representatives of the business sector, 3 representatives of the Higher or further Education sector and 1 representative from each of Scottish Enterprise, Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE), Skills Development Scotland, and Visit Scotland. There may also be provision to co-opt an additional 3 members either from other organisations or on the basis of experience or skills. The Partnership Board has delegated powers, but major strategic and funding decisions require to be remitted for approval to the Joint Committee. In broad terms, the functions of the partnership Board are (i) Development of the Ayrshire Economic Strategy and overseeing delivery of its Action Plan; and (ii) Support for AGD, its projects and the Project Management Office (PMO). This committee is currently chaired and administered by South Ayrshire Council.