Governance

This page describes the governance arrangements under which MannCert Ltd operates.

Governance Principles

• Impartiality: certification decisions based solely on conformity evidence

• Transparency: standards, processes, and governance publicly documented

• Accountability: all decisions recorded, auditable, and subject to appeal

• Independence: MannCert operates independently from the framework developer, the licensing authority, and all certified or applicant entities

• Proportionality: structures and enforcement proportionate to certification scale

Corporate Structure

MannCert Ltd is incorporated in England and Wales and registered at Companies House. The company is currently directed by its sole director. Governance is structured around published instruments, documented decision-making, and auditable processes that ensure certification outcomes are anchored in standards rather than individual discretion.

Governance Safeguards

• All assessments conducted against published, versioned normative standards available for external review

• All certification decisions documented with written rationale and supporting evidence

• All decisions subject to the published Appeals Procedure

• Conflict of Interest and Independence Statement establishes institutional separation from the framework body

• Enforcement and Revocation Charter defines grounds and procedures, removing discretion

• Registry operates with cryptographic chaining for tamper-evident integrity

Governance Evolution

Current Phase: Published Safeguards

Certification operates under published standards, formal governance instruments, and defined appeals procedures. All processes produce auditable outcomes.

Next Phase: Independent Review Capacity

As certification activity grows, MannCert will appoint independent reviewers with relevant professional expertise for assessment review, appeals, and governance oversight.

Future Phase: Formal Oversight Structure

At appropriate scale, MannCert will establish a formal governance body with independent membership. Its composition and mandate will be published when established.