Leadership and Committees
The Mills Network operates through a set of standing leadership roles and committees established under its governance framework. These roles exist to support continuity, oversight, and coordinated decision-making, and are defined by function rather than individual tenure.
Leadership within the Network is structured to separate strategic coordination, operational execution, and independent oversight. Appointments are made against defined responsibilities and reporting obligations, with an emphasis on continuity and institutional memory rather than personal authority.
Individuals serving in leadership or committee roles act within formally delegated mandates. No single role holds unilateral decision-making authority over system-wide operations.
Executive coordination
Executive coordination functions are responsible for aligning long-horizon planning, cross-site operations, and external engagement within the parameters set by the Network’s governance framework. These roles operate as standing functions and are maintained to support continuity over time.
Executive Coordination Lead
Oversees strategic coordination across Network operations, including alignment between site development, energy integration, and governance obligations. Maintains escalation thresholds and convenes standing decision forums where required.
Operations Coordination Lead
Responsible for the coordination of operational standards, lifecycle planning, and cross-site continuity. Works in conjunction with regional operations teams and external infrastructure partners.
Standing committees
The Network maintains a set of standing committees to ensure structured review, accountability, and alignment with public-interest obligations. Committees operate under defined terms of reference and are convened on a regular schedule.
Oversight and Accountability Committee
Provides independent oversight of Network operations, reviews compliance with governance standards, and assesses long-term risk and system resilience. Maintains escalation and review pathways for decisions that affect multi-site operations.
Infrastructure and Energy Committee
Reviews infrastructure development plans, energy system integration, and long-term capacity modelling. Advises on alignment with regional energy systems and environmental constraints.
Public Mandate and Coordination Committee
Ensures that Network activities remain aligned with public-interest objectives, jurisdictional requirements, and international coordination frameworks. Reviews external-facing language where publication may create precedent.
Secretariat
The Secretariat supports the operation of standing governance bodies and formal decision forums, including agenda control, timekeeping, recordkeeping, and publication reference handling. Secretariat functions are non-decision-making by design, and exist to preserve procedural continuity and traceability over time.
Head of Secretariat
Maintains agendas and meeting records, issues reference identifiers where required, and supports the controlled release of committee outputs. Coordinates scheduling and attendance in accordance with established terms of reference.
Supporting officials and advisors
Certain meetings may also include supporting officials and advisors, present in a non-decision-making capacity to provide technical, legal, operational, or classification input. Attendance is determined by agenda requirements and may be limited to specific agenda items.
Supporting roles (non-decision-making)
Roles listed below support deliberation and record integrity and do not constitute membership of standing committees unless separately appointed under the governance framework.
Membership of leadership roles and committees is subject to periodic review. Appointments may change over time in response to operational needs, regulatory requirements, or governance review outcomes.
This page reflects the current organisational structure rather than the tenure of any individual.