# AI governance charter

> For reference purposes only. Not legal advice. Draft for review by a qualified professional.

> How to use this template. Purpose, membership, decision rights, meeting cadence, escalation and reporting for your governance group. Replace every [placeholder], delete guidance notes and have a qualified professional review the result. Template version 1.0, last reviewed 2026-10-03. Certainty: simplified.

## Purpose and authority

State why the group exists and what authority it holds.

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## Scope

State which AI systems and business units the charter covers.

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## Membership and quorum

List roles that sit on the group, the chair and the minimum number needed to decide.

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## Decision rights

Say what the group decides, what it recommends and what is escalated.

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## Meeting cadence

Say how often the group meets and how agendas and minutes are kept.

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## Escalation

Describe how issues move to the executive sponsor or board.

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## Reporting and review

Say what is reported, to whom and how often; set the charter review date.

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## Certainty notes

- Simplified: a general starting point. Rules differ by region.

> For reference purposes only. This site offers general guidance for learning and planning; it is not legal advice and creates no lawyer-client relationship. Rules change often, so check the primary sources and qualified counsel before you act.