SATCEN shall have a Board that approves its annual and long-term work programme and the appropriate budget. The Board shall be a forum for discussing issues related to SATCEN's functioning, staff and equipment. The Board shall assess on a regular basis the implementation by SATCEN of the political guidance and operational direction referred to in Article 3. The Board shall adopt all relevant decisions relating to the fulfilment of SATCEN's mission, including proposals for activities under Articles 18, 19 and 20, provided that they are not reserved, under this Decision, for the Council or the Director of SATCEN.

The Board shall be chaired by the HR or by the HR's representative. The HR shall report to the Council on the work of the Board.

The Board shall be composed of one representative appointed by each Member State and one representative appointed by the Commission. Each member of the Board may be represented or accompanied by an alternate. Letters of appointment, duly authorised by the Member State or the Commission, as appropriate, shall be directed to the HR.

The Director of SATCEN or the Director's representative shall, as a rule, attend Board meetings. The Chairman of the European Union Military Committee, the Director-General of the European Union Military staff and the European Union Civilian Operations Commander may also attend Board meetings. Representatives of relevant Union institutions, agencies, bodies and entities as well as representatives of third States, international organisations and entities may also attend Board meetings to provide information in relation to specific agenda items, upon invitation by the Board.

Unless otherwise provided in this Decision, decisions of the Board shall be taken on a vote by the representatives of the Member States by qualified majority, the votes being weighted in accordance with Article 16(4) and 16(5) TEU. The Board shall adopt its rules of procedure.

The Board may decide to create ad hoc working groups or standing committees with the same format as the Board itself dealing with specific subjects or issues within its overall responsibility and acting under its supervision. The decision to create such a working group or committee shall set out its mandate, composition and duration.

The Board shall be convened by the Chairman at least twice a year and also at the request of at least one third of its members.