The structure of PAUL is a company limited by guarantee with charitable status.  It is run by a board of voluntary directors drawn from a number of sections;

Community Sector - Geographical             (10 Directors)

Communities of Interest                               (4 Directors)

State Sector                                                  (7 Directors)

Voluntary Sector                                           (1 Directors)

Social Partners                                             (6 Directors)

Elected Representatives                             (4 Directors)

Staff                                                                (1 Directors)

Independent Chairman                                

The Partnership operates through a system of sub-groups which enables organisations and individuals not represented at board level to participate in decision making.