The Arbitration Board is governed by a board of 12 members, appointed by various Danish authorities and organizations, as follows: the Danish Social and Housing Authority (2 members), Danish Regions and Local Government Denmark (1 member), the Danish Association of Consulting Engineers – FRI (1 member), Danish Association of Architectural Firms – Danske ARK (1 member), the Confederation of Danish Industry – DI (2 members), SMVdanmark (1 member), TEKNIQ Employers' Association (1 member), Danish Non-Profit Housing Association – BL (1 member), and the Danish Association of Construction Clients (1 member). The board itself appoints one additional member, who must be a lawyer with experience in construction law.
The members of the board are appointed for a term of 4 years and are generally individuals with experience in the industry. A member is solely guided by their own conviction and is not bound by any instructions from the organization or entity that nominated them. Reappointment is possible.
The chair and vice-chair serve for a term of two years. Reappointment is possible. Either the chair or the vice-chair must be appointed by the Danish Social and Housing Authority.
Members of the board may take on tasks within the Board’s framework as lawyers, experts, specialists, and technical judges, ensuring that the board collectively possesses both theoretical and practical experience, as well as "a finger on the pulse" regarding the tasks handled by the Board.
The Board revised its statutes in 2024, with effect from January 1, 2024. The statutes have been approved by the Danish Social and Housing Authority.
The tasks of the Arbitration Board are set out in the Board’s statutes and rules of procedure. The 2024 statutes entered into effect on January 1, 2024.
The Arbitration Board’s board of directors determines the overall guidelines for the activities of the Board, including the management and hearing of cases. The Board does not decide any specific cases.
The Board is presented with recommendations for the payment of fees to an arbitral tribunal that, for special reasons, exceed the usual limits.
The board of directors approves budgets and accounts. It may also discuss and make decisions on problematic administrative matters or complaints, unless such matters can be decided by the chair alone.
The Arbitration Board's board meets three to four times a year, including an annual strategic seminar. The Board may meet more frequently if necessary. Joint meetings may be held with the Presidium of the arbitral tribunals
