Governance
WordNet
noun
(1) The act of governing; exercising authority
"Regulations for the governing of state prisons"
"He had considerable experience of government"
(2) The persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpose of administering something
"He claims that the present administration is corrupt"
"The governance of an association is responsible to its members"
"He quickly became recognized as a member of the establishment"
WiktionaryText
Noun
- The process, or the power, of governing; government or administration.
- The specific system by which a political system is ruled.
- The group of people who make up an administrative body.
- The state of being governed.
- Accountability for consistent, cohesive policies, processes and decision rights.