OUR MISSION & AIM The commission will promote fair and equal access to justice in Northern Ireland in it's provision of publicly funded legal services. Our aim is to provide high quality, customer focused services that target those in greatest need and demonstrate value for money.   THE COMMISSION The Northern Ireland Legal Services Commission assumed responsibility on 1 November 2003 for the provision of publicly funded services in Northern Ireland. The Commission is an executive Non-Departmental Public Body (NDPD) that is sponsored by the Northern Ireland Court Service, a part of the Ministry of Justice. The powers of the Commission are set out in Article 7 of the Access to Justice (Northern Ireland) Order 2003. The Commission operates within: The Access to Justice (Northern Ireland) Order 2003. Regulations, directions and guidance by the Ministry of Justice: The resources provided by Parliament through the Ministry of Justice. Board Members: Jim Daniell Chairman From November 2007 - November 2010 Mr Les Allamby From July 2003 - August 2009 Mrs Breidge Gadd From July 2003 - August 2009 Mr Jeremy Harbison From July 2003 - August 2009 Mr Miceal McCoy From July 2003 - August 2009 Mr Ronnie Spence From July 2003 - August 2009 Mr Wilson Matthews From September 2006 - August 2009 Mrs Hilary McCartan From September 2006 - August 2009 Mr Joseph Donnelly From September 2006 - August 2009 Ms Fiona Donnelly From September 2006 - August 2009 Mrs Gillian McGaughey From February 2009 - January 2010    TERMS & CONDITIONS