The SYJS Management Board was established in June 2007. It is a governing body for the Secretariat to which the Clerk and Treasurer reports, as well as consulting the Joint Authorities and District Councils on issues such as performance, future development, and structures.

The members of the Board are:
South Yorkshire Police Authority - Charles Perryman (Chair)
South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Authority - Cllr Jim Andrews (Chair)
South Yorkshire Pensions Authority - Cllr Richard Wraith (Vice Chair)
South Yorkshire Integrated Transport Authority - Cllr Mick Jameson (Chair)
District Councils - Cllr Roger Stone (Leader, Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council) and Cllr Paul Sriven (Leader, Sheffield City Council).

The Board is chaired by Charles Perryman.

The Board is attended by members of the Secretariat Management Team and the District Auditor.