The Conservancy was first registered on 19 May 2000 with Cape Nature, the Western Cape Provincial Government’s agency for Environmental Management as a voluntary association of landowners. But to comply with Treasury requirements for receiving government funding the association was registered as a Non-profit Company with members in terms of the South African Companies Act. It is governed by a Management Committee (MANCO) annually elected by members at the Annual General Meeting where the annual report and audited financial statements are approved as well. MANCO, who also works closely together with all stakeholders in the Agulhas Biodiversity Initiative, is responsible for the daily management and control of the Conservancy’s finances, administration, contracts, policy development and communication including liaison with government departments, local industry, and surrounding communities. Currently the Chairman acts as the Chief Executive Officer of MANCO.