MHA will be managed by a group of governor directors or a 'Trust'. These governor directors will include the lead sponsor and the co-sponsors, including Manchester City Council. There will always be at least one elected parent representative and several co-opted members. There will also be an option for Trusts to appoint staff governors. The Principal of the academy will automatically be a governor. MHA will have a governing body that will ensure MHA will retain its distinctive character. The governing body will be part of an overall Academy structure and will report to the MHA Trust Board.