# Governance & Structure

We aren't a conventional hierarchy with bosses. We're also not a "flat" structure. We're structured to be highly adaptable, while also being clear about which roles make which decisions.   

### Holacracy

We use the rules of the Holacracy Constitution to govern how authority gets distributed throughout the organisation.  This is then reflected in the roles and policies you'll find [in Glassfrog](https://app.glassfrog.com/organizations/24477/orgnav/roles/13277834).   

The **Direction Circle** ultimately holds ATT's overall purpose. It distributes decision-making authority and resources to its sub-Circles and sub-Roles.  

![Overview only - this does not necessarily reflect our exact current structure.](/files/RO5LfExO7Vg3oYfW0f8Q)

### Articles of Association

In certain special circumstances, the Holacracy Constitution may be superceded by our [**Articles of Association**](https://workdrive.zohopublic.eu/external/31623738e0f15d53a6d0d54dfd5d921f68e4d0d8c04d6cfd2a4c60ebbe7037fb). These are rules our company directors must legally use in circumstances where conflicts can't be resolved using Holacracy's rules. 

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