The BLUE MED Functional Airspace Block (BM FAB) was established after the signature of the State Level Agreement (SLA) by the four signatory Member States (Cyprus, Greece, Italy and Malta). In accordance with Article 19 of this Agreement the Governing Board was set up as the decision making body for the implementation, operation and further development of the BM FAB. Four civilian members and as many military representatives, each one from the four Member States, make up the Governing Board. To assist the Board five other bodies have also been set up as described below.