mrdc is governed by a board of directors, which is chaired by isacc lupari by virtue of his position as 'chief secretary' of the state. since march 2008, the managing director of mrdc has been augustine mano. in october 2011, mano's appointment was terminated by acting prime minister belden namah, upon allegations that the mrdc had made improper investments under his management. however, mano was reinstated a week later by prime minister peter o'neill.