It did not control the day-to-day work of the staff (who were initially employed by the University of London and later by the University of the West of England), but from the early days of the Wiltshire County History project the committee was responsible for ensuring that funding was available for staff salaries and other expenses, offices provided, and suitable projects undertaken.
The committee did not manage day-to-day operations of the staff (who were initially employed by the University of London and later by the University of the West of England), but from the early days of the Wiltshire County History project, it was responsible for ensuring that funding was available for staff salaries, office space, and suitable projects.