National, language, and special-focus service boards are a tier of the OA service structure.
National service boards (NSBs) are composed of groups and intergroups who share a common purpose; to deal with issues that require a combination of membership and financial resources of intergroups and groups established within a single country.
Language service boards (LSBs) are composed of groups, intergroups, and national service boards to serve the common needs of a language group, regardless of geographic proximity.
Special-focus service boards (SFSBs) are composed of two or more groups or intergroups to serve the common needs of groups/intergroups with the same special focus, regardless of geographic proximity.