6.1 Meeting with the German Public Employment Services The German Public Employment Services (PES) or the Bundesagentur fr Arbeit (BA) is the labour market's biggest service provider and as a public body with self-governance. It acts independently but within the framework of applicable law. The PES is made up of the head office in Nuremberg; 10 Regional Directorates; 178 Employment Agencies and approximately 610 branch offices. The PES is headed by the Executive Board. The board manages and administrates its businesses. It represents the German Public Employment Services in and out of court. The Board of Governors as an institution of supervision and legislation monitors the work of the full-time Executive Board and advises on current labour questions.