Board of Governors: Statement of Primary ResponsibilitiesBoard of Governors
The University is a Higher Education Corporation in accordance with the Education Reform Act 1998. The institution attained University status in 1992 in accordance with the Further and Higher Education Act 1992. The 1992 Act invested powers in the Corporation, to be exercised by a Board of Governors.The Board of Governors oversees the activities of the University, determines its future direction, and develops an environment within which its Mission is achieved.
Terms of Reference (abridged)
The Board of Governors is responsible for:
- the determination of the educational character and mission of the University and for oversight of its activities;
- the effective and efficient use of resources, the solvency of the institution and for safeguarding its assets;
- approving annual estimates of income and expenditure;
- the appointment, grading, suspension, dismissal and determination of the pay and conditions of service of the Vice-Chancellor, and the Secretary to the Board of Governors;
- the appointment, grading, suspension, dismissal and determination, of the pay and conditions of service of the holders of such other senior posts as the Board of Governors may determine;
- setting a framework for the pay and conditions of staff other than the Vice-Chancellor, Secretary to the Board of Governors and holders of senior posts.
The Board discharges its responsibilities through a number of sub-committees:
- Employment and Finance Committee
- Audit Committee
- Nominations Committee
- Remuneration Committee
- Senior Post Appointment Committee
