The Board
The Board (or more strictly "Corporation") consists of 17 members drawn from various backgrounds (12 external members, two staff members, two student members and the Principal). This constitution was determined by the Corporation itself in accordance with the framework prescribed in the Instrument of Government which is a set of regulations made under the Further and Higher Education Act 1992.
The Corporation has the power to vary its constitution within the rules of the Instrument but any proposed change outside this framework requires the approval of the Secretary of State for Education and Employment. Members of the Corporation hold office for up to four years (except for the staff member who holds office for two years and the student members who normally hold office for one year). All members are eligible for re-appointment. Responsibility for maintaining an experienced and balanced membership and for ensuring continuity rests with the Corporation.
The legal responsibilities of the Corporation are set out in the Articles of Government.
The main responsibilities are:
- Determining the education character and mission of the College;
- Approving a quality strategy;
- Exercising oversight of College activities;
- Ensuring the effective and efficient use of resources, the solvency of the College and the safeguarding of its assets;
- Approving annual estimates of income and expenditure;
- Acting as employer of all College staff
