- Setting the strategic direction of the College;
- The determination of the College’s educational character and mission and oversight of its activities;
- The effective and efficient use of resources, the solvency of the institution and the Corporation and for safeguarding their assets;
- For approving annual estimates of income and expenditure;
- The appointment, grading suspension, dismissal and determination of the pay and conditions of service of the holders of senior posts;
- Setting a framework for the pay and conditions of service of all other staff;
- Monitoring progress towards achievement of the College’s agreed targets;
- Assisting in the formulation and monitoring of the College’s strategic plan which will provide the essential framework for the internal management of the College;
- Setting measurable annual targets to support the College’s business plan and budget;
- The annual self-assessment review of governance;
- Attending appropriate governor induction and training days as required;
Governors will also be expected to:
- Serve on at least one committee;
- Have a high level of attendance at Governing Body and Committee meetings;
- Be prepared to read and consider papers circulated in advance of meetings;
- Be involved in some disciplinary and complaints procedures when necessary;
- Represent the Governing Body at official functions;
