| Tasks |
As a part of their shared corporate responsibility, Members are expected to play
their part in:
1) ensuring that the mission of the College reflects the needs of the
community which it serves
2) ensuring that public funds are used in accordance with the requirements of
the funding bodies and to the maximum benefit of the community
3) ensuring the effective and efficient use of resources and the solvency of
the College and safeguarding its assets
4) ensuring that appropriate staffing arrangements are in place, particularly
regarding the appointment of holders of senior posts and an appropriate
framework for pay and conditions for all staff
5) ensuring that appropriate targets are set
6) ensuring that the College is responsive to the needs of learners, the
external environment, the local community, employers and other client
groups
7) supporting and advising the Principal
8) ensuring that the College has in place policies and procedures necessary
to fulfil its legal obligations.
In addition Members should:
9) have a personal commitment to the seven principles of Public Life as set
out in Lord Nolan’s Report on Standards in Public Life
10) have time to attend meetings of the Board of Governors and those of
Committees as appropriate
11) act as ambassadors for the College
12) aim to develop a special interest in some aspect(s) of the life of the College
eg via curriculum links
13) take part in any relevant training and development events or opportunities
as arranged from time-to-time
14) make a positive contribution to the Board and Committee(s) on which they
serve, express ideas in a clear and concise manner and listen to the views
of others.
| Requirements |
Potential members of the Board of Governors should be able to offer some of the following attributes:
- an interest in serving the needs of the community
- a keen interest in the further and higher education sector
- an understanding of the national context in which further education operates
- experience of working in local commerce, industry or public service
- willingness to represent the College at external events as required
- appropriate expertise such as business planning, human resources
management, estates, finance or law