Governance & Management

Statement adopted by Guildford College Corporation - November 1999

1. Summary

Policy, oversight, financial probity and monitoring are the business of the governing body.
Management and administration is the business of the Principal, CEO and management team.
The Board and CEO are a team and need to support each other and work closely together. A good working relationship between the Board and CEO is essential to achieve corporate goals.
The line between the Board and CEO should be clearly articulated and understood by Board members and senior managers.
Clarity about roles and responsibilities is paramount, and should be reviewed regularly.
The CEO, senior management and Clerk inform and guide the Board in making appropriate and effective decisions.
The Board has the final and highest level of authority in the policy-making process, but may not exceed its legal authority.

Determination of educational character and ethos
Articulation of vision, values and strategic direction
Oversight and monitoring of college activities
Effective and efficient use of resources
Safeguarding assets
Approving annual estimates of income and expenditure
Appointment, grading, suspension, dismissal, appraisal and determination of pay and conditions of CEO, senior post holders and Clerk
Setting framework for pay and conditions of service of all other staff
Setting framework for tuition and other fees
Financial probity

Making proposals to Corporation about the educational character and mission
Implementing policies and decisions
Organisation, direction and management of college
Leadership of staff
Appointment and management of staff within the framework set by Corporation
Determining all College academic and other activities
Principal accounting officer, accountable to Corporation and ultimately parliament.

Management and Corporation working together to achieve the best possible outcomes for the college as a whole.

Defines the vision and mission
Strategic thinking and direction
Determines appropriate policy framework
Ensures financial solvency and probity
Determines pay and remuneration framework
Oversight of effectiveness of management
Monitoring of the quality of college performance locally and within the sector context
Maintains the assets of the college
The community’s voice within the college and represents the college to the community
Fosters collaborative partnerships
Well informed and committed
Reviews Board’s own effectiveness annually
Continual improvements to Board effectiveness
Appoints CEO and senior post holders and appraises CEO
Works with and supports CEO and team

Proposes vision, mission and strategy
Strategic planning and implementation
Implements Board decisions
Organisation, direction and day-to-day management of college
Principal accounting officer, responsible for financial well-being of college and accountable to Corporation and parliament
Ensures the provision of a quality curriculum and customer service
Represents the college locally and nationally, builds positive working relations and collaborative partnerships
Leadership of the staff
Executive management and development of college and staff
Appraisal of Senior postholders
Supports and informs Corporation, provides briefings and advice.

[Adopted by Corporation 6 November 1999]