The University of Sheffield
Planning and Governance Services

Governance and PGS Supported Commitees

Governance

The Governance Team provides support for all meetings of the Council, Senate, Court, Audit Committee and Board of the Advanced Manufacturing Institute, as well as (with the Office of the Registrar and Secretary) meetings of the University Executive Board. The Team is also responsible for reviewing, advising on and maintaining the University's central regulatory framework (Charter, Statutes, Ordinances and Regulations), as well as the membership of committees of the Senate and Council. The almanac of central University committee meetings is maintained by the Governance team. The Governance Team comprises a Team Leader (Sue Stephens) and a Governance Assistant (Rebecca Barker).

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Audit Committee

The Audit Committee supports the Council in discharging its responsibility for adequate and effective risk management, control and governance and for the economy, efficiency and effectiveness of the University's activities.

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Board of the Advanced Manufacturing Institute

The AMI Board reports to Council and has oversight of the governance of the Advanced Manufacturing Institute.

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UEB Sub Group Student Numbers and Fees

The UEB Sub-Group (Student Numbers and Fees) has responsibility for the corporate overview of fee-setting and student numbers.

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Senate Budget Committee

The SBC comments on resource allocation and budget setting processes and reports its opinions to Senate.

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Risk Review Group

The Risk Review Group supports the University Executive Board in the management of risk across the University. It ensures the corporate risks are aligned with the University´s objectives and reflect the internal and external environment; it monitors the hierarchy of risk within the University, and is responsible for assurance and reporting of risk management across the University.

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