University Council
The University's Charter of Incorporation establishes Council as the governing body with statutes governing both its composition and the extent of its powers, supplemented by the detailed provisions of regulations.
The Council is responsible for overseeing the discharge of the University's legal and regulatory responsibilities as well as the strategic development and overall performance of University business.
It does this in a number of ways, for example through designated sub-committees.
The Vision web pages outline the University's strategic vision and development.
You can also read about the Statutes of the University (PDF).
There shall be a Council of the University which shall be the University's governing body with responsibility for the management of the University and the conduct of all the University's affairs.
University Charter
Article 4
University Council overview
Terms of Reference (PDF)
Standing Orders (PDF)
Register of Interests (Council) (PDF)
Induction and members' information
The University provides new Council members and new lay members of University Committees with a variety of material intended to provide an introduction to the University.
This includes an induction to the wider higher education sector, which is available to all members for reference throughout their term of office
Downloads
Council Standing Orders (PDF)
Register of Interests (Council) (PDF)
Register of Interests (Full version) (PDF)
Council Paper Template (Google doc)
Guidance on Writing Papers and Reports for Council (Google doc)
Council Executive Summary Template (Google doc)
Guidance on completing Council Executive Summary (Google doc)
Template for Committee Reports (Google doc)
Election Rules (PDF)
External publications
Leadership Foundation for Higher Education: Governance (Advance UK)
CUC Higher Education Code of Governance
OfS Terms and Conditions of Funding for Higher Education Institutes