The Board & Committees:
The Role & Responsibilities of Governers
As defined by the Articles of Government, the Governing Body is responsible for: -
- The determination of the educational character and mission of the institution and for oversight of its activities;
- Approving the quality strategy of the institution;
- The effective and efficient use of resources, the solvency of the institution and the Corporation and for safeguarding their assets;
- 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; and
- Setting a framework for the pay and conditions of service of all other staff. “Senior Post’ means the post of Principal and such other senior posts as the Members may determine for the purposes of the Articles.
Generally, the Governing Body is responsible for the overall functioning of the College. It is responsible for the quality of the service to its learners and their welfare, the financial health of the College, the proper use of public funds, and for ensuring effective management. This includes agreeing policies and strategies and ensuring that the College’s aims and objectives are achieved.
It also has responsibility for setting and monitoring targets for the retention and achievement of learners – ensuring that learners continue their studies and achieve their learning goals. This will include strategies for improving skills, participation and learning and set targets for performance.
The Governing Body is also responsible for monitoring its own performance to ensure it operates to a high standard. HCT’S Governors will annually assess their performance by conducting and reviewing peer appraisals.
