What does a Governer of Herefordshire College of Technology do?
Governors need to be committed to the College and are expected to attend five Board Meetings each year. In addition, there are four half day development Workshops. Governors are encouraged to serve on one or more of the Board’s five Committees, which also meet approximately five times each year. Time commitment for attendance to meetings and preparation is approximately 4 hours each month.
College Governors are volunteers and do not receive remuneration. They are appointed on the basis of their relevant skills and experience and should fit a membership category within the Instrument and Articles of Government and the Corporation’s adopted membership structure.
Governors make a positive contribution to the College with an important part to play in raising standards through setting strategic direction, ensuring accountability and monitoring and evaluating college performance.
Governors need to be informed and involved in the strategic decision-making in the College. This is to enable them to contribute effectively to the creation of the College’s vision and the development of a clear and comprehensive strategic plan to achieve its vision.
Governors need to consider financial information and Performance Indicators on all aspects of the Colleges activities and receive a report on the College’s financial position at least once a term.
The role of a Governor is non-executive. Governors should be as flexible as possible in executing their responsibilities and duties, ensuring that their oversight of the College does not interfere with the day-to-day operational management of the College, which is the responsibility of the Principal. However, Governors will be required to monitor College performance by setting targets and agreeing key performance indicators.
Governors have an important role to play in promoting College interests. This includes fostering good relations between the College and the community it serves and ensuring that the aims and objectives of the College are understood.
See also 'Governor Job Description and Person Specification'
