Receiving notification from the Principal of any overseas trips by him/her, together with any necessary supporting information to assure the Chair that the trip is being undertaken in line with the established policies of the University and public probity. Representing the University at meetings of the Conference of Scottish Chairmen and Principals with the Principal, and at meetings of the Committee of Scottish Chairmen of Courts and of the Committee of University Chairmen (CUC). At meetings of Conference, the Chair will have delegated authority to speak for the University Court. 2.6 Vice-Chair The Vice-Chair assists and deputises for the Chairman and is expected to play an active part in helping to manage the business of the Court. The specific duties of the Vice-Chair of Court include: To deputise for the Chair of Court as required. To support the Chair of Court in his/her role and to act as a source of advice To act as an intermediary for other governors when necessary in the role of Senior Independent Director as set out in the Financial Reporting Council’s Guidance on Board Effectiveness (March 2011) To take the lead in appraising the performance of the Court on a regular basis. To serve on the Nominations Committee and other standing committees as required. To attend Graduation Ceremonies and other events of the University. To carry out special assignments as requested by the Chair of Court To participate in the induction programme for, and act as a mentor to, newly appointed governors 2.7 The Role of the Principal in Relation to Court The University’s Statutory Instrument requires Court to delegate to the Principal its functions relating to the organisation and management of the University (other than academic matters which are delegated to Senate). In discharging those functions, the Principal is subject to the general control and direction of Court. There is a fundamental and important difference between institutional governance, which is the primary concern of Court, and institutional management, which, except in exceptional circumstances is the responsibility of the Principal. Court has responsibility for developing and approving a plan to allow the University to meet its strategic objectives. In practice, the planning process will normally be led by the Principal. The Principal is appointed by Court as Chief Executive of the University and is accountable to Court for:
Receiving notification from the Principal of any overseas trips by him/her, together with any necessary supporting information to assure the Chair that the trip is being undertaken in line with the established policies of the University and public probity. Representing the University at meetings of the Conference of Scottish Chairmen and Principals with the Principal, and at meetings of the Committee of Scottish Chairmen of Courts and of the Committee of University Chairmen (CUC). At meetings of Conference, the Chair will have delegated authority to speak for the University Court. 2.6 Vice-Chair The Vice-Chair assists and deputises for the Chairman and is expected to play an active part in helping to manage the business of the Court. The specific duties of the Vice-Chair of Court include: To deputise for the Chair of Court as required. To support the Chair of Court in his/her role and to act as a source of advice To act as an intermediary for other governors when necessary in the role of Senior Independent Director as set out in the Financial Reporting Council’s Guidance on Board Effectiveness (March 2011) To take the lead in appraising the performance of the Court on a regular basis. To serve on the Nominations Committee and other standing committees as required. To attend Graduation Ceremonies and other events of the University. To carry out special assignments as requested by the Chair of Court To participate in the induction programme for, and act as a mentor to, newly appointed governors 2.7 The Role of the Principal in Relation to Court The University’s Statutory Instrument requires Court to delegate to the Principal its functions relating to the organisation and management of the University (other than academic matters which are delegated to Senate). In discharging those functions, the Principal is subject to the general control and direction of Court. There is a fundamental and important difference between institutional governance, which is the primary concern of Court, and institutional management, which, except in exceptional circumstances is the responsibility of the Principal. Court has responsibility for developing and approving a plan to allow the University to meet its strategic objectives. In practice, the planning process will normally be led by the Principal. The Principal is appointed by Court as Chief Executive of the University and is accountable to Court for:
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