In addition to Academic Council, the University’s governance structure includes four sub-committees of the Court of Governors.
Each sub-committee has specific responsibilities, delegated by the Court and defined in the committee terms of reference.
Audit Committee
The Audit Committee reviews the work of the external and internal auditors of the University. The Committee considers detailed reports on risk management, control, governance and value for money, together with recommendations for the improvement of the University’s systems of internal control and management’s response and implementation plans. It also receives and considers reports from the Office for Students and monitors adherence with the regulatory requirements. It reviews the University’s annual financial statements and accounting policies.
Members: Charlotte Morgan (Chair), Fiona Ross (Deputy Chair), Jameela Khan, David Stanton
Meeting dates 2022-23: 13 September 2022, 8 November 2022, 24 January 2023, 21 March 2023, 13 June 2023
Governance and Nominations Committee
The Governance and Nominations Committee advises the Court on the effectiveness of governance structures and arrangements, appointment of new members, the terms of existing members as well as the perceived skills balance required on the Court and its committees. The Committee also makes nominations for other relevant roles and awards.
Members: Lynne Berry (Chair), Lin Phillips (Deputy Chair), Peter Bonfield, Graham Meikle, Jane Robson, Fiona Ross, Ian Wilmot
Meeting dates 2023-24: 13 September 2023, 28 February 2024, 15 May 2024
Remuneration Committee
The Remuneration Committee reviews the salaries, terms and conditions of employment, and performance measures for members of the University Executive Board.
Members: Lin Phillips (Chair), David Stanton (Deputy Chair), Matthew Appleton (non-governor member), Lynne Berry, Mei Xin Wang
Meeting dates 2022-23: 7 December 2022, 2 August 2023
Resources Committee
The Resources Committee advises the Court on strategic matters related to the human, financial, digital and physical resources of the University, oversees associated strategies and acts on delegated authority from the Court to approve proposals within the parameters set out in the Financial Regulations.
Members: Mei Xin Wang (Chair), Ayo Ajayi, Justin Bairamian, Peter Bonfield, Victoria Foster, David Hoyle (non-governor member), Tim Sketchley (non-governor member), Tom Toumazis
Meeting dates 2023-24: 14 September 2023, 14 November 2023, 15 February 2024, 25 April 2024, 20 June 2024