Interested in becoming a College Governor?
Leek College is keen to hear from people interested in becoming a member of its Corporation. There are some vacancies currently and we also keep a list of people interested in becoming a Governor when future opportunities arise.
The College attracts approximately 4,500 students each year. With an annual turnover of almost £5m it is one of the largest employers in the area and is an important part of the local economy. The Corporation needs members who can bring a variety of skills, experience and knowledge to the College in this rewarding role. Most of all you will need an enthusiasm to work in a voluntary capacity alongside other Corporation members helping to ensure that the College continues to meet the needs of the community that it serves.
If you feel that you can help, contact Caroline Fitzhenry at the College (tel. 01538-398866) for further details and an application form.
Role Description
Powers of the Corporation
The powers of the Corporation are specified in the Further and Higher Education Act 1992, Sections 18 and 19. In summary the Board is empowered to:
a) provide further and higher education;
b) supply goods or services in connection with the provision of education;
c) conduct an educational institution;
d) provide facilities appearing to it to be necessary to support its principal powers (i.e. a) and b) above);
e) acquire an dispose of land and property, enter into employment and other contracts, borrow subject to LSC approval and invest money
Duties of members of the Corporation
Collectively Members contribute their professional and general management skills to the Corporation and its committees and they are responsible for:
Corporation Responsibilities
a) the determination of the educational character and mission of the College and for the oversight of its activities;
b) the effective and efficient use of resources, the solvency of the College and the Corporation and safeguarding their assets;
c) approving annual estimates of income and expenditure;
d) the appointment, grading, suspension, dismissal and determination of pay and conditions of service of the holders of senior posts and the Clerk to the Corporation;
e) setting the framework for the pay and conditions of service of all other staff;
f) formulating and monitoring the College’s strategic plan;
g) setting measurable annual targets to support College’s strategic plan;
Individual Responsibilities
h) complying with the College’s Code of Conduct;
i) complying with the Corporation’s standing orders in the conduct of business;
j) serving on appropriate Corporation committees;
k) attending appropriate induction and training and development events;
l) acting fairly and reasonably in the decision-making process;
m) acting honestly, diligently and in good faith and ensuring that proposed courses of action are in accordance with the College’s powers and do not bind the College to do something that it cannot carry out;
n) disclosing any relevant financial or other interests;
o) representing the College in the community and attending College functions wherever possible;
p) recognising the responsibilities of the Principal and Chief Executive as specified in the Articles of Government and ensuring that their contribution does not interfere with the day to day operation and management of the College
