Reserved Functions & Decisions
The Governing Authority has a formal schedule of matters (known as 'Reserved Functions and Decisions') specifically reserved to it for decision to ensure the proper management and control of the university.
This schedule includes the following statutory 'Reserved Functions' of the Governing Authority as set out in the Universities 1997 Act:
• Section 18 - Functions of a Governing Authority;
• Section 25 - Staff;
• Section 27 - Academic Council;
• Section 34 - Strategic Development Plan;
• Section 35 - Quality Assurance; &
• Section 36 - Equality Policy.
In addition, the following are also 'Reserved Decisions' of the Authority:
• Significant acquisitions, disposals and retirement of assets of the university or its subsidiaries;
• Major investments and capital projects, delegated authority levels, treasury policy and risk management policies; &
• Approval of terms of major contracts.
Please see the file below for more detail on each of these reserved functions and decisions.