Governing bodies and decision making

Information in this section provides an overview of the way that governing bodies work in higher education and some of the key issues in decision making. Some of the content is made available through links to other web sites. Click the relevant section below:

Officers - the chair of the governing body
Officers - the vice-chancellor or principal
Officers - the clerk or secretary
Statement of primary responsibilities
Accountability
Governing body size
Committees
Committee structure
Governance not management
Schedules of delegation
Cycles of business
Timetable of meetings
Conduct of business
Decision-making
Informing governors
Communication
What can go wrong?