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Guide for Staff Governors in College Governance: Role and Responsibilities Explained

This brief guide provides insights into the crucial role and responsibilities of staff governors within a college governing body. It outlines the background, origins, and formation process of the guide, emphasizing the importance of good governance with all members working together for the best interests of the college. Key topics covered include the responsibilities of the corporation, staff governor benefits, qualities of a good staff governor, and areas to watch out for.

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Guide for Staff Governors in College Governance: Role and Responsibilities Explained

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  1. Role of the Staff Governor as a Member of a College Governing BodyPresented byDr Ron Hill Date – 3 December 2009

  2. Background My employment experience includes : • College Lecturer • Education Officer (Further Education) • Designated Senior Staff (College) • College Governance Adviser

  3. Origins of the Brief Guide • Since 1 April 1993 (corporate status) • More recently………… • Recognition by Learning and Skills Improvement Service re need to support • Student Governors (2 - 3) • Staff Governors (1 - 3)

  4. The process for the formation of the Brief Guide in 2009 included two sessions with Staff Governors And a session of trade union representatives, governors, clerks and a Staff Governor And the Brief Guide was tested by Staff Governors and Clerks to the Corporation

  5. The Brief Guide Good Governance : ALL members of the governing body WORKING TOGETHER for the BEST INTERESTS of the college Rich mix - ‘external’ and ‘internal’ governors

  6. Starting Point Instrument 12 [6] Every member (of the governing body) shall act in the best interests of the Corporation and shall not be bound to speak or vote by mandates given by any other body or person What are the best interests?

  7. Responsibilities of the Corporation 1. Determination of ………. 2. Approving ………. 3. ……………………use of ……….. 4. Approving ………… 5. The appointment, …………… 6. Setting a ……………..

  8. Three questions What the benefits of the Staff Governor membership of the Corporation? What makes a good Staff Governor? What must Staff Governors watch out for?

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