The College Governing Body. 5.1 The College is led by a GB. The GB’s membership is appointed in accordance with the 1997 Order and the College’s Instrument of Government. As public appointees, the appointment process for the GB Chair and Business, Industry and Professional (BIP) GB members complies with the Code of Practice for Public Appointments in Northern Ireland. All other appointments comply with the requirements of the 1997 Order. GB members are classified as office holders rather than College employees. Matters for consideration in dealing with concerns/complaints in respect of GB members are provided in Annex 5.
The College Governing Body.
5.1 The College is led by a GB. The GB’s membership is appointed in accordance with the 1997 Order and the College’s Instrument of Government. As public appointees, the appointment process for the GB Chair and Business, Industry and Professional (BIP) GB members complies with the Code of Practice for Public Appointments in Northern Ireland. All other appointments comply with the requirements of the 1997 Order. GB members are classified as office holders rather than College employees. Matters for consideration in dealing with concerns/complaints in respect of GB members are provided in Annex 5.
5.2 Responsibility for ensuring that the College complies with this Partnership Agreement and related guidance, rests primarily with the GB.
5.3 The purpose of the GB is to provide effective leadership and strategic direction to the organisation and to ensure that the policies and priorities set by the Minister for the Department are implemented. It is responsible for ensuring that the organisation has effective and proportionate governance arrangements in place. This includes responsibility for the employment of all College staff (as set out in the 1997 Order and the Articles of Government) and ensuring there is an internal control framework which allows risks to be effectively identified, managed, and, where necessary, escalated to the Department. The GB sets the culture and values of the organisation and the tone for the organisation’s engagement with stakeholders and customers. It is therefore important that the GB obtains adequate assurances, both qualitative and quantitative on the quality of information being provided to the GB.
5.4 GB members and senior College staff must be provided with a copy of the Partnership Agreement on appointment and following amendment of the Partnership Agreement. Additionally, the Partnership Agreement and associated Engagement Plan should be tabled for information of GB members annually at a full meeting of the GB. Amendments to the Partnership Agreement should also be brought to the attention of the full GB on a timely basis and disseminated to all relevant College staff. The GB’s operating framework and responsibilities, established under the College’s Articles and Instrument of Government should align closely with this Partnership Agreement.
5.5 The GB is responsible for holding the Principal/Chief Executive to account for the management of the organisation and the delivery of agreed plans and outcomes. In addition, the GB s...
