Clerk To Governing Body

To ensure that the proceedings of the Board are conducted in accordance with the provisions of the statutory Instrument and Articles of Government; and with rules and regulations made under the Articles, the Education Acts and the general law.

To promote sound standards of governance and act as a guardian of integrity, with reference to the Principles of Public Life and to maintain the Governor Code of Conduct.

To manage the administrative aspects of Board and Committee meetings including establishing an annual calendar of committee meeting dates, preparing agenda, minutes, drafting and circulation of papers and ensuring that meetings are conducted in accordance with the requirements of the relevant constitutional documents.

To have an active and effective role in the conduct of Governor’s meetings, by ensuring that Board members are fully informed on all matters of interest to them and that their debates are furnished with briefing papers, reports, verbal contributions and other information that enable them to fulfil their function; and by providing independent advice to the Board on statutory and constitutional matters, together with the Corporation’s own procedures.

To liaise with Board members and colleagues as appropriate to ensure appropriate actions are taken following Board decisions.