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Governing Body

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Governing Body Structure & Responsibilities

The Corporation carries a number of responsibilities as detailed in the Statutory Instrument and Articles of Government of Further Education Corporations. 

The main responsibilities of the Corporation are defined in Article 3 of the Statutory Articles of Government and may be summarised as:

  • The determination and periodic review of the educational character and mission of the College and for the oversight of its activities.
  • Publishing arrangements for obtaining the views of staff/students on the above.
  • Approving the quality strategy of the College.
  • The effective and efficient use of resources, the solvency of the College and the safeguarding of its assets.
  • Approving annual estimates of income and expenditure.
  • The appointment, grading, suspension, dismissal and determination of the pay and conditions of service of the Principal and other Senior Post Holders and the Clerk to the Corporation.
  • Setting a framework for the pay and conditions of service of all other staff.

Responsibilities of the Corporation and Management

Management and governance in the College work together to achieve the highest quality outcomes for the College.  The balances of activities and responsibilities between the two may vary from time to time according to a particular situation at the College but there are clear distinctions between the roles.  Below are some examples of the different responsibilities:

CORPORATION

SENIOR MANAGEMENT

Defines the College’s vision and mission; sets and measures targets for achievement.

Proposes the College’s vision, mission and strategy.

Deals with strategic thinking and direction.

Handles strategic planning and implementation.

Determines and approves appropriate policy.

Proposes appropriate policies and implements board decisions.

Oversees effectiveness of management.

Conducts the day-to-day running of the College.

Monitors the quality of the College’s performance locally and in relation to the national average.

Assumes leadership of the staff.

Reviews the board’s own effectiveness in order to improve continuously.

Undertakes executive management and development of the College and staff.

Self-assesses in order to improve continuously.

Ensures financial solvency and probity.

In colleges, the Principal is the accounting officer, responsible for the financial well-being of the college and accountable to the Corporation and Parliament.

Determines pay and remuneration framework for the Principal, Clerk and other Senior Post Holders.

Determines the pay and conditions of service of staff – other than Senior Post Holders and the Clerk – within the framework set by the Corporation.

Maintains the College’s assets.

Prepares annual estimates of income and expenditure.

Ensures that the college’s educational character meets the needs of the community which the college serves.

Ensures the provision of a quality curriculum and customer service.

Provides the community’s voice within the College and represents the College to the community.

The day-to-day running of the college and determination of its academic activities within the College and in the wider community.  Developing and managing services and academic activities.

Promotes collaborative partnerships.

Represents the College locally and nationally; builds positive working relationships and collaborative partnerships.

Supported by Clerk, works with management to monitor, challenge and improve performance.

Supports and informs the Corporation; provides briefings and advice.

Corporation Committees

Bexhill College has the following six Committees:

corporation structure chart

These committees carry out much of the detailed work, which would not be possible at meetings of the full Corporation.  Most Governors serve on at least one of these Committees.

Audit Committee to advise the Corporation on all matters related to audit activities and the systems of internal control at the College. The Audit Committee meets at least twice per year.

Finance and Property Committee to advise the Corporation on the effective and efficient use of resources, the solvency of the College and the safeguarding of its assets. It also considers the annual estimates of income and expenditure and monitors implementation of the budget. It meets at least three times per year.

Personnel Committee to advise the Corporation on all matters connected with the staffing of the College, including current and projected staffing needs, staff retention, recruitment policy and contractual arrangements. It meets three times per year.

Remuneration Committee to advise the Corporation on the remuneration, condition of service, appraisal and development of the Principal, Clerk and Senior Post Holders.  The Remuneration Committee meets once a year.

Search Committee to advise the Corporation on the appointment of new Governors and the reappointment of existing members. The Committee is also responsible for providing general advice to the Corporation on governance matters. The Search Committee meets at least three times a year

Strategic Planning, Policy and Quality Assurance Committee to advise the Corporation and make recommendations relating to the range, responsiveness and quality of the teaching and support services of the College, the effectiveness of marketing and the adequacy of the premises and equipment for those services.  It meets three times per year.

Members Of The College Corporation

Members can be contacted by email, letter or by telephone via the Clerk to the Corporation.

Email: clerk@bexhillcollege.ac.uk or Telephone: 01424 214545.

John STEBBING – Chair to the Corporation
Michael BEARD
Silvia BERNY
Katy HUDSON
David KELLY
David PADMORE
Stephen FRANCE
Linda JOHNSON
Mpanji SIMFUKWE
Karen HUCKER – Principal
Juan BISHOP

Expressions of interest in becoming a Member of the Corporation are always welcome and in the first instance please contact the Clerk to the Corporation.

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