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MINUTES of the fourth meeting of the 2006/2007 academic year held on Monday, 2nd July, 2007, in the Council Room, Queen Anne Court, Greenwich Campus, commencing at 5.30 pm.

Present: Mrs A-M Nelson (in the Chair)

Mr S Atkinson Mr R J Baglin

Mrs M McKinlayDr T Meers

Baroness Blackstone Dr A S PughMr V Choudhary Dr D Quarmby Mr J C Gould Mr M SharpMr J R H Loudon Lady Tomlinson Sir Callum McCarthy

In attendance:

Mrs T A Brighton (Minutes Clerk) Mrs L Cording (Secretary and Registrar)Mr R V T Daly (Director of Finance)Prof J Humphreys (Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research & Enterprise))Dr M Noble (Pro Vice-Chancellor (Learning & Quality)Prof D Wills (Deputy Vice-Chancellor)(until item 06/50)

Apologies:

Mr J E Brathwaite Mr S EtheringtonDr L Garner Ms C Rose Mr R Spinney

06/62 DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTERESTS

There were no declarations of conflict of interests.

06/63 ITEMS FROM THE CHAIR

63.1 Thanks to retiring Members

On behalf of Court, the Chair thanked retiring Members, Paulette Tomlinson and Mike Sharp, for their contributions to the work of the Court.

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63.2 Court Appeal Panels

The Chair thanked those Members of Court who had been involved in the recent hearings convened to consider a Stage 3 Grievance and an appeal against dismissal.

06/64 MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING (CRT 06/55)

The minutes of the meeting held on 19 March 2007 were taken as read and signed as a true record.

06/65 MATTERS ARISING

There were no Matters Arising.

06/66 ESTATE STRATEGY 2006-2016 (CRT 06/56)

66.1 The Court considered:

i the draft Estate Strategy 2006-2016

ii a briefing note responding to issues arising from consideration of the draft Strategy by the Strategy and Finance Committees.

66.2 Introducing the Estate Strategy, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor reported that the principal thrust of the Strategy was:

to replace the functionally unsuitable buildings at the Avery Hill Mansion site, which were also in a poor state of repair

to relocate the School of Architecture and Construction whose present accommodation was not fit for purpose.

The preferred options centred around either:

building new accommodation at the Avery Hill campus or

a combination of new build at Avery Hill and close to the Greenwich campus.

66.3 The Deputy Vice-Chancellor reported that management’s preferred option (Option 4) was to:

“Provide a satellite building at Greenwich for the School of Architecture & Construction, RERA and Drama, maximise development potential on the Southwood site; dispose of Mansion, Nursery and Bathway sites.”

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Implementation would be phased over 10 years. The first phase would involve site acquisition for and construction of the new building for the School of Architecture & Construction. The building would be operational for September 2010 and the search for an appropriate site within walking distance of the Greenwich campus was under way. It was estimated that the expenditure for this part of the project would not exceed £35 million and would not require any external borrowing. Decisions on implementation of the second phase would be taken when phase one had been completed.

66.4 Court Members accepted the need for new, purpose-built, accommodation for the School of Architecture and Construction but remained concerned about the number of risks and uncertainties associated with the proposals.

66.5 Court considered an affordability assessment relating to all options considered. It was noted that all three options projected a deficit in the years after 2010-2011. In the case of Option 4, which was estimated at a total capital expenditure of £81 million, the plans were financially viable up to the stage when the new School building was established. From thereon, the University would require additional borrowing and would need to identify ways of generating further revenue and reducing costs.

66.6 Having discussed the draft Strategy at length, the Court expressed its enthusiasm for the overall strategic vision of Option 4. However, Members continued to register concerns about its affordability, the absence of any broad quantification of the overall benefits and about the uncertainties associated with the risks, especially the financial ones which they believed still needed to be properly addressed. The Court asked that the financial case for proceeding with the Estate Strategy be more explicitly presented.

66.7 The Vice-Chancellor requested that, in order to allow Officers to start negotiating with interested parties about Greenwich development sites, Court consider approving the first phase of Option 4 in advance of receiving the required financial information. It was noted that any such negotiations would not incur any liability.

66.8 It was noted that, in the event that the issues within the financial report required further analysis by the Finance Committee, it might be necessary to convene an ad hoc meeting prior to the October 2007 meeting of Court.

Court resolved to:

i endorse the general thrust of the draft Estate Strategy to replace unsuitable buildings, and in particular to rehouse the School of Architecture and Construction in a new building as soon as possible

ii endorse continuing work by Officers to identify a location for a new building for the School of Architecture and Construction, and to negotiate with whomever is appropriate with an indicative cost limit of £35m

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iii require a financial report at its meeting in October 2007 on the options for the new building

iv ask Officers to continue to pursue planning permission for the Avery Hill campus.

06/67 CORPORATE PLANNING

67.1 Review of Progress of Implementation of Operating Plan 2006-2007 (CRT 06/57)

The Court noted:

i a review of the overall progress in achieving the 2006-2007 targets of the Corporate Plan

ii the up-to-date annual operating plan for 2006-2007

iii the operating plan for 2006-2011, including the targets for achievement in 2007-2008. A report on progress would be regularly presented to Court at each meeting.

67.2 Corporate Planning Statement (CRT 06/58)

The Court approved the draft Corporate Planning Statement for 2006-2007 for submission to HEFCE.

67.3 Key Performance Indicators (CRT 06/59)

The Court considered the University’s performance against the list of Key Performance Indicators previously selected by Court for annual review against a peer group of similar institutions. It was noted that overall performance was much in line with the peer group and that there had been particular improvements in the numbers of student applications, total student numbers and the A level tariff of new students.

The Court noted progress and complimented Officers on the clarity and comprehensiveness of the information which enabled them to assess with ease what exactly had been achieved in the past months and which areas the University was planning to concentrate on in the coming months.

06/68 VICE-CHANCELLOR’S REPORT

The Vice-Chancellor reported verbally on the following recent developments:

68.1 Changes to Names of Schools – The School of Humanities would be changing its name to “School of Humanities and Social Sciences” with effect from the 2007-2008 academic year. It was expected that the School of Education and

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Training would simplify its title to “School of Education”. The outcome of discussion would be reported to Court in due course.

68.2 Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research and Enterprise) – Following the announcement that Professor John Humphreys would be retiring from the University at the end of the year, a new Pro Vice-Chancellor had been appointed. Court Members would be given details after the contract had been signed.

68.3 Head of School of Humanities – Dr Jane Longmore would be taking up a new post as Pro Vice-Chancellor of Southampton Solent University in the new academic year. The University would be advertising for a replacement Head of School in the coming week.

68.4 Chancellor – Due to illness, Lord Holme would be stepping down as Chancellor in the autumn. The search for a new Chancellor was under way and Members of Court were invited to contact the Vice-Chancellor with any suggestions of suitable candidates. It was hoped that an appointment would be made in time for ratification by Court in autumn. It was agreed that the Chair of Court would write on behalf of Court to Lord Holme to thank him for his service during his 9 years as Chancellor.

68.5 University Centre at Folkestone – A formal signing ceremony for the University Centre at Folkestone which had taken place a few weeks ago had generated some interest from the Kent press. A launch event was planned for the autumn.

68.6 Government Changes – There had been a number of changes to central government following Gordon Brown’s appointment as Prime Minister. The Rt Hon John Denham MP would become the first Secretary of State of the newly formed Department of Innovation, Universities and Skills. Amongst other things, this Department would be responsible for the development, funding and performance management of higher education (both teaching and research) and further education. The Vice-Chancellor would invite the Secretary of State to visit the University.

68.7 Centre for Indian Business – The Vice-Chancellor had had some success in securing interest from companies in India for the new Centre for Indian Business. Funding was being sought but the University’s own resources would be used to ensure that the initiative went ahead. The Vice-Chancellor agreed to send Court Members details of the proposed Centre.

06/69 FINANCE COMMITTEE (CRT 06/60)

The Chairman of the Finance Committee introduced the report to Court detailing principal items of significance arising from the meetings of the Committee held on 24th April 2007 and 11th June 2007. The following items were highlighted:

69.1 Greenwich Property Limited:

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Establishment of Sinking Fund Bank Account

The Court agreed that, in order to manage funds set aside for the maintenance of Phase 2 of the Avery Hill Student Village under the terms of the PFI arrangement with Avery Hill Development Limited (Carillion), a sinking fund bank account be established. The bank account would require joint signatures with the PFI provider.

69.2 Greenwich University Enterprises Limited: Commercialise Seed Fund

The Chairman reported that the Finance Committee had supported the Board of Greenwich University Enterprises Limited’s proposal that the University enter into a Limited Partnership with the Commercialise Sponsored Seed Fund. Pending further information on some issues, and noting that the objective was to help develop universities’ spin out companies and that the University would not be exposed to any financial liability, the Committee had recommended participation. Noting that the issues requiring resolution at the time of the Finance Committee meeting were still outstanding, the Court resolved that:

i the University of Greenwich become a Limited Partner University of the Commercialise Seed Fund on the terms mutually agreed by the eleven founding limited partners

ii Officers be authorised to sign on behalf of the University such documents as may bind the University as Limited Partner

subject to clarification of the University’s obligations in relation to tax implications and confirmation that the venture would be compatible with the University’s exempt charitable status.

69.3 Provisional Budget 2007-08 and Five Year Financial Forecasts

The Chairman reported that, as for 2006-07, the draft budget for 2007-08 proposed a surplus of £500,000. The strategic objectives and priorities underlying the budget remained the same as last year save for the addition of the new University Centre at Folkestone. For the benefit of Court, the Committee had asked that the report on risks, reserves and liquidity, which provided useful contextual information, be amended to quantify the likelihood and impact of the major risks facing the University. The Chairman assured Court that the Committee would monitor the financial situation closely during the year and, if necessary, implement one or more of the identified financial contingency measures.

The Director of Finance confirmed that the budgetary savings of £800,000 which still needed to be identified at the time of the Finance Committee discussion had now been found. The Court approved, for submission to HEFCE,

i the 2007-08 Budgetii the Five-Year Financial Forecasts 2006-2011.

69.4 Variable Fees 2008-2009

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In evaluating the options for variable fees for 2008-09 and beyond, the Committee had considered a number of issues identified by national and local research on the impact of variable fees. The research had concluded that fees and costs were not the primary determining factor in the choice of university although a survey of Greenwich’s own students had suggested that, whilst location and the type of course were considered important, fees were more significant to our students than to those in some other universities. The Court endorsed the view of the Committee that it was useful to offer lower fees and resolved that:

i fees for new full time home undergraduate honours students for 2008-09 be increased from £2,500 to £2,700

ii lower fees for sub degree programmes and programmes offered by Partnership Colleges be maintained

iii the introduction of lower fees for year O programmes be considered

iv the differential between full and part time fees be maintained or increased

v enhanced financial support for students be provided

vi further details of recommendations (ii)-(v) be reported to the Finance Committee and Court for approval early in session 2007-08.

69.5 Students’ Union Finances

The Chairman was pleased to report that the Students’ Union was on course to achieve its forecast surplus of £40,000 for this year. The Students’ Union’s draft budget for 2007-08 had assumed a subvention considerably higher than that allocated in the University’s budget proposals for 2007-08. As a result the Committee had asked the Union to consult with appropriate University Officers and re-submit the budget taking into account the recommendations of the Value for Money report on the Students’ Union, especially the comments on trading activities.

The Court noted that the President of the Students’ Union challenged the decision of the Finance Committee about the level of the subvention. 69.6 NRI: Financial Implications of Closure

It was reported that the Finance Committee had considered the potential financial implications of the closure of NRI in the event that the current revised business plan was not achieved. It was evident from the figures, which had been drawn up on the assumption that closure occurred early in the 2007-08 financial year, that there would be very significant cash costs and losses. The Court noted that, on the assurance of the Vice-Chancellor that Officers would continue to monitor staffing levels and to scrutinise the efforts of NRI staff in actively pursuing funding and grants, the Committee had endorsed the recommendation for the continuation of NRI but had

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asked that an exit strategy be prepared in the event that financial losses exceeded projections.

69.7 University Estate Issues

The Court resolved that:

69.7.1 in relation to the C4 site at Medway campus:

i the University acquires an option agreement for five years at a cost of £1

ii delegated authority be granted to the Chair of Court/Vice Chair of Court/Chair of Finance Committee and the Vice-Chancellor/Secretary and Registrar to sign the legal agreement.

69.7.2 in relation to the Storage Facility for the Brooking Collection:

noting that the Lease on the property for housing the Brooking Collection was due to expire in July 2007 and that a permanent location of the architectural artefacts was being discussed with Hadlow College

i the Director of Facilities Management be authorised to finalise Lease negotiations with the Landlord of the storage facilities

ii delegated authority be granted to the Chair of Court/Vice Chair of Court/Chair of Finance Committee and the Vice-Chancellor/Secretary and Registrar to sign the new Lease and other relevant documents in due course.

69.7.3 in relation to Well Hall Sports Ground, Eltham:

noting that the Blackheath Rugby Club was interested in leasing the sports ground for a period of 25 years at a peppercorn rent in return for an investment of £300,000 for the refurbishment of the facilities

i the Director of Facilities Management be authorised to finalise:

a the Deed of Surrender for the Poly Sports and Social Clubb the Lease negotiations with Blackheath Rugby Club

ii delegated authority be granted to the Chair of Court/Vice Chair of Court/Chair of Finance Committee and Vice-Chancellor/Secretary and Registrar to sign the Lease and other relevant documents.

69.8 Committee Terms of Reference

The Committee had reviewed its Terms of Reference and agreed minor amendments. The Court approved the revised terms of reference (attached as appendix 1 to these minutes).

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69.9 Financial Regulations

It was noted that revised University Financial Regulations had been referred to the Audit Committee for consideration at its next meeting.

06/70 STAFFING COMMITTEE (CRT 06/61)

The Chairman of the Staffing Committee introduced the report to Court dealing with principal items of significance arising from the meeting held on 30th April 2007. The following issues were noted:

70.1 Framework Agreement for the Modernisation of Pay Structures

It was noted that, since the meeting of the Committee had taken place, the University had reached agreement with the trade unions representing academic staff on implementation of the National Framework Agreement. Implementation of the new grading structure for administrative staff had been delayed as a result of a number of concerns raised by UNISON. Officers were hopeful that significant progress could be made in the near future.

70.2 NRI Staffing Reviews

The Court noted that the NRI staff had been reduced by three following a review of commissioning levels.

70.3 Committee Terms of Reference

As a result of changes to the University Health and Safety Committee and its reporting structure, the Committee had agreed minor amendments to its Terms of Reference. The Court approved revised Terms of Reference (attached as Appendix 2 to the minutes).

70.4 Human Resources Strategy

It was noted that progress towards achieving the key targets for the final year of the HR Strategy for 2004/05-2006/07 was being maintained. A new HR Strategy covering the period 2007/8-2009/10 which would need to be consistent with the Corporate Plan was being compiled.

06/71 AUDIT COMMITTEE (CRT 06/62)

The Chairman of the Audit Committee introduced the report to Court detailing principal items of significance arising from the meeting of the Committee held on 14th May 2007. The following items were discussed:

71.1 HEFCE Assurance Review

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The Committee had been pleased to note that HEFCE had confirmed that the University was not considered to be at high risk. A routine HEFCE Assurance review visit had now been scheduled for February 2008.

71.2 Value for Money Study on IT Infrastructure

The Chairman reported that the Committee had received a value for money study of IT infrastructure which had prompted Members to raise queries about the centralisation of purchasing and the possibility of outsourcing IT infrastructure. A further report would be presented to the September meeting of the Committee.

71.3 Risk Management

71.3.1 Annual Review of Risk Management

The Committee had received the annual review reporting on the management of risk during the 2006-2007 academic year and had noted that a recent review of risk management by the internal auditors had provided substantial assurance. The Committee believed that the information provided sufficient comfort that the control systems were fundamentally sound and the Court endorsed its confirmation that the current internal control arrangements for managing risk were likely to be effective.

71.3.2 Institutional Risk Register

It was noted that the major risk on the University’s Risk Register continued to be the inability to attract student numbers although the likelihood remained low. Court Members also noted risk 18, “major financial exposure due to third party investment failure or systems weaknesses” which needed to be brought to their attention because it had a residual impact of 5 even though the likelihood of such an occurrence was assessed as low. The Court approved the Institutional Risk Register as at June 2007.

71.4 External Auditors

The Court was informed that the External Auditors, RSM Robson Rhodes, had merged with Grant Thornton w.e.f. from 1st July 2007. The merger would not result in any change in the external audit team.

71.5 Internal Audit

The Chairman highlighted the Committee’s continuing concern about the performance of the Internal Auditors. There had been no final audit reports available for the last Audit Committee meeting and a backlog of work was now accumulating. As a result of this unacceptable situation, the Committee had decided to rescind its decision to reappoint Bentley-Jennison for a further period of three years. Instead, the contract would only be extended for one further year from 1st August 2007 to 31st July 2008.

06/72 STRATEGY COMMITTEE (CRT 06/63)

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The Chairman stated that a principal task of the Committee was to produce information to enable Court Members to assess the performance of the University against its plans. He commended the transparency of the reporting on progress in achieving the targets for implementation of the Corporate Plan by the end of the academic year which enabled Court Members to carry out this role. The Court was pleased to note the considerable progress which had been made to date.

06/73 ACADEMIC COUNCIL (CRT 06/64)

The Court received a report on Items of Academic Significance arising from the meetings of Academic Council held on 25th April 2007 and 20th June 2007 and noted that:

i data on the destination of leavers from the University in 2005-06 indicated that overall the unemployment rate had fallen from 14.2% to 12.2%. This improvement was likely to have a beneficial impact on the University’s league table position;

ii during its annual review of the academic risk register, the Council had discussed each of the ten risks of particular significance to academic operations. The majority of the risks were believed to be acceptable subject to normal management controls;

iii the proposed Gender Equality Scheme, including the policy framework and action plan had received full endorsement.

06/74 MEMBERSHIP (CRT 06/65)

74.1 The Court noted the resignation of Lady Tomlinson.

The Court resolved that:

74.2 following an election by and from Teaching and Research Members of Academic Council, Professor Patrick Ainley be appointed to the Court under Article 7(2)(b) for the period 1 September 2007 to 31 August 2010.

74.3 following his re-election as President of the Students’ Union, Virender Choudhary be appointed to the Court under Article 2(7)(c) for the period 1 August 2007 to 31 July 2008.

74.4 following a ballot of those Governors appointed under Article 7(2)(a), Simon Atkinson, Richard Baglin, James Loudon and Sir Callum McCarthy be re-appointed as Governors under Article 7(2)(a) for the period 1 September 2007 to 31 August 2010.

74.5 following a ballot of all Governors present (except Co-opted Governors), Stuart Etherington and Dr Alaric Pugh be re-appointed as Co-opted Governors under Article 7(2)(d) for the period 1 September 2007 to 31 August

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2010.

74.6 It was noted that the Court would enter the coming academic session with one vacancy. Officers, together with members of the Nominations Committee, would start the process of recruiting new potential Governors during the summer recess to enable recommendations for future appointments to be made as soon as possible.

06/75 REVIEW OF SELECTION PROCEDURES FOR CHAIR OF COURT (CRT 06/66)

The Court:

i approved the draft Selection Procedures for the Appointment of Chair of Court for implementation with immediate effect

ii noted that the change to the term of office of the Chair of Court, which would now run from 1st August to 31st July, would require a change in the Memorandum and Articles of Association.

FORMAL AGENDA

06/76 FINANCIAL MATTERS (CRT 06/67)

The Court received:

i Management Accounts for the University of Greenwich for the period to 30 April 2007.

ii an update on the University’s Risks, Reserves and Liquidity.

06/77 MINUTES OF MEETINGS

The minutes of the following meetings were received:

i Finance Committee – 24 April 2007 and 11 June 2007 (CRT 06/69 and 06/70)ii Staffing Committee – 30 April 2007 (CRT 06/71)iii Audit Committee – 14 May 2007 (CRT 06/72)iv Strategy Committee – 21 May 2007 (CRT 06/73)v Academic Council – 28 February 2007 and 25 April 2007 (CRT 06/74 and

06/75).

06/78 STAGE 3 GRIEVANCE HEARING (CRT 06/76)

The Court received a report of a Stage 3 Grievance Hearing held on 9th May 2007 and noted the recommendations contained therein.

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06/79 COURT APPEALS COMMITTEE (CRT 06/77)

The Court noted the report on the decision of the Court Redundancy Appeals Panel held on 18th May 2007.

06/80 EXECUTION OF DEEDS (CRT 06/78)

The Court noted:

i the signing as a Deed of the following “Group A” documents:

(a) DEED OF VARIATION re: lease dated 5 January 2005 relating to Site C2 Pembroke, Chatham Maritime, Kent made between (1) South East England Development Agency and (2) UoG and the University of Kent

(b) LEASE re: The Glassworks, Mill Bay, Folkestone, Kent CT20 1JG between (1) Creative Foundation and (2) Canterbury Christ Church University and UoG

(c) DEED OF NOVATION re transfer of FM Agreement for Binnie Court Student Residences between (i) UoG (ii) London & Quadrant Housing Trust and (3) Cathedral (BC) Limited

(d) PARENT COMPANY GUARANTEE re guarantee of obligations of Cathedral in respect of FM contract and lease of Binnie Court Student Residences between Cathedral Group PLC and UoG

(e) DEED OF PARTIAL SURRENDER re sale of part of car park land at Binnie Court Student Residences between London & Quadrant Housing Trust & UoG

(f) COUNTERPART LICENCE TO PERMIT OCCUPATION re: land and premises of Pembroke Complex, Chatham Dockyard, Gillingham, Kent re The Hub (business incubation service) between the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government and UoG

ii the signing as a Deed of the following “Group B” documents:

(a) FUNDING AGREEMENT re University Centre Folkestone Project between (1) South East England Development Agenda (SEEDA) and (2) UoG and Canterbury Christ Church University

(b) ASSIGNMENT AGREEMENT re transfer of intellectual property , including patents re Prof Jack Silver’s Phosphors Research Group between UoG and Brunel University

(c) RETROSPECTIVE LICENCE FOR ALTERATIONS of The Former Pembroke Complex, Chatham Dockyard, Gillingham, Kent between (1) The Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government and (2) UoG.

The meeting ended at 7.30 pm.

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T A Brighton31.07.07 LC/COURT/2006-2007/minutes\2007 July 02

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Appendix 1 to minutes of the Court meeting held on 2 July 2007

TERMS OF REFERENCE

FINANCE COMMITTEE

Membership

7 Members of Court including the Vice Chancellor

Period of Office

The members of the Committee, other than the Vice Chancellor, shall serve for a period of three years and are eligible for re-election. Membership shall cease on expiry of the member’s term of office on the University Court.

Meetings

The Committee shall meet at least four times a year.

Quorum

Three members, or one half of those members eligible to attend, whichever is the fewer.

Terms of Reference

1. To review the finances, accounts and investments of the University and to report to Court thereon.

2. To make recommendations to the Court on:

2.1 the requirements of funding bodies

2.2 the annual budget of the University

2.3 the draft annual Report and Financial Statements with supporting schedules

2.4 the Financial Regulations of the University

2.5 the rolling review of the financial forecasts

2.6 expenditure against budgets.

2.7 any proposal for the University to borrow money or to mortgage or charge all or any part of its property

2.8 budgeted capital expenditure over £250,000 for specific items, on buildings and capital projects*

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2.9 budgeted revenue expenditure over £250,000 for specific items*

2.10 expenditure in excess of a budget previously agreed by the Court for specific projects (including VAT and fees)

2.11 the acquisition or disposal of any land or property under the terms of the University’s Financial Regulations.

2.12 the financial arrangements in respect of proposals for the University to form or join any company, partnership or other form of legal association.

3. To approve budgeted capital expenditure and revenue expenditure over £150,000 for specific items not covered under any other Term of Reference*.

4. To approve the level of tuition fees and residential fees payable by students, and to make recommendations to Court on the policies governing the levels of these fees.

5. To approve the allocation of funds and resources to the Students’ Union, to monitor the finances of the Students’ Union and to review its audited annual report and accounts.

6. To recommend to Court the appointment of the University’s bankers, investment managers and financial advisers (with the exception of Auditors).

7. To scrutinise investments held by the University and the returns thereon.

8. To approve the classification of specific debts as irrecoverable.

9. To monitor the insurance arranged to cover the University’s property and liabilities.

10. To enter into, vary or cancel contracts under the terms of the University’s Financial Regulations.

* Items of expenditure that do not have budgetary provision will require specific authorisation from the Director of Finance prior to approval by the Committee.

LC/FinanceCommittee/Terms of Reference – Approved by Court: 2 July 2007

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Appendix 2 to minutes of the Court meeting held on 2 July 2007

TERMS OF REFERENCE

STAFFING COMMITTEE

Membership

4 Members of Court, including the Vice-Chancellor

Period of Office

The members of the Committee, other than the Vice-Chancellor, shall serve for a period of three years and are eligible for re-election. Membership shall cease on expiry of the members term of office on the University Court.

Meetings

The Committee will meet at least twice per year.

Quorum

One half of those members eligible to attend.

Terms of Reference

1. To consider on behalf of the Court the University’s overall human resources strategy.

2. To agree key personnel and staff development policies which form part of that strategy.

3. To monitor the effectiveness of the human resources strategy.

4. To receive regular reports on health and safety issues considered at meetings of the University Health and Safety Committee and recommend action as appropriate.

5. To review progress on the implementation of the Race Equality Action Plan.

LC/Staffing Committee/Terms of Reference Approved by Court on 2 July 2007

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