Governance

Corporation

New College Durham is an independent corporation. We have exempt charity status formed under the Further and Higher Education Act 1992. The Instrument and Articles of Government set down our powers, membership, role, and responsibilities.

The corporation of New College Durham is made up of members from the business and local community, stakeholders, partners, staff and students. The principal is a member ex officio and the only executive member. The corporation is accountable for the use of public funds and has a duty of care for the assets of the college. The corporation is advised by a clerk who is independent of college management and has access to independent professional advice.

The corporation currently has 18 members. It meets seven times a year for general business, with an additional meeting to concentrate on strategic issues. It operates through a structure of committees which have clearly defined terms to consider issues in more detail and make recommendations to the board. Each member serves on at least one of the following committees:

Audit and Risk
Finance and Resources
Education Quality, Curriculum & Students
Academy Sponsorship Committee
Remuneration
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pdf Corporation Membership and Committee Composition (177 KB)

The board of governors at New College Durham comprises members from the business and local community, stakeholders, partners, staff, and students.

pdf The Corporation of New College Durham Corporation Members (1010 KB)

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