University Court
The University Court is the governing body of the University. Its authority derives from Acts of Parliament which, inter alia, vest in the Court the administration of all property and revenues of the University and give it the power to review the decisions of the Senate. The Court thus has overall responsibility for the governance of the University, including:
- All aspects of strategic planning;
- Management of all resources, whether financial, human or physical.
Since a large part of the University's funding arises from public sources, it is particularly important that Court's procedures and practices facilitate the highest standards of conduct by the Court and its members. They must also ensure adherence to conditions set out in financial memoranda which are agreed, from time to time, between the University and the Scottish Funding Council.
Individual members of Court have a duty to carry out their responsibilities in an honest, objective and informed manner, at no time supporting sectional interests. Their guiding principle must be to pursue the best interests of the University as a whole. Prior to accepting appointment or nomination for election to Court, prospective members should understand and accept the responsibilities which membership entails and should also consult with the Executive Officer to the University Court should there be any possibility of conflict of interest.
Appointment of Non-Executive Members to the University Court