12.3 Governance
This category covers information relating to the way the institution is governed and how decisions are made. It includes information on the legal status of the institution, which individual member of staff or group within the organisation is responsible for specific functions and where they fit in the overall structure of the organisation.
Class name: Governance Structure
The institution's governance structures and related operational procedures.
The Structure and Governance of the University is described here:
- List of Former Rectors of the University
- Document on the Introduction of the Role of University Rector in Scotland
- Duties and responsibilities of the Senior Governor
University Court is the supreme governing body of the University.
The Senate is the supreme academic body under the presidency of the Principal.
The General Council is the corporate body of all graduates and senior academics of the University.