Corporation committees are advisory, with all decisions approved or taken by the Corporation itself. Exceptions may be made through the delegation authority of the Corporation, although Articles 9 to 11 of Government specify those responsibilities that are non-delegable. Any committee, other than the special committee (see below) may have members who are co-opted external members; drawn from outside the Corporation because of their skills and experience.
Statutory committees Corporations are required by law to have an audit committee and a search committee and members must be appointed by corporations.
This diagram shows the structure of the East Riding College Corporation and its sub-committees.
Audit Committee The role of the Audit Committee is to advise the Corporation on matters relating to the College's audit arrangements, the system of internal control and the appointment of auditors. It produces an annual report to the Corporation and the Principal as chief executive as part of the system of assurance for the College's end-of-year evaluation. The committee must consist of at least 3 members with at least one person with relevant financial and audit expertise and experience. The Chair of the Corporation and the Principal are not permitted as members of this committee and members of the audit committee are not permitted to be members of a finance or equivalent committee. To view the terms of reference of the Audit Committee, click here
Search, Governance and Development Committee This committee advises the Corporation on the appointment of governors and on any other matters relating to membership and appointment that the governing body has delegated to it. It also has responsiblity for overseeing the processes for the self-assessment of governance. The committee consists of relevant members of the governing body and includes a co-opted external member to supplement the governors' knowledge and to bring an objective view to the membership. To view the terms of reference of the Search, Governance and Development Committee, click here
Remuneration, Finance and Human Resources Committee This committee advises the Corporation upon matters relating to the College's finances and resources, staffing policy and human resources strategy, matters affecting the setting of the framework for the pay and conditions of service of staff and upon the remuneration and employment terms and conditions of senior post holders. Members of the committee are not permitted to be members of the audit committee. To view the terms of reference of the Remuneration, Finance and Human Resources Committee, click here
Quality Standards Committee This committee provides an opportunity for governors to become more involved in the development of the College's curriculum and the College's pursuit of high standards in all aspects of its work. The committee meets jointly with the College's Academic Board once each year. To view the terms of reference of the Quality Standards Committee, click here
Property Projects Group This group was established in July 2006 as a sub-committee of the Remuneration, Finance and Human Resources Committee and given delegated authority from the Corporation for the oversight of the College's ambitious capital projects. To view the terms of reference of the Property Projects Group, click here