“By creating we think, by living we learn” Patrick Geddes
To advise the Court in relation to its responsibilities for: proper financial management; the effectiveness of internal control and management systems; safeguarding the assets of the University and public funds; the economy, efficiency and effectiveness of the University's activities; and corporate governance and conduct of the University's operations.
To exercise oversight of all aspects of the management and development of the University's estate, and associated services and facilities, on its various campuses; to review and sustain the University's estates strategy; to advise the Finance & Policy Committee on capital developments and other physical and space requirements to fulfil academic planning objectives; to promote the security of University campuses in terms of personnel (students, staff and visitors), buildings and equipment; to support and oversee the activities of the Botanic Garden; to review and sustain an environmental policy and promote sound environmental practices within the University.
To act on behalf of the Court in ensuring that the University meets its obligation under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 to maintain an ethical review process, and to determine policy on all matters relating to animals on University premises
To advise the Court on the finances and overall financial health of the University in the light of government policies on higher education and public spending, the resource allocation policies of SHEFC and the main research funders, and the operational performance of the University; to set the financial parameters within which the University operates; to approve financial forecasts; to approve annual budgets and to monitor performance in relation to those budgets; to approve the allocation of resources to support University strategies and plans; to approve projects involving major capital spend; to review draft strategic planning documents and to consider their resource implications.
To monitor the performance of the University's fund managers in stewardship of the University's endowment asset investments, and of University management and outside agents, where applicable, in investing the University's short-term liquid funds; to review and recommend investment policies to the Finance Committee.
To maintain and review a human resources strategy for the University in support of the institution's wider objectives and to promote staff welfare; to develop, implement and review principles, policies and procedures on all personnel-related matters for all staff employed by the University, and to ensure that these comply with the requirements of relevant employment legislation; to monitor and review all health and safety arrangements within the University affecting staff, students and visitors and to advise the Court on statutory and other requirements relating to its responsibilities for health and safety; to monitor and evaluate the University's staff development policies and to promote relevant developmental opportunities for staff; to sustain and evaluate an equal opportunities policy for the University and to sponsor programmes of action in support of the policy; to oversee the staff consultative process with the recognised trades unions and to advise the Court accordingly.
To provide a forum for discussion, consultation and negotiation on matters relating to academic and academic-related staff, with the aim of fostering good relations between the University and DUCU.
To provide a forum for discussion, consultation and negotiation on matters relating to technical, clerical and related, and manual staff, with the aim of fostering good relations between the University and UNISON.
To provide a forum for discussion, consultation and negotiation on matters relating to technical, clerical and related, and manual staff, with the aim of fostering good relations between the University and UNITE.
Governance & Nominations Committee
To review on behalf of Court the remuneration of professorial and equivalent staff and of the Principal.
Risk Management Monitoring Group
To monitor the University's performance in identifying, assessing, prioritising and preventing key risks related to all aspects of the University's activities.
To formulate advice to Court on the University's strategic plan, to implement the agreed plan, and to ensure the effective coordination and management of the activities of the University.
The decision-making powers of the Senior Management Team will be as defined in the Schedule of Delegation and Decision-Making. The Principal is accountable to the Court for the effectiveness of the Senior Management Team and will report to each meeting of the Court in writing on the work of the Team; the Principal is also responsible for ensuring effective links between the Senior Management Team, the Finance & Policy Committee and other Committees of Court and Senate as appropriate.
University Superannuation Fund Trustees
To be responsible, with professional advice and assistance, for all aspects of the management and operation of the University of Dundee Superannuation and Life Assurance Scheme; to safeguard its assets by monitoring the performance of the Scheme's investments; to advise the Court on the funding rates and benefits to be applied under the Scheme.
University (Nursing Staff) Pension Fund Trustees
To be responsible, with professional advice and assistance, for all aspects of the management and operation of the University of Dundee (Former CNM Staff) Pension and Life Assurance Scheme; to safeguard its assets by monitoring the performance of the Scheme's investments; to advise the Court on the funding rates and benefits to be applied under the Scheme.
University/NHS Strategic Liaison Committee
As a joint Committee with NHS Tayside, to provide a forum for the discussion of policies and issues of mutual concern.
September 2004
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