Article 4 Functions of the University CourtI1

overseeing the University’s activities, determining its vision, mission and future direction, fostering an environment in which the University’s objects are achieved and providing strategic input on all material policy or other matters affecting the University (including the adoption and publication of a statement of the primary responsibilities of the University Court);

appointing and regulating committees of Governors and, where appropriate, others;

setting up departments, schools, faculties and other units of organisation within the University;

employing staff and regulating their employment and engaging contractors;

appointing a Chancellor as the titular head of the University;

appointing a Principal and Vice-Chancellor as the chief academic and executive officer of the University;

appointing one or more Vice-Principal and F3Pro-Vice-Chancellor or office holders of a similar standing, a Secretary to the University Court and other office holders to have such powers as the University Court considers appropriate;

providing facilities to carry on any activities which are necessary or desirable to enable the University to fulfil its objects;

establishing and monitoring systems of control and accountability including financial and operational controls and risk assessment; and

reviewing and monitoring the management of the University and its performance.