Explanatory note

This Order amends, and makes transitional provision in relation to, the Robert Gordon University (Scotland) Order of Council 2006 (“the 2006 Order”).

Article 2 makes provision for minor amendments to the governance arrangements for the Robert Gordon University (formerly known as the Robert Gordon Institute of Technology and whose name was changed in accordance with section 49 of the Further and Higher Education (Scotland) Act 1992 by resolution of the Governing Body on 18th March 1992 and consent of the Privy Council on 12th June 1992) contained in the 2006 Order.

Article 3 reinstates the revoked Robert Gordon University (Scotland) Order of Council 1993 for a transitional period. This maintains the governance arrangements for The Robert Gordon University Institution which is to be closed by order under section 47 of the Further and Higher Education (Scotland) Act 1992, until that closure (and the transfer by that order of the assets and liabilities of the Institution to the reconstituted University). This corrects an omission in the 2006 Order.