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 | Definition | Examples / Comments | Manner | Fee | Withheld information |
| Legal Framework | Information on how the University was established and its standing from a legal perspective. | The legal framework of the University of Glasgow is contained within the University Calendar. University Ordinances and Resolutions are available in hard copy from the Court Office. |
History and Constitution |
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| Governance Structure | The University's governance structures and operational procedures. | The membership of Court is fixed by Ordinance 182 as amended by Ordinance 201. Ordinances are available in hard copy from the Court Office. |
Court Office |
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| Governance precepts | The University's arrangements for compliance with good governance precepts | Arrangements for compliance with SFC Requirements and CUC guidance (Detailed arrangements may be covered by exemptions under the Act). Arrangements for internal audit. In the case of internal audits which are contracted out, information about the organisation carrying out the audit and its remit. |
Financial Regulations: Compliance |
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| Conflict of interests policy | The University's conflict of interests policies | Information on the circumstances in which members of the governing body, senior managers and other members of staff are expected to declare potential conflicts of interest. Codes of conduct governing conflict of interest issues |
Section 2 - Terms and Conditions of Employment Code of Public Interest Disclosure - Whistleblowing |
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| Register of interests | University register of interests. | The University Court has established a formal register of interests. The register is made available to the public on request in writing to the Secretary of Court. The register covers Members of the University Court and Senior Management and can be inspected on the University premises. | Declaration of Interests
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| Institutional structure | A description of the University's major organisational units and how these relate to each other | The Secretary of Court and Director of Administration are responsible through the Principal to the University Court for efficient and effective performance on the part of the University's administrative and support services which underpin its core activities of research and teaching. | Senate and its Committees |
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| Major committees | The activities of major committees with devolved decision-making powers | Many committees across the University report to either Senate or Court. Committee memberships and remits |
Senate and its Committees
Senate Meetings Court Committee Structure |
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| Relationship with the General Council | The legal and structural basis of the University's relationship with its General Council (or similar statutory bodies representing its graduates) | Information on the University's relationship with the General Council can be found in the publication, 'History and Constitution of the University of Glasgow'. | History and Constitution |
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| General Council | Information on the operation and activities of the General Council. | Constitution, Code of Practice, List of Officers and any other related documents about the General Council or similar statutory body. |
General Council Assessors
General Council Information |
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| Subsidiary companies | Information on the names, addresses, broad functions and purposes of companies where the University is a majority shareholder | This information is published in the University Annual Report. View the publication schemes of the University's wholly-owned subsidiary companies |
Annual Reviews |
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| Honorary degrees | Policies, procedures and awards of honorary degrees | Each year the University of Glasgow awards Honorary Degrees to a number of persons of eminence. Nominations, which are required by 31 July each year, are accepted from members of the public as well as members of the University community. | Honorary Degrees and Fellowships
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