Board of Trustees
Purpose
For the determination of the mission of the company and for oversight of its activities
RemitIn addition to the responsibilities outlined in the Articles of Association, the Board of Trustees shall be responsible for:
- ensuring the effective and efficient use of resources, the solvency of the company and for safeguarding its’ assets
- approving annual estimates of income and expenditure
- determining which posts shall be considered Senior Posts
- the appointment, grading, suspension, dismissal and determination of the pay and conditions of service of senior post holders
- setting a framework for the pay and conditions of service of all other staff
- approving new members and dealing with suspension of membership issues
- ensuring that statutory documents are delivered to Companies House and Charity Commission within the stated deadlines
- ensuring that all external licence and award (i.e. NOCN, QAA, IiP) requirements are met
- ensuring the security of the award of credit in line with QAA and QCA regulations
Membership
The membership of the OCNNER Board of Trustees will be determined at the AGM and will consist of the following:
In accordance with Article 12.1 of the Articles of Association, the Charity may by ordinary resolution appoint up to nine individuals (who are willing to act) to be directors. Such individuals once appointed shall be known as “Elected Directors”. Members may nominate individuals to be considered for appointment to the board of directors.
The Elected Directors may appoint up to six individuals (who are willing to act) to be directors. Such individuals once appointed shall be known as “Co-opted Directors”. The Elected Directors may at any time remove a Co-opted Director from office.
The Board will endeavour to monitor its membership to ensure that it is representative of its stakeholders, i.e.:
- Employers
- Further Education
- Higher Education
- Local Authority Education Department
- Regional/Representative Bodies, including those representing the learner
- Sector Skills Bodies
- Voluntary and Community Education
As a regional organisation the Board will also seek to ensure that sub-regional issues are considered and therefore seek to ensure that Board members cover the following areas:
- County Durham
- Northumberland
- Tees Valley
- Tyneside
- Scotland
- Wearside
Each trustee will be required to record any interests in a register kept by the company secretary. This will be updated on a regular basis.
The Chief Executive, Director of Business Development and Director of Quality and Operations/Company Secretary will be in attendance at Board of Trustee meetings, as appropriate, at the request of the Chair.
The Board of Trustees will be serviced by the Chief Executive and Senior Management Team and supported by other Officers as appropriate.
Meetings
The Board of Trustees will normally meet at least four times per year, and one of these meetings shall be for the purpose of strategic planning. The trustees will report to the membership at the AGM.
Quorum
One third of their number or three trustees, whichever is the greater will constitute a quorum.
Important Note
This document should be read in conjunction with the current OCNNER Memorandum and Articles of Association, standing Committee remits and NOCN (QCA) and QAA License criteria.
