UNIVERSITY COUNCIL

The Council acts in accordance with the University’s Charter and Statutes.  The Statement of Primary Responsibilities sets out what the Council does and provides information about effectiveness and performance review.

• Statement of Council Primary Responsibilities

The powers of the Council are set out in the University Charter.

• Powers of the Council

Membership of the Council - Vacancy for Lay Member

The University of Hull has recently refreshed its vision, mission and strategic plan. The plans are bold and ambitious, and are focused on enhancing the University’s stature and reputation as it navigates the fast changing challenges of the higher education sector. We are building on a proud history of academic achievement, whilst clearly positioning the University as a forward-thinking and engaged research institution.

The Council of the University of Hull is the governing body and is responsible for the University’s strategic direction. It is seeking to appoint a lay member. The Council comprises 23 members, more than half of whom are lay members drawn from a wide variety of private and public sector organisations.

The role of a lay member is similar to that of the non-executive director of a company. It is voluntary and unpaid; expenses may be claimed. Council members meet four times a year at the University, attend the annual away day and serve on Council committees.

You will have an interest in current developments in Higher Education, an ability to take an independent and objective view and a willingness to contribute fully to discussion on all aspects of the work of the University.

Lay members are expected to serve on a Council committee, membership of which is rotated.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are currently under represented by women, the disabled and BME members.

Information packs and application forms are available from:

Mrs M Horner,Committee Section, University of Hull, Cottingham Road, Hull, HU6 7RX

email: Morag Horner

tel: (01482) 465579

The deadline for applications is Monday 16 April 2012