Board members are expected to abide by the Code of Conduct for Board members, which sets out required for standards of conduct of Board Members, to enable them to understand their legal duties and to assist them both in carrying out their duties and in their relationship with the Governing Body and the Principal. The Code is aimed at promoting effective and well-informed college governance.

(Please note: it is not essential to read the full Code of Conduct at this stage of your enquiry.)

The Code also includes the Seven Principles of Public Life set out in the second report of the Nolan Committee on Standards in Public Life.

Governors are required to take a view on each matter before them and reach a decision based on the merits of the issue. There is collective responsibility amongst governors for decisions taken by the Board.

The Board operates an active Register of Interests which all members are required to complete upon joining the Board. Members are invited to register all business interests, financial or otherwise. The Register is open to public inspection and an annual update is undertaken.