Becoming a Clerk to the Governors
Thursday 10 April 2008 - Duxbury Park, Chorley
This Seminar Will Be of Interest To
Newly appointed clerks
People considering becoming a clerk
Assistant clerks
About This Seminar
Having an effective clerk to the governors is the key to having an effective governing body. This seminar provides a thorough introduction to the requirements of the role and will assist clerks in providing an informed and efficient service to their governors and their institution.
The Benefits of Attending
This one-day seminar will provide an introduction to:
- The legal basis for College governance
- The Instrument and Articles and key documents
- The legal responsibilities of governors, the principal and the clerk
- Governance vs Management
- Working with governors, establishing the agenda, preparing reports and papers for governors
- Audit, self assessment and measures of effective governance
Presenter John Perry
John was chair of governors for 6 years. He has been an OfSTED Registered Inspector and has undertaken the ISCA Certificate in FE Governance. He successfully undertook accredited governor training and is clerk to the governors at two colleges.
