Governance

Welcome to the Governance web page for Colchester Institute. The aim of this site is to communicate information and background about the way in which the College is governed and about how the Board of Governors support the everyday activities of Colchester Institute.

Colchester Institute is a mixed economy college of Further and Higher Education, established by the Further and Higher Education Act 1992.  The statutory Instrument and Articles of Government sets down the membership, the powers and the responsibilities of the Board of Governors.

Much of the further education work of the College is funded through the Learning and Skills Council and the College is required to abide by the Council's Financial Memorandum and the Audit Code of Practice.

The Colchester Institute Board of Governors is made up of members from a wide range of backgrounds, reflecting the communities the College serves and members elected by the staff and by students. The Principal is the only member who is both a Board member and a member of the executive.

The Board has overall responsibility for the educational character and mission of the College, for the general oversight of its activities and is accountable for the proper use of public funds and for exercising a duty of care for the assets of the College.

The 2007-2008 Annual Report and Accounts describes the most recent full year financial performance of the College.

The Board of Governors and Colchester Institute are committed to ensuring that there is no discrimination within the College on the grounds of age, disability, family responsibility, marital status, race, colour, ethnicity, nationality, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, trade union activity, and any other irrelevant criteria.