As the body responsible for the affairs of the institution, the Council has a particular duty to observe the highest standards of corporate governance at all times and ensure that it is discharging its duties with due regard for the proper conduct of public business. The guiding principles are that the Council should:
observe the highest standards of integrity and objectivity in the transaction of all its business, and particularly in the management of funds and assets;
wherever possible follow a policy of openness and transparency;
be accountable for the activities of the organisation and for the stewardship of public and endowed funds;
maximise value for money through ensuring that services are delivered in the most effective, efficient and economical way.
The Council is responsible for enabling the institution to achieve its primary objective of teaching and research whilst at the same time ensuring that it is operating within a framework of effective accountability.
It is the duty and responsibility of members of the Council, individually and collectively, to act in accordance with the principles set out above.
It is also the duty and responsibility of members of Council individually to act in accordance with the Policy and Guidelines approved by Council relating to Public Interest Disclosure.