Governance

Robert Gordon’s College’s Board of Governors is responsible for the governance and oversight of our school.

The principal general duties include acting in the interests of the charity, and specifically to operate in a manner consistent with the charity’s purpose. The practical details of these duties, including the development for approval and subsequent implementation of the Board’s strategy and policies, and the day to day running of the College, are delegated to the Head of College, supported by the Senior Leadership Team, recognising the Board of Governors are responsible for making sure the specific duties are met. The Governors report on the College’s activities and finances in their Annual Report and Financial Statements. The annual report is filed on the Scottish charity regulator (OSCR) website and there is a link to an extract on this page. 

Our Board of Governors comprises Appointed and Co-opted members who may be part of the College community, as well as representatives of important and historical institutions within the City of Aberdeen and is supported by a number of committees and sub-committees.

These Committee members are appointed either to provide specific expertise, or to represent a section of the Gordon’s community, across the following areas: Education, Health and Safety, People Development, Finance and Property, Staff Governors Liaison (Welfare), Scholarship (and Bursaries), Audit and Risk Management, Remuneration, Nominations & Governance and Development (including Alumni Relations).