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Corporate governance
Corporate governance is the combination of processes and structures implemented by the Board in order to inform, direct, manage and monitor the activities of the organisation towards the achievements of its objectives.
Many stakeholders stand to gain or lose significantly from an organisation's activities. It is necessary to protect all parties by ensuring that activities are fair, just, honest and legal.
In the UK, a major document relating to corporate governance is the Combined Code (2008). It combines several preceding documents and reports.
Although the Combined Code relates primarily to listed companies, the University voluntarily follows its recommendations of best practice.
Corporate governance guidance, specifically written for universities and colleges, is issued by CUC in their "Guide for Members of Higher Education Governing Bodies in the UK". The guide is often referred to as the "CUC Handbook".
- Combined Code (2008)
- CUC Handbook (2009)
- Corporate Governance in the University
- Whistle Blowing Policy
- Fraud Policy on Finance Department wiki (staff only)
Audit Committee
Internal Audit reports to the Audit Committee, a sub-committee of Court.
The Committee consists of a group of non-executive specialists selected for their business knowledge and expertise.
The Audit Committee is one of the cornerstones of corporate governance in any organisation.
- Audit Committee Terms of Reference
- The University of Edinburgh Audit Committee
- Internal Audit Terms of Reference as approved by Court in 2009
This article was published on Apr 22, 2010