University College Plymouth St Mark & St John

The Nominations Committee will be a sub-committee of the Board of Governors.

• Chair of the Board of Governors (Chair)
• Deputy Chair of the Board of Governors
• Two independent members of the Board of Governors
• The Principal
• The Company Secretary to the Board of Governors
• Clerk (in attendance

The meeting shall be quorate when the Chair and two Governors are present and the Nominations shall meet at least once per year.

The Committee’s principal terms of reference are to:

b)   When a vacancy arises for the Chair of the Board of Governors or Deputy Chair of the Board of Governors, consider possible candidates from within the Board of Governors or identify (using local networks and advertising as appropriate) any potential candidates for this post.

c)   Annually seek approval from the current Chair / Deputy Chair of the Board of Governors of their willingness to remain in post for the ensuing year prior to the first meeting of the academic year where the appointment of a Governor to the post of Chair and Deputy Chair will be endorsed.

d)   Monitor the length of service of all Governors and sub-committee members and advise members annually via a schedule of forthcoming re-elections, retirements and future vacancies at least one year ahead of the appropriate due dates.

e)   Advise the Board of Governors and seek approval for the re-appointment of Governors who wish to be considered for a second period of office (NB: University College Governors may serve for two periods of four years).

f)   Consider and recommend for approval by the Board of Governors the Chair of the Finance & Resources Committee and Audit Committee when a vacancy arises.

g)   Identify (using local networks and advertising as appropriate) and approach potential candidates for Independent vacancies[1], to determine their interest and commitment to the envisaged role.

h)   Approach The National Society for the Church of England to request nominations for vacancies arising within this category[2].

i)   Approach the Diocese of Exeter to request nominations for vacancies arising within this category[3].

j)   Review Application Forms received by the Clerk for all nominees and applicants from The National Society for the Church of England, Diocese of Exeter and Independent applicants. The completed application form to include two references, a Declaration of Interests form, Skills summary form and an Equal Opportunities form. The Clerk will seek at least two written references for all applicants.