Council
We are responsible for governance of the University.
Council
We are the governing body of the University with general responsibility for the conduct of all the University's affairs.
Council members
We are the governing body of the University, comprised of staff, students and external members, all appointed on a voluntary basis.
Supporting information for prospective Council members
Information about the history of the University, our mission statement, academic goals and governance structure, and the principles and duties of Council.
Meetings, minutes and agenda
We meet several times each academic year and our minutes are publicly available once approved. Check the deadlines for submitting items and supporting papers for Council meetings.
Council meeting dates
The dates of Council meetings from the 2014/15 academic year to the 2024/25 academic year.
Council minutes: publication framework
This publication framework sets out the agreed policy on the redaction of Council minutes published to the University website.
Council minutes
Council publishes its minutes once they have been approved.
Council meeting minutes for the 2022/23 academic year
The official minutes of University Council meetings for the academic year from August 2022 to July 2023.
Committee Report Templates
Please download the accessible format templates for use when submitting reports to UEB, Council, Senate and their committees.
Agenda deadlines for Council meetings
Deadlines for agenda items and supporting papers for University Council meetings in the 2023/24 academic year.
Council regulations and structure
Our rules and regulations, including our terms of reference, and our governance structure, which shows the committees reporting to Council.
Council terms of reference
The terms of reference for the University Council, including its functions and procedural rules
Standing Orders of Council
The standard operating procedures explain the conduct and responsibilities of Council and its committees.
Introduction to the Council and Senate Joint Scheme of Delegation
The Joint Scheme explains how Council grants authority for University matters to other committees and officers.
Council and Senate Joint Scheme of Delegation
The Joint Scheme of Delegation explains the responsibilities that Council has given to committees and officers of the University to act on its behalf.
Council and Senate governance structure
A diagram of the structure of the boards and committees that report to Council and Senate.
Independent Review of Council Effectiveness
Find out what Council is doing to further improve its performance.
University Charter, Statutes and Ordinances
Read about the governance of the University, including our Royal Charter and information required by The Office for Students (OfS).
Charter of the University of Bath
The Charter of Incorporation that was granted to us in 1966.
Statutes of the University of Bath
The Statutes provide the constitutional framework that allows the University to govern its affairs.
University Ordinances
The Ordinances set out how the University is governed within the principles of the Charter and Statutes.
About Council
We have general responsibility for the functioning of the University as well as oversight of University finances, investments, and the estate and buildings.
Contact Governance Office
Contact us for more information or if you have any queries about Council.