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University of Bath

Council

We are responsible for governance of the University.

As the governing body of the University, we have general oversight over the institution and its affairs. Council comprises 20 members, with a lay majority who come from outside the University, bringing skills and experience from other sectors. The Vice-Chancellor is also a member of Council, as are members of University staff and two elected officers from the Students' Union.

We act in the interests of the University as a whole, take collective responsibility for making decisions, and adhere to the seven Nolan Principles of public life. To ensure transparency and impartiality, Council maintains a register of members' interests available online.

We meet at least five times a year, participate in strategy sessions and sit on Council committees, including finance, remuneration, audit and risk.

Ex officio members

    • Professor Ian White, Vice-Chancellor, expiry of term ex-officio
    • Tim Ford, Interim Treasurer and Senior Independent Director, Appointed by Council, expiry of term 2022
    • Dr Alan Hayes, Chair of Academic Assembly, expiry of term ex-officio 2024

Appointed members

Elected members

Student governors

Routine attendees

Enquiries

Emily Commander governance@bath.ac.uk +44 (0)1225 386212