Membership

This is an executive chaired Committee with the following membership:

  • Chief Operating Officer and University Secretary (Chair)
  • Clerk of Senate and Vice Principal
  • Three Representatives of Senate
  • University Services Representative
  • People & Organisational Development Representative
  • Finance Office Representative
  • Ferguson Bequest Administrative Representative

 

Remit

The Committee shall: 

  • Ensure that the University operates effective due diligence around the disbursement of the funds of the Ferguson Bequest
  • Consider any ethical and reputational issues associated with the disbursement
  • Ensure that disbursement will not cause an unacceptable conflict of interest for the University

Each Committee member has a responsibility to: 

  • Ensure all disbursements are in line with the terms of the bequest
  • Ensure all disbursements are in line with university policies and ethical values
  • Ensure minimal reputational risk exposure to the University