Agenda item

(David Andrew Graves, Alderman)

17 November 2014

Amendment to the Guildhall School of Music and Drama’s Governance Arrangements

The Guildhall School of Music & Drama was awarded Taught Degree Awarding Powers in April 2014. One of the conditions for exercising and retaining such powers is that an Academic Board be established.

The purpose of this report is to propose the creation of an Academic Board which will replace the current Teaching and Learning Board. This Academic Board will act as the locus of responsibility for the exercise of taught degree awarding powers. Subject to the approval of the Court of Common Council, this proposal will be submitted to the Privy Council for formal approval. A printed and circulated report is now submitted for your consideration and we recommend that the Court agree the recommendations set out therein. 

(David Andrew Graves, Alderman)

17 November 2014

Amendment to the Guildhall School of Music and Drama’s Governance Arrangements

The Guildhall School of Music & Drama was awarded Taught Degree Awarding Powers in April 2014. One of the conditions for exercising and retaining such powers is that an Academic Board be established.

The purpose of this report is to propose the creation of an Academic Board which will replace the current Teaching and Learning Board. This Academic Board will act as the locus of responsibility for the exercise of taught degree awarding powers. Subject to the approval of the Court of Common Council, this proposal will be submitted to the Privy Council for formal approval. A printed and circulated report is now submitted for your consideration and we recommend that the Court agree the recommendations set out therein. 

It was advised that, should Members agree to the recommendations set out in the report, the Instruments and Articles of Government for the School will need to be adjusted to reflect the changes approved. Authority was consequently delegated to the Town Clerk, in consultation with the Lord Mayor, the Chief Commoner, the Chairman of the Policy and Resources Committee and the Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Guildhall School to make and approve such amendments as required for submission to the Privy Council.

Read and agreed.