Estates
Purpose
To undertake the strategic direction and oversight of major estates projects, and to propose financial, legal and logistical solutions to the Governing Body.
| Membership | 2011-12 | |
| Ex Officio | The Principal | To December 2011 Dr James Sweeney (Acting Principal) From January 2012 Rev Michael Holman (Principal) |
| Vice Principal Academic | To December 2011 Dr Michael Kirwan (Acting Vice-Principal) From January 2012 Professor Gwen Griffith-Dickson |
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| Director of Administration | Mrs Elizabeth Thussu | |
| Acting Director of Estates | Rev Chris Pedley | |
| Director of Finance | Mr Martin Grundy | |
| Appointed members | Four external members to include two lay members of the Governing Body. Two of the four shall be nominated by the TRCP and at least two of the four shall have professional or other appropriate expertise. | Mr Andrew Kennedy (Chair) Sir Tim Chessells Mr Martin Burchett Ms Jane Makower |
| Co-opted member | Mr John Horgan | |
| One Academic Staff member | Vacancy | |
| One Student member | President of HSU | Ms Gala Jackson-Coombs |
| Secretary | Quality and Research | Ms Kathryn Powell |
Terms of Reference
Quorum
Five members, to include at least two lay members.
Frequency of meetings
At least twice a year
Reports to
The Finance and General Purposes Committee
Terms of Reference
1. To represent the College’s interest as tenant of its buildings and land.
2. To develop and oversee the implementation of the Estate Strategy.
3. To ensure that the Estate Strategy is integrated with the academic and financial strategies.
4. To promote the efficient use of space in the College.
5. To respond to opportunities to rationalise, dispose of or acquire property for the College.
6. To promote general principles of sustainability in the use and development of the estate and its services.
7. To ensure that the College-controlled estate complies with current disability discrimination and health & safety legislation.
8. At least annually to advise the Finance & General Purposes Committee on:
· the adequacy and fitness for purpose of College-controlled premises and infrastructure;
· the continuing congruence of the Estate Strategy and the Strategic Plan;
· the appropriateness of property insurance arrangements.
