Corporation

The Corporation is responsible for the overall functioning of the College. In general terms, it is responsible for the quality of service that the College offers to learners and the local community, as well as the College's financial health and strategic direction.

The Corporation comprises 16 members drawn from a range of backgrounds and experience. The membership reflects the varied communities which the College serves.

The Corporation is a large team with a broad blend of skills. The Corporation meets termly to consider strategic developments, systematic monitoring of College and Management performance and prescribed compliance reports.

The thrust of the Corporation's work is outward looking and primarily future orientated in forming strategies as well as providing accountability for past activities of the College.

The Corporation maintains contact with College life through staff-governor links; formal presentations, and attendance at Annual Awards events and exhibitions. Board members have a strong commitment to continuous improvement in their own practice and annually conduct a rigorous self-assessment.

CORPORATION MEMBERSHIP 2011/11

Determination: 15 members (28/7/11). Category in which nominated under the Instrument of Government	Category of membership pre 1/1/2008	Name	Term of Office
External Members (10)		Mrs M Peart Ms G Bull Ms J Crowhurst Mr C Yiannakou Ms J Wacha Mr B Lester Ms D Patel Vacancy	01/08/10 – 31/07/14 13/03/08- 12/03/12 01/10/08 – 30/09/12 01/04/09 - 31/03/13 01/08/09 - 31/07/13 01/04/10 – 31/03/14 01/08/10 – 31/07/14
	Business	Mrs A Sayers	01/12/07 - 30/11/11
	Co-opted	Mr D Anderson	01/12/07 - 30/11/11
	Local Community	Mrs A Harris	01/12/07 - 30/11/11
Principal (1)	Principal	Mr R Greenaway	During tenure as Interim Principal
Staff (1)	Staff	Mr Steve Philips	30/03/2011 - 30/03/2015
Students (2)	Students of the College	TBC TBC