Addition of trade union nominees to the boards of college institutions: consultation

Consultation on a set of policy proposals that aim to make changes to the Further and Higher Education (Scotland) Act 1992 and the Further and Higher Education (Scotland) Act 2005 to add trade union nominees to the boards of management of college institutions.


Consultation Questions

Question 1

Do you agree with the proposed changes to the Further and Higher Education (Scotland) Act 1992 and Further and Higher Education (Scotland) Act 2005, as outlined in the sections marked Proposal A and Proposal B?

Yes

No

If no, please give reasons.

Question 2

Do you agree with Proposal A (i) to amend schedule 2 of the 1992 Act to alter the composition of the Lanarkshire Board?

Yes

No

If no, please give reasons.

Question 3

Do you agree with the proposals that trade union representatives should have a flexible term of appointment of up to 4 years that is to be determined by the nominating trade union, as opposed to a fixed term appointment of 4 years?

Yes

No

Question 4

Do you agree with the proposals that trade union representatives must vacate office if they cease to either be i) a member of staff of the college or ii) a member of the nominating trade union?

Yes

No

Question 5

Do you have any other comments on the proposals overall?

Contact

Email: adam.mackie@gov.scot

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