BOARD OF DIRECTORS
STANDING ORDERS
The Newbattle Abbey College Board of Management Standing Orders were approved by the Board on (date) and will apply to all meetings of the Board and its committees.
MEMBERSHIP
The Board of Directors is the governing body of the College and of the company Newbattle Abbey College. It carries responsibility for ensuring the effective management of the College and for planning its future development. The role and composition of the Board is defined by the Articles and Memorandum of Association. Directors all agree to abide by the Board Code of Conduct and adhere to the Scheme of Delegation. The College is also registered with OSCR as a charity.
The Board of Directors has ultimate responsibility for all the affairs of the College.
The Board consists of 18 Directors which include the Principal of the College, the Chair of the Board, 12 non-executive Directors, two staff Directors (one support staff and one teaching staff member) and two student Directors.
DOCUMENTS
MINUTES AND AGENDAS
2025/26
4 Dec 2025. Agenda Minutes
2024/25
2023/24
2022/23
CHAIRS' COMMITTEE
TERMS OF REFERENCE
The role of the Chairs’ Committee is to co-ordinate Board business and has the authority, where required and when urgent, to act on behalf of the Board to be followed by ratification of any decision at the next Board Meeting. The Chairs’ Committee also acts as the Nominations Committee.
Read the full Terms of Reference for the Chair’s Committee
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Gary Husband (Chair)
Andy McGoff
Alyson Tobin
Stuart Moir
Margaret McLean
MINUTES AND AGENDAS
2022/23
29 Sept 2022. Agenda Minutes
24 Nov 2022. Agenda Minutes
30 Mar 2023. Agenda Minutes
15 June 2023. Agenda Minutes
AUDIT AND RISK COMMITTEE
TERMS OF REFERENCE
The role of the Audit and Risk Committee is to monitor and oversee external and internal audit, to scrutinise internal controls, risk management and relevant policies and procedures, and to evaluate and recommend for approval the Annual Accounts and Report to the Board. The Committee also assures the Board that the College is complying as required and meeting standards and funding requirements.
Read the full Terms of Reference for the Audit Committee
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Andy McGoff (Chair)
Margaret McLean
Aislinn Wood
David Peace
MINUTES AND AGENDAS
2025/26
13 Nov 2025 Agenda Minutes
2024/25
2023/24
FINANCE AND RESOURCES COMMITTEE
TERMS OF REFERENCE
The role of the Finance and Resources Committee is to agree, scrutinise and monitor all activity related to Finance, Human Resources, Estates and Facilities and Business Development/Commercial activity in the College. The Committee also oversees and approves associated polices and procedures and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for the areas it is responsible for while having regard for best practice in these areas too.
Read the full Terms of Reference for the Finance and Resources Committee
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Alyson Tobin (Chair)
Howell Davies
Iain Reid
Colin Pritchard
Roddy Henry
MINUTES AND AGENDAS
2025/26
4 Nov 2025. Agenda Minutes
2024/25
2023/24
LEARNING AND TEACHING COMMITTEE
TERMS OF REFERENCE
The role of the Learning and Teaching Committee is to oversee, evaluate and monitor all College activity related to Learning and Teaching which includes the student experience, quality and enhancement, curriculum development and innovation in teaching as well as scrutiny of Key Performance Indicators and benchmarking against other colleges.
Read the full Terms of Reference for the Learning and Teaching Committee
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Stuart Moir (Chair)
Jane Grant
Susanne Schulz
Zoi Zompopoulou
Mariama Baldeh
Hala Kurdi
Roddy Henry
MINUTES AND AGENDAS
2025/26
2024/25
2023/24
2022/23
REMUNERATION COMMITTEE
TERMS OF REFERENCE
The role of the Remuneration Committee is to agree the remuneration of the Senior Post Holders in the College ensuring fair practice, consistency and transparency in any decisions they make. The Committee also has responsibility for the consideration, recommendation, and approval of, any severance packages being offered by the College.
Read the full Terms of Reference for the Remuneration Committee
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Margaret McLean (Chair)
Gary Husband
Alyson Tobin
Andy McGoff
Stuart Moir
MINUTES AND AGENDAS
2022/23
29 Sept 2022. Agenda Minutes
24 Nov 2022. Agenda Minutes
30 Mar 2023. Agenda Minutes
15 June 2023. Agenda Minutes