It will also observe regulations issued by the funding bodies and will act within the principles laid down by the Committee on Standards in Public Life (Nolan Committee) for those holding public office, namely: Selflessness, Integrity, Objectivity, Accountability, Openness, Honesty and Leadership.

Governors recognise the importance of clarity in identifying their role and responsibilities and in differentiating those from the roles and responsibilities of college management whilst, at the same time, recognising the key interactions between the two.