People and offices

ACADEMIC GOVERNANCE AND OFFICES

The Academy separates institutional stewardship, academic judgement and independent assurance through defined offices and committees.

Council

Institutional stewardship and formal authority

Council is responsible for institutional strategy, legal and financial stewardship, risk, formal delegations and the integrity of the Academy's public record.

Public appointments record

Roles and accountability

Official appointments are recorded by office, remit and term. Academy correspondence is conducted through institutional channels; private contact details are not published.

President

Chairs Council and represents the Academy.

Registrar

Oversees Fellowship elections and the Fellow Directory.

Treasurer

Oversees financial reporting, controls and reserves.

Secretary

Maintains Council records and supports its proceedings.

Delegated academic authority

Committees and terms of reference

Fellowship, honours, publications and public affairs are considered through committees constituted for the relevant task. Terms of reference define authority, quorum, declarations of interest, recusal and the record required for each decision.