Welcome to the Office of Legal & Governance

The Office of Legal & Governance came into being on 1 February, 2004 and supports the University's operations in a number of key respects, a brief summary of which appears below.

The components of the L&G team are displayed in our organisation chart.

Internal Audit and Risk Management

The Office of Internal Audit and Risk Management provides independent assurance and advice designed to add value and improve the University's operations. This Office assists the University to achieve its organisational objectives by providing a professional approach to evaluating and improving control, corporate governance and risk management processes. The Office of Internal Audit and Risk Management reports on its operational activities to the Senate's Audit and Risk Management Committee.

Legal Services

The legal function supports all areas of the University in providing timely and focussed legal advice and assistance, including the preparation of contracts, memoranda of understanding and related documents.

Records Management & Archives

The Records Management & Archives function exists to support the administrative processes of the University by identifying, capturing, managing and making readily available information needed for the decision-making processes and good conduct of the University, and to ensure that accountability standards with respect to university records are met.

Secretariat

The Secretariat function services Senate, Academic Council, Academic Policy Committee and the University's various corporate entities, plus associated committees and working parties. It also conducts University elections, coordinates student discipline, and handles FOI requests and Ombudsman complaints.