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This Order makes new provision regarding the constitution, functions and powers of the Court of the University of Paisley, as governing body of that University, and thearrangements to be adopted by it in discharging its functions. It replaces most of the provisions of the Paisley College of Technology Scheme 1954, and also the provisions of the Central Institutions (Scotland) Regulations 1988 so far as relating to the University of Paisley.
The University of Paisley is an institution designated by the Secretary of State as eligible to receive support from the Scottish Higher Education Funding Council and was formerly known as Paisley College of Technology. It has adopted the name “University of Paisley” under section 49 of the Further and Higher Education (Scotland) Act 1992.
Part II provides for the name of the University and makes provision consequential on the change of name.
Part III provides for the name of the governing body, which will be the “Court of the University of Paisley”, and for its functions, composition, membership, powers and proceedings.
Part IV regulates the administration of the University. It provides for delegation to the principal of responsibility for discharging most of the functions of the governing body relating to the organisation and management of the University. It provides for appointment of a Senate and for delegation to it of the governing body’s functions regarding academic matters.
Part V makes consequential variations and revocations of existing instruments affecting the University, savings and transitional provisions.
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