the determination of the educational character and mission of the institution;

the approval of the annual estimates of income and expenditure;

the responsibility for ensuring the solvency of the institution and the Corporation and for safeguarding their assets;

the appointment of the Principal or holder of a senior post;

the appointment of the Clerk, (including, where the Clerk is, or is to be, appointed as a member of staff the Clerk’s appointment in the capacity of a member of staff); and

the modification or revocation of these Articles.