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Higher Education Governance (Scotland) Act 2016

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Point in time view as at 14/04/2016. This version of this provision is not valid for this point in time. Help about Status

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(1)A current or upcoming vacancy in the position of senior lay member of the governing body of a higher education institution is to be advertised widely by the governing body, in a manner suitable for bringing the vacancy to the attention of a broad range of persons.

(2)The committee mentioned in section 3(1) is to ensure that the advertisement—

(a)sets out the functions exercisable by the senior lay member of the governing body under section 1(2),

(b)summarises the relevant criteria with respect to the position and states how more information about the relevant criteria can be obtained,

(c)explains—

(i)the process for filling the position,

(ii)how the application form in relation to the position can be obtained,

(iii)that reimbursement is offered of expenses incurred in connection with attending an interview or campaigning in an election for the position,

(iv)that remuneration and allowances are available in connection with the holding of the position.

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