The Further Education (Northern Ireland) Order 1997

1.—(1) The governing body of an institution of further education shall not—

(a)be regarded as the servant or agent of the Crown;

(b)have any status, immunity or privilege of the Crown,

and its property shall not be regarded as property of, or held on behalf of, the Crown.

(2) Subject to the provisions of this Order, section 19 of the Interpretation Act (Northern Ireland) 1954 shall apply to the governing body of an institution of further education.

(3) The name of an institution of further education shall be such as is specified in the instrument of government of the institution and the governing body shall be known as “the Governing Body of” that institution.