Board committees

Audit and Risk Committee

The purpose of the Audit and Risk Committee is to ensure that:  internal and external audit arrangements are planned and a well-defined programme of work is in place setting out these arrangements; systems are in place to ensure compliance with all legal obligations and regulatory requirements and that appropriate follow up action in respect of non-compliance or fraud; systems of internal control and arrangements for the management of business risk are robust.

Audit and Risk Committee: Membership and forthcoming meetings.

Finance and Operational Performance Committee

The purpose of the Finance and Operational Performance Committee is to ensure efficient and effective financial management and operational performance for Skills Development Scotland, for the delivery of Scottish Government targets and to fulfil SDS' strategic and operational goals.

Finance and Operational Peformance Committee: Membership and forthcoming meetings.

Remuneration Committee

The purpose of the Remuneration Committee is to provide detailed scrutiny of SDS remuneration matters including senior management team remuneration and company-wide pay increases and policy, pensions, and other people related matters.

Remuneration Committee: Membership and forthcoming meetings.

Service Development Committee

The purpose of the Service Development Committee is to oversee on behalf of the Board a forward-looking programme of service design, development and improvement in respect of SDS's key strategic services.

Service Development Committee: Membership and forthcoming meetings.

Skills Committee

The purpose of the Skills Committee is to contribute to creating a learning system that is accessible to all, enhances the employability of learners and increases the demand for skills among employers and individuals.

The Committee aims to improve the understanding of skills needs in different areas of the economy and work in partnership with stakeholders to ensure that Scotland has a skilled and adaptable workforce to benefit a prospering economy and a flourishing society. The Committee aims to become a significant platform for skills policy development and interventions in Scotland, enabling the Scottish Funding Council, Skills Development Scotland and other partners to deliver Skills for Scotland and help take forward relevant key priorities in Scotland's economic strategy.

For further detailed information please visit the Skills Committee page on the Scottish Funding Council website