Role of the Board
The four main functions of the Board are: to ensure that the body delivers its functions in accordance with Ministers’ policies and priorities; to provide strategic leadership; to ensure financial stewardship; and to hold the Chief Executive and senior management team to account.
In line with good governance, certain responsibilities are delegated to Board Committees to assist the Board in carrying out its functions.
Board
The purpose of the Skills Development Scotland Board is to oversee the organisation’s implementation of government policy.
Terms of Reference and Standing Orders
Board Membership
- Frank Mitchell (Chair)
- Tracy Black
- Donald Boyd
- Beth Corcoran
- Dr Mark Dames
- Carol Evans
- Nazim Hamid
- Professor David Hillier
- Willie Mackie
- Dr Poonam Malik
- Margaret McCaig
- Christine Pollock CBE
- Eileen Russell
- Grahame Smith
- Paul Taylor
- Tracy Trotter
- Damien Yeates
2020/21 Schedule of Meetings
- 4 March 2021
2021/22 Schedule of Meetings
- 20 May 2021
- 9 September 2021
- 18 November 2021
- 17 February 2022
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.
Terms of Reference
The terms of reference clearly states the committee's purpose and responsibilities.
Audit and Risk Committee Terms of Reference
Committee membership
- Donald Boyd (Chair)
- David Hillier
- Margaret McCaig
- Tracy Trotter
2020/21 Schedule of Meetings
- 18 March 2021
2021/22 Schedule of Meetings
- 8 July 2021
- 16 September 2021
- 9 December 2021
- 17 March 2022
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 fulfill SDS's strategic and operational goals.
Terms of Reference
The terms of reference clearly states the committee's purpose and responsibilities.
Finance and Operational Performance Committee Terms of Reference
Committee membership
- Willie Mackie (Chair)
- Carol Evans
- Eileen Russell
- Tracy Trotter
2020/21 Schedule of Meetings
- 29 March 2021 (Special FOP/ARC)
2021/22 Schedule of Meetings
- 11 May 2021
- 31 August 2021
- 9 November 2021
- 8 February 2022
Remuneration and Human Resources Committee
The purpose of the Remuneration and Human Resources Committee is to provide detailed scrutiny of SDS remuneration matters including senior management team remuneration, company-wide pay increases and policy, pensions arrangements and other human resources (HR) matters.
Terms of Reference
The terms of reference clearly states the committee's purpose and responsibilities.
Remuneration and Human Resources Committee Terms of Reference
Committee membership
- Beth Corcoran (Chair)
- Mark Dames
- Nazim Hamid
- Poonam Malik
2020/21 Schedule of Meetings
- 18 February 2021
2021/22 Schedule of Meetings
- 03 June 2021
- 21 October 2021
- 03 February 2022
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' key strategic services.
Terms of Reference
The terms of reference clearly states the committee's purpose and responsibilities.
Service Development Committee Terms of Reference
Committee membership
- Christine Pollock (Chair)
- Tracy Black
- Grahame Smith
- Paul Taylor
2020/21 Schedule of Meetings
- 21 January 2021
2021/22 Schedule of Meetings
- 01 April 2021
- 22 July 2021
- 07 October 2021
- 20 January 2022