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.
The purpose of the Skills Development Scotland Board is to oversee the organisation’s implementation of government policy.
The purpose of the Audit and Risk Committee is to ensure that:
The terms of reference clearly states the committee's purpose and responsibilities.
Audit and Risk Committee Terms of Reference
2020/21 Schedule of Meetings
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.
The terms of reference clearly states the committee's purpose and responsibilities.
Finance and Operational Performance Committee Terms of Reference
2020/21 Schedule of Meetings
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.
The terms of reference clearly states the committee's purpose and responsibilities.
Remuneration and Human Resources Committee Terms of Reference
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.
The terms of reference clearly states the committee's purpose and responsibilities.
Service Development Committee Terms of Reference