Categories

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RSAMD Publication Scheme Governance This category covers information relating to the way the institution is governed and how decisions are made. It includes information on the legal status of the institution, which individual member of staff or group within the organisation is responsible for specific functions and where they fit in the overall structure of the organisation. 1. Legal Framework 2. Governance Structure 3. Governance Precepts 4. Conflict of Interests policy 5. Register of Interests 6. Institutional Structure 7. Major Committees 8. Relationship With The General Council 9. General Council 10. Subsidiary Companies 11. Honorary Degrees
1. Legal Framework
The Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama (RSAMD) is a company having a share capital limited by guarantee, which was incorporated as the Glasgow Athenaeum in December 1900. The Glasgow Athenaeum had been established in 1847 to provide further education for adults in the fields of commerce, science and the arts. It is now an Institution of Higher Education and was awarded Degree Awarding Powers by the Privy Council on 13 May 1994. The terms of the constitution, membership, powers and proceedings of the Board of Governors are set down in the memorandum and articles of association as varied by, and in conformity with the provisions of The Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama (Scotland) Order of Council 1995. The Academy is recognised by the Inland Revenue as a charity - No. SCO15855.	N/A	N/A	N/A
2. Governance Structure
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Information on the Governance structure of the RSAMD is given in the Quality Assurance Handbook, Section 12. This gives details of the composition and the remit of the Academy's governing body, the Board of Governors.	Online	Nil	Nil
Arrangements for appointment to the Board of Governors are set out in our Code of Practice for the Conduct of Public Business. This document includes general procedures for the conduct of business by the Board of Governors.	Online	Nil	Nil
Names of the people on the Board of Governors are listed in the Governing Body return sent annually to Companies' House.	Online	Nil	Nil
3. Governance Precepts
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Arrangements at the RSAMD for compliance with good governance precepts are set out in the Code of Practice for the Conduct of Public Business.	Online	Nil	Nil
4. Conflict of Interests policy
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The Academy's conflict of interests' policy is set out in the Code of Practice for the Conduct of Public Business on p.4.	Online	Nil	Nil
5. Register of Interests
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The register of interests' for members of the Board of Governors is set out in The " Governing Body" return sent annually with the institution's accounts to Companies House.	Online	Nil	Nil
6. Institutional Structure
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The Academy's Organisational and Executive Management Structure. This illustrates how the Schools of Music and Drama are organised and fit within the framework of the institution as a whole under the one Principal and supported by the departments in Finance and General Administration and Information Services.	Online	Nil	Nil
Information on relevant senior managerial staff throughout the RSAMD including contact details is given under the General Information category of the Publication Scheme (above) within 2. Principal Officers.	Online	Nil	Nil
7. Major Committees
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Details of major committees in the RSAMD having devolved decision-making powers are set out in the Quality Assurance Handbook, Section 12.	Online	Nil	Nil
8. Relationship With The General Council
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Not applicable. The RSAMD does not have a General Council.	N/A	N/A	N/A
9. General Council
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Not applicable. The RSAMD does not have a General Council.	N/A	N/A	N/A
10. Subsidiary Companies
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The RSAMD is not a majority shareholder in any company.	N/A	N/A	N/A
11. Honorary Degrees
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Criteria for the award of honorary degrees at the RSAMD are given in the Regulations, Codes of Procedure and General Rules, Section 11, Paragraph 2.	Online	Nil	Nil
The Honorary Awards Committee nominates suitable recipients to the Academic Board. Details of the remit and membership of both committees are in the Quality Assurance Handbook, Section 12 . The Academy also awards Fellowships (FRSAMD - Fellow of the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama.) Fellowships are in the gift of the Board of Governors and are awarded to individuals who have made a significant contribution to the work of the Academy.	Online	Nil	Nil
Click here to view the list of Honorary Graduates of the RSAMD.	Online	Nil	Nil
There are no details of forthcoming honorary degree awards.	N/A	N/A	N/A

Categories

RSAMD Publication Scheme

Governance

1. Legal Framework

2. Governance Structure

3. Governance Precepts

4. Conflict of Interests policy

5. Register of Interests

6. Institutional Structure

7. Major Committees

8. Relationship With The General Council

9. General Council

10. Subsidiary Companies

11. Honorary Degrees

Royal Conservatoire of Scotland

Formerly known as the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama