The Governance and Compliance Division is located at the heart of major decision-making in the University. Its role is to facilitate the implementation of the decisions and policies of the University, providing leadership, advice, and guidance in a transparent and accountable manner. Both operational and strategic in nature, the GCD works to promote the good governance of the University and to support senior University officers in the fulfilment of their duties.
Policies and guidance
Policies and guidance supported by the Governance and Compliance Division are available from the links on the left.
University Council and other committees
The University is governed through central bodies, principally the Regent House, the Council, and the General Board of the Faculties. Staff in the GCD at all levels facilitate and support the work of the University Council and its committees. The Director of Governance and Compliance (Regina Sachers) and others in the team attend Council meetings and other central committees as assisting officers, and are instrumental in guiding and advising the development of University decisions and policies through the governance system and on to implementation.
A list of members of University committees and other University bodies (Boards, Syndicates etc) is published as a Special issue of the Cambridge University Reporter. 'Live' membership enquiries should be directed by email to roll.enquiries@admin.cam.ac.uk.