Governance

Trinity College Dublin is committed to maintaining high standards of corporate governance and has put in place the appropriate governance structures consistent with such objectives. The Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies 2016 has been adopted by the university sector, approved by Trinity’s Board in November 2024. This replaces the Code of Governance for Irish Universities.

Establishment

Trinity College Dublin was founded in 1592 by the Royal Charter of Queen Elizabeth I and is recognised by the Government of the Republic of Ireland, through its designation under the Higher Education Authority Act, 1971, the Universities Act, 1997; the Trinity College, Dublin (Charters and Letters Patent Amendment) Act, 2000 and the Higher Education Authority Act, 2022.

The Provost

The Provost is the Chief Officer of the University and a member of the Body Corporate. The role of the Provost is defined in the relevant legislation and in the Statutes and the Provost is appointed after an election by academic staff and student representatives for a ten-year term.

Board

The Board is the governing authority of Trinity College Dublin, the University of Dublin.

The Committee Papers website is the central source of the Terms of Reference, Membership, Agendas and Minutes of Board, Council, the Principal Committees of Board, the Academic Committees of Council, and a Compliance Committee of Board and Council.

The Principal Committees are established by the Board to assist it in the performance of its functions.

Board approved amendments to the Code of Conduct for Members of the Board and Principal Committees of Board in December 2024. The Code of Conduct is intended to ensure that Board Members, members of Principal Committees and sub-committees are aware of, and accept, the responsibilities associated with membership and follow high standards of ethical and professional conduct.

University Council

The University Council is the academic council of the University, and subject to financial constraints, is responsible for College's academic affairs including curriculum development and academic appointments.

The Committee Papers website is the central source of the Terms of Reference, Membership, Agendas and Minutes of Board, Council, the Principal Committees of Board, the Academic Committees of Council, and a Compliance Committee of Board and Council.

The Academic Committees are established by the University Council, with the consent of Board, to assist the Council in the performance of its functions.

Further information on Faculty/School Governance, appointments and elections can be found here

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