1. Introduction
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This guide is intended primarily for the secretaries of formal committees at the University. However, committee chairs and members and those involved with committees operating at departmental level may also find some of the information useful.
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Committees remain a critical part of the governance structure and decision-making processes of the University. Committee members are often drawn from across the University and in this sense, committees continue to make a key contribution to collegiality at Loughborough and are essential for the effective handling of much University business. Discussing issues and making decisions through committees ensures that the University is operating transparently and is accountable for its activities. In appropriate circumstances, to support speedy handling of business, certain Committee powers have been delegated to individual officers.