124ZAInstrument of government of higher education corporations in England

1

For each higher education corporation in England there is to be an instrument providing for the constitution of the corporation (to be known as the instrument of government).

2

A higher education corporation in England may vary, replace or revoke the instrument of government.

3

The corporation must not make changes to the instrument of government that (but for section 125A) would result in the corporation ceasing to be a charity.

124ZBProceedings etc. of higher education corporations in England

1

The validity of any proceedings of a higher education corporation in England, or of a committee of such a corporation, is not affected by—

a

a vacancy among the members, or

b

a defect in the appointment or nomination of a member.

2

The application of the seal of a higher education corporation in England must be authenticated by the signature of—

a

the chair of the corporation or some other person authorised for that purpose by the corporation, and

b

any other member of the corporation.

3

A document purporting to be duly executed under the seal of a higher education corporation in England or signed on the corporation's behalf—

a

is to be received in evidence, and

b

is to be taken to be executed or signed in that way, unless the contrary is shown.

4

The members for the time being of a higher education corporation in England are to be known as the board of governors of the institution conducted by the corporation.