Section 15 - Institute of Technology Blanchardstown

2.4 Governance of the Institute
2.4.1 Governing Body
Functions
Section 7 of the Regional Technical Colleges Act authorises the
Governing Body to manage and control the affairs of the College and the
property of the College. Also to perform the functions conferred on the
College by the Act. The Governing Body has all the powers needed for
these functions. Activities are subject to such policies as may be
determined by the Minister for Education and Science and by the
programmes and budget approved annually by the Vocational Education
Committee and the Minister, under section 13 of the Act. The Governing
Body consists of 19 members, broken down as follows:
• Chairperson
• President
• 6 Members of Local Authorities
• 1 person nominated by the Irish Congress of Trade Unions
• 5 Members nominated by the Minister for Education and Science,
as follows:
- 1 Member Greater Blanchardstown Chamber of Commerce
- 1 Member Blanchardstown Area Partnership
- 1 Member Enterprise Ireland
- 1 Member Arts Council
- 1 Member Dublin 15 Community Council
• 2 Members of academic staff
• 1 Member non-academic staff
• 2 student representatives
The Governing Body has no direct contact with the public.
Records
• Minutes of meetings
• Standing orders
• Personnel reports
• Finance reports
• Academic Council reports
• Miscellaneous reports
Publications
None
Contact
The President’s Office
Tel: 01-8851010
Fax: 01-8851001
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