In delivering LSST’s mission and strategy, the Board of Governors is responsible for: 

• Determining the strategic vision, long-term academic and business plans, and key performance indicators (KPIs), ensuring alignment with stakeholder interests 
• Delegating authority to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), who serves as both Head of Institution and Accountable Officer, for the academic, corporate, financial, estate, and human resource management of the School 
• Establishing and regularly reviewing policies, procedures, and delegated authorities 
• Monitoring systems of accountability, including financial controls, operational oversight, risk assessment, and conflict of interest management 
• Evaluating institutional performance against strategic plans and KPIs, benchmarked where appropriate against comparable institutions 
• Reviewing the performance and effectiveness of the governing body itself, including the role of the Chair 
• Conducting its affairs in line with best practice in higher education governance, the public interest principles of the Office for Students, and the Seven Principles of Public Life established by the UK Committee on Standards in Public Life https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-7-principles-of-public-life/the-7-principles-of-public-life--2  
• Appointing a Secretary to the Board of Governors, ensuring a clear and appropriate separation of responsibilities 
• Acting as the School’s principal financial and business authority, overseeing the management of assets and estate to ensure long-term viability and sustainability 
• Ensuring compliance with all legal obligations, including contracts and other institutional commitments 
• Maintaining oversight of safeguarding and the School’s responsibilities under the Prevent Duty 
• Receiving assurance that robust policies and procedures are in place to uphold academic standards and quality 
• Receiving assurance that appropriate provision is made for the support and wellbeing of all students