1 Introduction
Purpose
We have developed this 'Governance Manual' to establish a primary source of principles, policies and operating rules for STFC. This manual is the primary resource for conveying governance arrangements and establishing the authority of other policy and procedural resources including Risk Management, Financial, and Human Resources (HR).
Each public sector organisation needs explicit arrangements for its internal governance, complemented by appropriate accountability. It is a key resource for use by staff, management and other stakeholders. It sets the standards for our operation and behaviour. It also establishes a framework for monitoring our performance against these standards.
This Introduction to the manual sets out the purpose of the manual, emphasises support from the top of the organisation and sets out our commitment to good governance.
