7. Dual Assurance

7.1. The work of Council is also supported through the Dual Assurance structure, which focuses on particular areas of the University’s activity.

7.2. Dual assurance was introduced in 2007/08 as the new mechanism for governing various areas of the University’s business, previously governed by a committee. The model involves two people. The first of these is a member of the Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive’s Executive Group, who takes responsibility for the management and development of policy in a particular area of business. The second member of the dual assurance partnership is a lay member of Council, knowledgeable in the same area, who provides assurance to Council that this activity is well-managed and that decisions have been reached following due process and appropriate consultation.

7.3. The areas governed through dual assurance and the Management and Lay leads are set out at Dual Assurance and Dual Engagement.

7.4. Finance and Investment is covered by the dual assurance model.

7.5. The development of the University's Infrastructure Strategy and capital programme which encompass many individual projects across the Streatham and St Luke's campuses are also covered by dual assurance. Responsibilities in this area include the planning, execution and financial control of all major capital projects including new buildings, refurbishments and maintenance and major new and replacement information systems.

7.6. Supporting the Dual Assurance Leads is the Infrastructure Strategy Group comprising key professional colleagues. This group advises on the prioritisation of projects against the financial resources available and co-ordinates and monitors the progress of individual projects in the Strategy.