Purpose

The scheme of delegation (SoD) is the key document defining which functions have been delegated and to whom.

It should be a simple yet systematic way of ensuring members, trustees, committees and other individuals are clear about who has responsibility for making which decisions in the trust.

In academies boards can delegate any functions except the approval of the budget. The governing board as a whole is responsible for any decision delegated. Any decisions taken by a committee should therefore be reported back to the governing board in a timely manner.