(This note is not part of the Order)

This Order makes provision regarding the governance of Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh. The name of the institution was changed from Queen Margaret University College, Edinburgh to Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh by resolution of its members on 13th December 2006 and consent of the Privy Council on 14th December 2006. It was previously changed from Queen Margaret College, Edinburgh to Queen Margaret University College, Edinburgh by resolution of its members on 17th March 1999 and consent of the Privy Council on 22nd January 1999.

The Order establishes a Court as the institution’s governing body and a Senate is also established to carry out such functions as are delegated by article 14. The Order replaces all of the provisions of the Queen Margaret College, Edinburgh (Scotland) Order of Council 1994 (S.I.1994/2371), which is revoked by Article 16, subject to the transitional provisions in article 17.

Article 3 sets out the powers of the Court. Articles 4 to 10 regulate the administration of the Court. Articles 11 to 13 provide for the appointment of a Chancellor, a Principal and Vice Chancellor, and a Secretary to the Court. Article 14 provides for the establishment of a Senate by the Court and for its constitution and regulation. Article 15 amends and revokes provisions of the institution’s Articles of Association, as specified in the Schedule.