Democratic structures create public bodies which are open and transparent in their dealings with the public. UNISON Scotland believes that issues of democratic accountability must be among the criteria used when reviewing governance in all public bodies. Regional college boards must be accountable to communities which they serve. The Independent Commission on Good Governance in Public Services (2005) laid out 6 principles of governance. UNISON supports these principles as the basis for governance of Scottish colleges…
Scotland's biggest and liveliest public service trade union, representing workers delivering public and related services across Scotland.