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AUDE is run by an executive committee of university directors of estates that
provides strategic oversight to the organisation. They make recommendations on
several of the association aspects such as subscription fees and the annual
budget as well as managing the election of office holders. Members vote at the
AGM to apply or amend recommendations, and elect the officers. The executive
committee meets four times a year, discussing and responding to matters
presented by the fellow directors (directly and through regional chairs), and by
the executive director and staff team. The committee receives the executive
director’s quarterly report, which contains updates from each of the topic-based
working groups. The meetings are also used to discuss and act on the
organisation’s financial performance throughout the year. Furthermore, the
meetings provide a useful sounding board and guide to the executive director,
Jane White, and the AUDE team in determining the services provided to members
and projects undertaken. The team comprises of five members of staff employed on
permanent contracts: Executive Director (1.0 FTE) Projects and Engagement
Manager (1.0FTE) Events Manager (0.8 FTE) Communications Officer (0.5 FTE)
Events and Projects Officer (0.8 FTE) AUDE is a not-for-profit organisation and
receives its core funding from member institution subscriptions and training and
development activities. It is sustainable, with healthy financial reserves in
line with its agreed financial model.
