# Governance office

**Source**: https://www.staffnet.manchester.ac.uk/governance/
**Parent**: https://www.staffnet.manchester.ac.uk/governance/visiting-speakers/

Welcome to the Governance Office, which forms part of the Directorate of Legal Affairs and Board Secretariat.

[## About the Governance office

Find out a little more about what we do and how to contact us.

Read more](https://www.staffnet.manchester.ac.uk/governance/what-we-do/)
[## Policies

A look at our corporate policies.

Read more](https://www.staffnet.manchester.ac.uk/governance/policies/)
[## Elections

How we manage a number of elections to a variety of bodies across the University.

Read more](https://www.staffnet.manchester.ac.uk/governance/elections/)

[## Whistleblowing (Public interest disclosure)

For more information on the subject.

Read more](https://www.staffnet.manchester.ac.uk/governance/public-interest-disclosure/)
[## Freedom of speech and academic freedom

How our University secures and promotes these, plus our Code of Practice.

Read more](https://www.staffnet.manchester.ac.uk/governance/visiting-speakers/)

[## Governance Handbook

How to support formal committees and groups - plus our handy summary and top tips.](https://www.staffnet.manchester.ac.uk/governance/handbook/)