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Understanding the importance of Governors Print
Written by FT Lead   
Thursday, 22 January 2009 15:59

Currently we have a Board of Directors that is legally accountable for running the Trust. It has a Chairman,   five Non-Executive Directors (lay people, usually appointed for five years) and five Executive Directors (who are employees).
 
As a NHS Foundation Trust, in addition to the Board of Directors, our members will elect a Council of Governors. The Council of Governors will not run the Trust or get involved with day-to-day operational issues, but it will advise the Trust Board on their local communities needs and wants. Governors do not receive a salary but do receive expenses.

  • Public - 15 Elected
  • Staff - 5 Elected
  • Partner - 7 Appointed
 
 
Election and tenure of Governors
 
Elections for elected members of the Council of Governors will be conducted by the electoral reform services – which is the same method used for electing Borough Councillors. Members will receive ballot papers from the electoral register which will then need to be posted back. Elected Governors will be expected to serve on the Council of Governors for three years but will be eligible for re-election following this term.

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