Our Governors

The Trust has an elected Council of Governors (made up of public, staff, service users/ carers, and stakeholders) which holds the Board publicly accountable for the services it provides. Our Governors bring valuable perspectives and contributions to its activities. Importantly, our Governors hold the Non-Executive Directors to account for the performance of the Board and represent the interests of constituent members and the public.

• Governors are largely elected by the membership, from amongst the membership.
• Governors provide a voice for members and local people.
• Governors help ensure that the Board is accountable to local people.
• Governors have a statutory role. This includes the appointment or removal of the Trust Chair and Non-Executive Directors and deciding on their pay and terms of appointment. They agree the appointment of the Chief Executive and appoint the Trust’s external auditors. The Governors also have a role in approving the Trust’s Constitution.

Our Governors are not responsible for the day to day running or management of the Trust.