Who makes up the Council of Governors?
Our council of governors is made up of representatives elected by trust members and those appointed by partner organisations such as universities and local authorities
The Council of Governors is made up in total of 34 people including:
21 governors elected by our members through a secret ballot who represent the following constituencies (groups):
- Middlesbrough (five governors)
- Redcar and Cleveland (five governors)
- Hambleton and Richmondshire (five governors)
- Patient and carers (two governors)
- Rest of England (one governor)
- Staff (three governors)
13 nominated governors representing the interests of partner organisations in the local community including healthcare, universities and local authorities.
What is the role of the Council of Governors?
Governors have a number of statutory roles to play and help our organisation to develop its long-term strategy and mould our future direction.
Having a council of governors is a key feature of any NHS Foundation Trust and gives people a greater say in how we plan our healthcare for the future.
Each governor embodies our local community – ensuring the vital views of our members and public are represented when important decisions are being taken about our services. Our governors:
- Shape our plans for the future
- Reflect the interests of members and the general public
- Help select and appoint the chairman and non-executive directors
- Advise the board of directors on issues and support the development of services
- Approve the chief executive’s appointment
- Attend council of governors meetings
- Help develop the trust’s membership strategy