George Eliot NHS Foundation Trust Board of Governors
Description
Governors
The Board of Governors is made up of elected and nominated
Governors. The Governors have a number of key roles that they will fulfil:
- Advisory:
Representing the interests of our local communities and partner
organisations in the way we work.
- Guardianship:
Taking on a ‘trustee’ role for the welfare of the organisation, by
ensuring the way we work is in keeping with our roles and values.
- Strategic:
Advising us on our strategic direction and long term plans.
- Accountability:
Holding us to account for the delivery of our strategic objectives.
Specific responsibilities of the Board of Governors
include:
- Ensuring
that members of the public and partner organisations are consulted.
- Holding
meetings (a minimum of two formal meetings a year plus the annual members
meeting).
- Advising
the Board of Directors on concerns of patients, public, carers, staff and
partners relating to the hospital.
- Appointing
the Chairman and other non-executive directors of the foundation trust
(with the exception of the initial appointments) and set their
remuneration and allowances.
- Approving
the appointment of the Chief Executive (with the exception of the initial appointment).
- Appointing
or removing the auditor.
- Receiving
the annual report, accounts and report of the auditor.
- Taking
a lead role in the ongoing development of the Trust’s membership.
Contact information
Contact:
Foundation Trust Project Manager
Address:
George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust
College Street
Nuneaton
CV10 7DJ
Email:
Doreen.Sadler@geh.nhs.uk
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