Council of Governors Duties

What are the statutory powers and duties of the Council of Governors?

  • Represent the views of the membership and public regarding the Trust’s services and plans.

  • Hold the Non-Executive Directors to account for the performance of the Board (through asking questions regarding the Trust’s services and plans at Council of Governor meetings).

  • Appoint and, if appropriate, remove the Chair and other Non-Executive Directors.

  • Decide the remuneration and allowances, and the other terms and conditions of office, of the Chair and other Non-Executive Directors.

  • Approve the appointment of the Chief Executive.

  • Appoint and, if appropriate, remove the Trust’s external auditors.

  • Receive the Trust’s Annual Report and Accounts.

In addition

  • In preparing the Trust’s forward plan, the Board of Directors must have regard to the views of the Council of Governors.

Other duties are likely to include:

  • holding meetings to consider ways in which to engage with members and the public regarding the Trust’s services and plans;

  • attending the Annual Members’ Meeting;

  • attending briefings with the Chair;

  • taking part in Governor Development Days

  • Visiting some of our services with members of the Board and hearing the views of service users and staff regarding their experiences;

  • providing a Governor perspective on Trust performance;

  • developing and reviewing the membership plan;

  • promoting membership and governor vacancies via networks.