Useful Information

For anyone considering standing for election to the Council of Governors

If you are considering standing for election to the Council of Governors you will need to understand some aspects of being a governor, such as key responsibilities and knowledge of corporate governance.

You may wish to gain a better understanding of the following:

• the different legal duties, liabilities and responsibilities of governors and Non-Executive Directors
• knowledge of corporate governance, i.e. the procedures an organisation has to follow to make decisions.

• Care Quality Commission
• NHS Improvement
• NHS Providers