https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/about-us/who-we-are/membership-and-the-council-of-governors/council-governors/
Council of Governors
The Council of Governors reflects the views of the Foundation Trust’s members, promotes its strategy and holds the Board’s Non-Executive Directors to account.
Our Council of Governors
Our Council of Governors is made up of 27 dedicated individuals who represent the voices of our patients, members, staff and wider community.
- 18 governors are elected by our Foundation Trust’s public, patient and carer members
- 5 governors are elected by our staff
- 4 governors are appointed by key stakeholders, including local authorities and partner organisations
Together, they play a vital role in shaping the future of the Trust.
We see our Council of Governors as both a critical friend and a guardian of our values. Individually and collectively, they provide an essential link between the Trust and the communities we serve by:
- involving members in our long-term vision and strategic planning
- overseeing public involvement, membership recruitment and engagement
The Council also holds important formal responsibilities. It holds the Non-Executive Directors to account for the performance of the Board of Directors and plays a key part in ensuring strong leadership and governance across the Trust. Its duties include:
- appointing the Trust Chair and Non-Executive Directors, and setting their pay and terms of appointment
- ratifying the appointment of the Chief Executive
- appointing the Trust’s external auditors
- receiving and reviewing the Trust’s Annual Report and Accounts