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Roles and responsibility

The role of a Governor is to:

  • Support the aims and vision of the Trust.
  • Contribute effectively to the work of the Membership Council in the fulfilment of its role as set out in the Trust's constitution.
  • Understand that the decisions of the Membership Council must take full account of the needs and views of patients, local people and staff.
  • Seek to ensure that individually and collectively they uphold the Trust's commitment to equality and diversity.
  • Value and respect governor colleagues and all members of staff and patients with whom they come into contact.
  • Respect appropriate confidentiality of information received in their role as Governor.
  • Act with integrity and objectivity and in the best interests of the Trust, without any expectation of personal benefit.
  • Attend meetings of the Membership Council, members meetings and training events to be able to carry out the role of Governor to the best of their ability.
  • Demonstrate high standards of personal conduct and act as a positive ambassador for the Trust.
  • Adhere to Trust policies and procedures.