The Christie Foundation Trust Annual Report and Accounts 2021-22

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust Annual Report & Accounts 2021-22

Our Council of Governors

Governors play an important role in making us publicly accountable for the services we provide and they bring a valuable perspective and contribution to our activities. Importantly, governors hold the Non-Executive Directors to account for the performance of the Board. The Council of Governors is made up of both elected and partner governors who act on behalf of their members or partner organisations, working closely with us to support future plans and ensuring we keep pushing our standards for the benefit of our patients. Our council is made up of 28 governors: 15 representing the public, patients and carers (we currently have 4 vacancies in this area), 4 representing our staff and volunteers and 9 appointed by partner organisations (we currently have 3 vacancies in this area). Elections in 2021 There were 7 constituencies up for election in 2021. We were able to appoint to 4 of these vacancies. The results of the elections are as follow: Public constituencies: Cheshire Mike Norcross (elected) Salford Scott Davies (appointed uncontested) Stockport Jackie Collins (re-elected) Wigan Nick Coghlan (re-appointed uncontested) We would like to thank our outgoing governors: Maurice Gubbins, governor for Cheshire, served on the Council of Governors for 3 years and has been an active supporter of the Trust in many ways during this time. Maurice was a valued member and Chair of the Quality Committee. We also said goodbye to both Derek Harrison and Janet Morley who stood down from the Council

of Governors during the year, both of whom were also valued members.

Staff constituencies There were no staff constituencies up for election in 2021. During the year, Jack Muddiman, staff governor for the non-clinical staff constituency stood down from the Council during the year and was replaced by Rachel Kendal. We also sadly lost Dr Amit Patel, staff governor for the registered medical practitioners constituency who passed away in October 2021. Partner governors Professor Stephen Taylor was appointed during 2021/22 as the new partner governor for the University of Manchester. Working with our governors Our governors have a number of statutory responsibilities which are reflected in the Trust’s Constitution. These responsibilities include, but are not limited to: • the appointment or removal of Non Executive Directors • deciding the remuneration for Non Executive Directors • the appointment or removal of the Trust’s external auditor • receiving the annual report, accounts and auditors report In addition, the Health and Social Care Act 2012 introduced two new legal duties: • Hold the Non-Executive Directors, individually and collectively, to account for the performance of the Board • Represent the interests of the members of the Trust and public in general In order for governors to fulfil their statutory duties and responsibilities, it is important to ensure that they can connect with the Board of Directors. Therefore, the Chair of the Board is

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