Become a governor

When we become an NHS foundation trust we will have elected and nominated governors who will form our Council of Governors. They will represent the views of our public and staff members and local partner organisations.

What is the role of a governor?

The role of a governor is to:

• support, challenge and hold our Board of Directors to account
• be the link between the members and Board of Directors, and
• represent members and act as an ambassador for the Service.

How will we be run?

We will be governed through:

• our membership
• our Council of Governors, and 
• our Board of Directors.

In this section you can find out more information about:

• A governor’s responsibilities
• Why become a governor and what to expect 
• How to become a governor
• How governors are elected
• Council of Governors