What does a council member do?

The council consists of 23 members who will gather the views of the hospital's members and give them a voice at the highest level of the organisation. The first elections were held in March 2009 with the help of the Electoral Reform Society.

Thirteen seats on the council are for public members who wish to have more of a say and play a part in linking with the membership community.

The Members' Council explained

The Members' Council of a Foundation Trust has a key role in taking the hospital forward and ensuring it is meeting the needs of its communities.

The role of the council is to:

• Advise the board of directors of the views of the membership community;
• Comment on the development of strategic plans for the hospital; and
• Act in a trustee role making sure the hospital meets its obligations.

In addition some of the statutory responsibilities of the council include:

• Appointing the chair and non-executive directors of the Trust;
• Agreeing the appointment of the chief executive of the Trust; and
• Appointing the Trust's auditors

More details about the Members' Council can be found in our information pack, available to download. 

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