Board of Governors’ By-Election, Summer 2011
This summer, the Trust is holding a by-election for two seats on the Board of Governors for members in the Rest of England and Wales class.
The two Governors who held these seats previously, Chrissie Kimmons and Jan McHugh, have both resigned from their seats for personal reasons. We are very sorry to see them go, but are looking forward to working with two new Governors.
The Board of Governors plays an important role in decision-making in our Trust. They have a number of important statutory responsibilities, such as appointing our Trust Chair and our Non-Executive Directors, and also contribute greatly to the development of a number of projects within the Trust, from really important matters such as our Annual Plan, to smaller projects such as helping with the re-design our entrance lobby. Being a Governor is an exciting opportunity to get involved in the work of the Trust and develop skills. For more information on being a Governor, our Governor Handbook is available at www.tavistockandportman.nhs.uk/governorsresponsibilities
Anyone living outside of greater London was eligible to apply to become a Governor provided they are over 18 years of age. The deadline for submitting nominations was Monday 1st August. We received four nominations for the two seats. The candidates are below. Should any of the candidates wish to withdraw their nomination, they must do so by Friday 5th August.
- Ms Miranda Alcock
- Ms Jo Blanchard
- Ms Maria Foldvari
- Ms Lou James
Ballot papers will be sent to all members in the “Rest of England and Wales” class of the Public Constituency and they will have until Wednesday 21st September to cast their vote.
The key dates are below:
• Deadline to apply to be a Governor: Monday 1st August 2011
• Election poll opens: Monday 15th August 2011
• Results of the poll published: Wednesday 21st September 2011
• Governors’ term of office: Monday 3rd October 2011 – Wednesday 31st October 2012
For more information on membership or the Board of Governors, contact Louise Carney (lcarney@tavi-port.nhs.uk)
Board of Governors Election, Autumn 2009
In October 2009, the terms of office for our current Board of Governors ended. We had 11 public seats to fill: 3 Camden seats, 6 Rest of London seats, and 2 Rest of England and Wales seats. There were also three staff seats to fill: one seat for clinical, academic and senior staff, one seat for administrative and technical staff, and one seat for staff who are representatives of recognised staff groups and trade unions.
The following candidates were elected to the Board of Governors in November 2009:
Public Governors:
Camden: Jennie Bird, Mary Burd and Adam Elliot
Rest of London: Robin Anderson, Stephanie Cooper, Sara Godfrey, Caroline Lindsey, Carole Stone and John Wilkes
Rest of England and Wales: Chrissie Kimmons and Jan McHugh
Staff Governors:
Clinical, Administrative and Senior: Jonathan Bradley
Administrative and Technical: Amanda Hawke
Representatives of Recognised Staff Organisations & Trade Unions: Robin Bonner
Appointed Governors:
Primary Care Trusts: John Carrier (Camden PCT)
Local Authorities: Roger Freeman (Camden)
Non-Statutory Sector: Simone Hensby (Voluntary Action Camden)
University of East London: Steve Trevillion and Aulay Mackenzie
Specialist Commissioning: Vacant
