Governor elections
Elections are being held for the Council of Governors for Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. You can:
- Put your name forward to stand as a candidate for one of the Governor's seats
- Vote in the elections
You must be a Member to stand as a candidate and/or vote in the election; if you are not yet a Member, you can become a member for free. The process is very simple and takes just a few minutes.
For more information, including which seats are open to the public and how to apply, please visit our election webpage.
What do Governors do?
Our Council of Governors is made up of people who have been elected by their fellow members and of professionals from organisations closely linked with Surrey and Borders. Our Governors hold the Board of Directors to account for the Trust’s performance and represent the interests of our members and local communities.
Public meetings are held four times a year and the duties of our Governors include:
- Appointing or removing the Chair and Non-Executive Directors
- Approving the appointment of the Chief Executive
- Representing the interests of our members and the public at large
- Appointing the Trust’s auditors and receiving audit reports
- Scrutinising the Trust’s annual plans