Council of Governors – nominations now open

Nominations are now open to join our Trust’s Council of Governors. Elections are to be held for the following positions:

Public Governors

Constituency Vacancies Term length
Stroud 1 3 years
Cotswolds 1 3 years

Staff Governors

Constituency Vacancies Term length
Medical, Dental and Nursing  (reserved for qualified nurses) 1 3 years

 

The Council of Governors is the ‘voice’ of our Trust members, who include our colleagues as well as members of the public. The Council helps set the direction for the future of local services, based on our members’ views. This is your opportunity to get involved and to make your voice count.

The role

The Council is made up of 25 governors, including public governors, staff governors and representatives from partner agencies. It meets up to six times per year and is chaired by our Trust Chair, Graham Russell.

Governors serve three years in their role and work alongside the Trust’s Board to determine the strategic direction of the organisation and how services are delivered and developed. Governors are volunteers, who represent the interests of members, provide feedback on services, and hold the Non-Executive Directors to account for the Board’s performance.

How to apply

Further information and a nomination form can be found online at: www.cesvotes.com/Gloucestershire25

For more information, or if you would welcome a conversation about the role of Governor, please contact Anna Hilditch, Assistant Trust Secretary at: anna.hilditch@ghc.nhs.uk

If you require any help with your nomination you can call the Returning Officer on 020 8889 9203 or email: ftnominationenquiries@cesvotes.com

The deadline for completed nomination forms is 5pm on Monday 19 May 2025.

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