Our Governors

Our Council of Governors acts as a link between service users, carers, staff, the general public and the Trust's Board of Directors.

They support the Board of Directors in setting the long-term vision for our organisation, and hold the non-executive directors to account for the actions of the Board. Our Board of Directors has a duty to consult, and listen to the views of, the Council of Governors.

Contact your governors

If you have a question for your governors, please email governors@slam.nhs.uk

The Council of Governors is made up of:

• Appointed members from organisations that the Trust works with
• People who use the Trust's services elected by our membership
• Carers of people who use the Trust's services elected by our membership
• Members of the public elected by our membership
• Members of staff elected by our membership

The Council's responsibilities include:

• Appointing the Chair and other non-executive directors
• Removing, if three quarters of the council of governors decide that it is necessary, the chair or other non-executive directors
• Approving, by a majority, the appointment of the Chief Executive by the non-executive directors
• Appointing or removing the Trust's auditor
• Supporting and engaging with the Trust board
• Holding the non-executive directors to account for the performance of the Trust Board
• Representing the interests of the members of the Trust as a whole and the interests of the public
• Approving 'significant transactions'
• Deciding whether non-NHS work would significantly impact on the Trust's core role
• Approving, by an overall majority, an application by the Trust to enter into a merger, acquisition, separation or dissolution
• Approving amendments to the Trust's constitution

Governors review

The governors review includes information about the role of governors and their activities over the preceding year:
Governors review 2021-22

Governors review 2020-21

How to become a governor

Governors are elected to the Council of Governors from the public, service user, carer and staff constituencies. Elected governors serve a three-year term on the Council of Governors. Governors are also appointed by partner organisations. 

If you are interested in becoming a governor, vacancies will be advertised here or you can contact us to find our more via governors@slam.nhs.uk