Board Sub-Committees
Executive Remuneration Committee
The Executive Remuneration Committee is responsible for ensuring that the Group Chief Executive and the senior executives are, with the benefit of appropriate professional advice, properly rewarded for their individual and collective contributions to the Group’s overall performance.
Nominations Committee
The names of prospective Governors are referred to the Charity’s Nominations Committee which considers whether recommendations for appointment as a Governor should be made to the Board. The Nominations Committee also considers recommendations for membership of the Charity, as no person may be appointed as a Governor unless he or she is also a Member.
Audit Committee
The Audit Committee meets at least twice each year. A representative from each of the external and internal auditors is in attendance as are the Group Chief Executive and Group Finance Director. Its main duties are to assist the Board in the discharge of its duties by providing independent and authoritative advice on the accuracy of financial reporting and the effectiveness of financial controls and systems. The Audit Committee also recommends the appointment of the external and internal auditors.
Board Integrated Governance Committee
The Board Integrated Governance Committee meets at least four times each year. This committee is responsible for monitoring the effective operation of clinical governance throughout the Group and also considers clinical and health and safety matters. The Group Medical Director and senior members of staff with clinical responsibilities are in attendance at the committee’s meetings.
