| Corporate Governance |
FOREWORD
Corporate governance is the system by which an organisation is directed and controlled in order to achieve its objectives and meet the necessary standards of accountability and probity. Effective corporate governance, along with clinical governance, is essential for a Trust to achieve its clinical, quality and financial objectives. Fundamental to effective corporate governance is having a system of internal control.
The NHS Act 2006 and associated legislation sets out the legal framework within which the Trust operates. It is a statutory requirement that the Trust Board specify their terms of reference, schedule of reservation and delegation of powers, and the financial framework within which the organisation operates. These key documents are set out within the Trust’s Corporate Governance Manual, which contains:
- The Standing Orders as a framework for board governance
- The Standing Financial Instructions, as a framework for financial governance
- The Scheme of Reservation and Delegation as a framework for internal governance
It is essential that all employees know of the existence of these documents and are aware of their responsibilities as set out within. Any queries relating to the contents of these documents should be directed to the Company Secretary in the first instance who will be pleased to provide clarification.
Chief Executive
March 2012
The following documents are available for download (PDF's)