The Trust holds elections to the Council of Governors every year. If you are a member of the Trust and over the age of sixteen years then you are eligible to stand for election in the public constituency in which you live. Equally, if you are employed by the Trust you are eligible to stand for election in the appropriate staff constituency.

If would like to stand for election then you can self-nominate by completing a nomination form. If you would like further information about how to participate in the election process please contact the Foundation Trust Office.

The time commitment required will be different for each Governor. As a minimum, a Governor is required to attend six meetings of the Council of Governors each year, in addition to the AGM. Governors need time to prepare for these meetings and to also deal with any queries raised by their constituents.

Governors are required to sit on at least one sub-committee of the Council of Governors and participate in the work of that sub-committee. The sub-committees of the Council of Governors are:

  • Audit and governance
  • Quality and healthcare governance
  • Nomination and remuneration, and
  • Strategy and planning

Governors are appointed for up to three years. Governors will be eligible to stand for re-election and may serve up to a maximum of nine years.

Governors do not get paid for the work they do. However, expenses properly incurred in the performance of their duties are reimbursed.

Governors and Members are supported by the Foundation Trust Office. If you have any queries about any of the following, please contact us:

  • Trust Board
  • Executive Directors
  • Non-Executive Directors
  • Council of Governors
  • Foundation Trust Membership

Address: Foundation Trust Office, Executive Corridor, Darlington Memorial Hospital, Hollyhurst Road, Darlington, County Durham DL3 6HX
Telephone: 01325 743625
Email: cdda-tr.Foundation@nhs.net