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Notice of Council of Governors elections: October 2024
Nominations to become a governor for the Tavistock and Portman are now open.
To stand for election, you must be a member of the Trust, and within the constituency and class for one of the seats being contested.
Governor positions up for election
| Constituency and class | Number of seats |
|---|---|
| Rest of London – Public | 4 |
| Rest of England and Wales – Public | 2 |
| Clinical – Staff | 1 |
| Education – Staff | 1 |
Our governors sit on a council of governors, which meets four times each year and plays an important part in the decision-making process of the Trust.
They lend their individual skills and knowledge at council level. Because they can be patients, students, national and local residents, this is particularly important as it means that the voice of the local community can be heard right at the top of the decision-making process.
If you are a member and wish to stand for election but do not know which constituency or class you are in, please contact the Returning Officer.
Nominations
Nominations may be completed online or returned by post or email, details of which can be found in our portal.
Completed nominations must be received by the Returning Officer no later than 5.00pm on Monday 28 October 2024. Please do not return nomination papers to the Trust offices. If you are sending your form by post, please allow sufficient time for it to arrive before the deadline.
Timetable of election
- Thursday 10 October 2024: Publication of notice of election
- Monday 28 October 2024: Deadline for receipt of nominations
- Tuesday 29 October 2024: Publication of statement of nominations
- Thursday 31 October 2024: Deadline for candidate withdrawals
- Tuesday 12 November 2024: Notice of poll / issue of ballot packs
- Thursday 5 December 2024: Close of poll at 5pm
- Friday 6 December 2024: Declaration of result
Further information
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