In previous updates I have written about the changes to our governance which have reshaped our Council and Board of Trustees
Last year the Privy Council approved amendments to the College’s Charter and Ordinances, which enabled us to comply more completely with Charity Commission regulations, manage the College more transparently, and improve our efficiency. As part of our ongoing programme of improvements last summer the College’s governance team circulated a board skills audit to our elected Council members, Trustees and Executive Team. The audit's aim was to identify the skills, experience and knowledge that would most benefit the College over the coming years.
Trustees have responsibilities for the College’s finance and assets, delivery of our charitable objects, developing and implementing College strategy and ensuring legal and regulatory compliance. These are huge responsibilities and having expertise from outside our members’ clinical experience is extremely valuable. Lay trustees are a vital part of the Board of Trustees and directorate boards.