A responsibility of Governors is to examine and agree the provider’s strategic plan. Normally, the head of the provider will bring forward a draft strategic plan for consideration, discussion and ultimately approval by the governing body. However, the actual process by which a governing body discharges its responsibility to approve the strategy plan varies between providers.
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