The nominations committee advises the governing body on the appointment of new ‘lay’ members, and on the membership renewal of ‘lay’ governors who are eligible to serve for a further term, but whose current term is about to expire. When considering the appointment of new members, the committee will need consider what knowledge, skills and expertise the governing body needs to have at its disposal.
This briefing note is part of a series of downloadable summaries that have been designed to support you in addressing different aspects of governance or to be disseminated as a helpful resource to colleagues who are new to particular areas of governance. Each draws on the latest thinking and legalisation, providing a helpful guide to re-familiarise yourself with specific issues as they arise. Each briefing note offers up-to-date information, further reading, links and questions to consider on a range of governance issues.