Our Board of Directors

Board Committees

Integrated Audit and Governance Committee (IAGC)

The IAGC review how well our systems work across the Trust. This includes systems of:

  • integrated governance

  • risk management

  • internal control

  • financial control.

This supports all Trust activities to achieve our objectives.

View the IAGC Terms of Reference

Finance and Performance Committee

The Finance and Performance Committee oversees the Trust's:

  • financial strategy

  • financial policies

  • financial and budget planning.

The Committee also:

  • tracks our financial and activity performance

  • reviews suggested large investments, in line with the Trust’s Scheme of Delegation.

Finance and Performance Committee Terms of Reference

Quality and Safety Committee 

The Quality and Safety Committee check all aspects of quality and safety across the Trust. This includes our legal requirements on safety of care.

If the standards are not met, the Committee will make sure the right actions are taken to improve. If needed, the Committee will raise issues to the Board for consideration.

Quality and Safety Committee Terms of Reference

Nominations and Remuneration Committee

The Nominations and Remuneration Committee support with the contractual terms and performance of:

  • our Chief Executive

  • Executive Directors.

The Committee works with the Board to decide the Trust's policy for agreeing their:

  • payment

  • terms of service

  • other contractual arrangements.

Nominations and Remuneration Committee Terms of Reference

Charitable Funds Committee

The Charitable Funds Committee oversees the management of funds held within East Kent Hospitals Charity. This includes:

  • donations

  • legacies

  • investments.

Charitable Funds Committee Terms of Reference

People and Culture Committee

The People and Culture Committee provide strategic overview and board assurance around our:

  • workforce

  • education

  • organisation

  • cultural development.

The Committee also identifies any risks to delivery of the strategic objectives.

People and Culture Committee Terms of Reference

Further details and statements from the Chairs of Committees are documented with the Trust’s Annual Report.