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Council of Governors election results 2013 Thank you to all our Members who voted in our 2013 elections, particularly to the Members who stood for election. As the Council of Governors is accountable to Members and the local community, we very much value people choosing to stand and our Members taking the time to vote. The opportunity to vote for your representatives on the Council is a vital part of ensuring the Trust hears your views on healthcare.
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In these elections we had vacancies in all three public constituencies but due to the number of candidates standing, an election was only needed in Mid, North, West Devon & Cornwall.
Vacancies
The result was as follows: • In Mid, North, West Devon & Cornwall there were two vacancies and three candidates. David Giles and Dianah Pritchett-Farrell re-elected, both for terms of three years. The turnout was 33.2%. • In Exeter and South Devon, Kate Caldwell and Geoff Barr were both re-elected, and Rachel McInnes was elected. All were elected uncontested for three year terms. • In East Devon, Dorset & Somerset, Lynne Wright was re-elected with Celia Powell and Barbara Roberts elected. All were elected uncontested for three year terms. • Staff Governor elections were also held with Ros Wade (Allied Health Professionals) elected for a one year term, and Hazel Hedicker (Non-Clinical Staff) elected for three years.
Kate Caldwell
www.rdehospital.nhs.uk
David Giles
The Trust would like to thank several Governors who retired at the 2013 Annual Members Meeting. Andrew Kyle, Nick Morse, Peter Hull, Terry Roberts and Janice Cackett all chose not to stand for reelection and we are grateful for their dedication and support of the Trust.
The Council of Governors has been left with some vacancies following the 2013 round of elections. We will be looking again at how we run our elections and engage our members and how we can improve, but in the meantime the Council of Governors has decided to carry forward the vacancies to the 2014 elections.
2014 Elections More details of the exact timetable for the 2014 elections will be in the next newsletter but we plan again to hold meetings for members interested in standing as a Governor. All members who have told us they are interested in the role will be contacted and invited to a meeting or to receive further information. The meetings are likely to be held in June or July. If you would like to receive an invitation to a prospective Governor meeting, please let the Foundation Trust Office know on 01392 403977 or by emailing: rde-tr.foundationtrust@nhs.net.
Lynne Wright
www.rdehospital.nhs.uk