Governors

Governors have a very important role and some ways in which they make a real difference include:

• Representing the views of the membership and the wider community regarding key issues and consulting them on important matters such as service developments and changes
• Helping to shape the Trust's future plans and the services that it provides
• Holding the non-executive directors to account for the performance of the board of directors
• Appointing and, if appropriate, removing the NHS foundation trust's auditor
• Appointing and, if appropriate, removing the Trust Chair and/or Non-Executive Directors
• Deciding the pay and allowances, and the other terms and conditions of office, of the Chair and the Non-Executive Directors - through the Remuneration and Nominations Committee
• Approving (or not approving) the appointment of the Chief Executive
• Approving (or not approving) "significant transactions"; and
• Approving (or not approving) amendments to the Trust's constitution.

Governors are not paid; the position is voluntary. All expenses in connection with attending meetings are paid: such as mileage allowances or public transport costs. Governors receive help, support and training. A Governor Information Pack is available from the Membership Office

MPFT governor election results for 2024

Public / Service User / Carer governor members for the Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent constituency:

• Jack Barber - re-elected for 3 years
• Sharon Clarke - elected for 3 years
• Terence David Stock - elected for 3 years

Public / Service User / Carer governor members for the Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin constituency:

• Julie Jones - re-elected for 3 years
• Carl Bailey - elected for 3 years
• Yvonne Oliver - elected for 3 years
• Chas Warren - elected for 3 Years
• Alan Jasper - re-elected for 3 years
• Nicholas Iles - re-elected for 1 year
• Karl Bailey - re-elected for 1 year

Staff governor - Allied Health Professional:

• Laura Plant - elected for 3 years