Council elections 2007
Council members are the elected representatives of the membership in their country or region. They also act as charity trustees and uphold the RCN’s compliance with trade union law. Council is responsible for the overall governance of the RCN and ensures it meets its statutory purposes. It sets the strategic direction of the organisation and has ultimate responsibility for its long term financial sustainability.
In the RCN Council elections 2007, one seat each was available in the East Midlands, Eastern, London, North West, Northern, Northern Ireland, Scotland, South East, South West, Wales, West Midlands, Yorkshire and the Humber, plus there was one seat for a student member of Council.
- Sucessful candidates will take up office after the AGM on 17 October.
Want to know more?
You can find out more about the role of an RCN council member by contacting Jane Clarke, Governance Support Manager on 020 7647 3599 or email jane.clarke@rcn.org.uk
The term of office of a council member representing a country or region is four years commencing at the end of the Annual General Meeting on 17 October 2007. Retiring Council Members who have served only one term are eligible to stand for one further term. Student Members of Council are elected for a term of two years.