Governance
In this section you can find out about how the RCN is governed and the key strategies used to ensure the RCN is run effectively.
What's new?
- Congress 2010 - latest updates
- Position statement on Rule 12 industrial action
- Updated information on the RCN's legal and governance review
Governance structure
This section deals with the role of Council and its committees.
Corporate group structure
Read the RCN's Royal Charter, the bye-laws and rules.
RCN Council
Here you can find out about our Council members including the Council executive team. Read reports of RCN Council and committee meetings.
Find out when Council and the other committees are next meeting: 2010 Calendar
Read Council's priorities for 2010/2011 (Word 90.5KB).
Legal and governance review
Read about the RCN's legal and governance review.
RCN elections
Read about RCN elections.
Governance policies
Find out about the RCN's governance policies including the code of conduct, the conflict of interest policy, and the policy for claiming expenses.
Strategic plan
Read the RCN's strategic plan for 2008 - 2013.
RCN Executive Team
Meet the RCN's Executive Team who provide leadership, strategic direction and financial rigour to the management of the RCN's operations and staff.
RCN Award of Merit and Fellowships
The RCN Award of Merit and Fellowship are awarded anually to those people who have shown exceptional contributions to the RCN and for pioneering work in nursing.
How to make a complaint about the RCN
The RCN hopes that complaints can be resolved at a local level, however we recognise that sometimes these need to be dealt with by following a formal process.

