Regulations - our process and procedure documents
On this page you will find the RCN's governance policies and procedures. Many of these are currently under review as part of the Legal and Governance Review phase three, and this list will be updated as new policies are approved by Council.
- A Dignity Charter for RCN members and Members' Disciplinary Policy
- Board Confidentiality at meetings (PDF 30KB)
- Congress constitution and rules (PDF 68.7KB)
- Congress expenses claim form (Excel 71KB)
- Glossary of terms used in the Congress constitution and rules
- Guidance on the register of interests and managing conflicts (Word 30KB)
- Expenses policy and guidance for members (PDF 206KB)
- Expenses policy appendix A - expenses guidance (PDF 93KB)
- Expenses policy appendix B - information for members entitled to claim expenses for Congress (PDF 31KB)
- Expenses claim form (Excel 72.5KB)
- Health Care Assistants and Assistant Practitioners: RCN regulations for the RCN Health Practitioners’ Constituency
- Membership of the RCN - Definitions of Membership
- Process for filling casual vacancies (PDF 15KB)
- Proxy voting at general meetings: proxy votes held by RCN Council members
- RCN Complaints Procedure (PDF 232KB)
- RCN guide to election procedures (PDF 140KB)
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If you have any questions about the RCN's policies and procedures, please email governance.support@rcn.org.uk
We understand that some people require information in alternative formats. We are happy to supply any of the documents on this page in the format that best suits you (for example large print, serif font or sans serif font). Please email stephanie.wilson@rcn.org.uk or phone 020 7647 3642.