National Health Service Act 2006

Directors

17(1)It is for the board of governors at a general meeting to appoint or remove the chairman and the other non-executive directors.

(2)Removal of a non-executive director under sub-paragraph (1) requires the approval of three-quarters of the members of the board.

(3)It is for the non-executive directors to appoint or remove the chief executive.

(4)It is for a committee consisting of the chairman, the chief executive and the other non-executive directors to appoint or remove the executive directors.

(5)The appointment of a chief executive requires the approval of the board of governors.