Trust Board Key Documents

This section outlines key governance documents that guide how the Trust operates. These documents set clear rules, responsibilities and standards to ensure the Trust is open, accountable and delivers its work safely and effectively.  They help Board members, staff and the public understand how decisions are made, how finances are managed and the behaviours expected of Board members in carrying out their role.

• Partnership Agreement

  The Partnership Agreement sets out how the Trust and Department of Health will work together including shared responsibilities, expectations and ways of working.

  You can read the Partnership Agreement document here.

• Standing Orders

  Standing orders are the rules that describe how the Trust Board conducts its business, makes decisions and ensures meetings are run properly and transparently.

  You can read the Standing Orders document here.

• Standing Financial Instructions

  Standing Financial Instructions guide and explain how the Trust must manage and control its finances to ensure public money is used effectively and legally.

  You can read the Standing Financial Instructions document here.

• Declaration of Interests Register

  The Register of Interests of Board members is a record of interests declared by Board members to ensure openness and transparency.

  You can read the Declaration of Interests Register document here.

• Codes of Conduct

  Board members are required to adhere to a Code of Conduct and a Code of Accountability. These codes provide the basis on which HSC bodies should seek to fulfil the duties and responsibilities conferred upon them by the Department of Health.

  You can read the Codes of Conduct document here.