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Our governance

Find out how our governance processes work and how you can get involved

Here at the RCN, we take good governance seriously. 

Governance is the system of rules, practices and processes used to direct and control our organisation. Governance tells us who can make decisions, who has the authority to act on behalf of our organisation and who is accountable for how we behave and perform.

Good governance means working tirelessly to improve our culture and making sure our members are represented across all of our governance processes. 

This requires: 

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Setting strategy and direction in line with our overall purpose

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Monitoring performance and ensuring accountability

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Ensuring that we adhere to our policies and regulations

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Promoting engagement with members and stakeholders

As an RCN member, you can get involved in our governance. Put yourself forward for a seat on Council, our highest governing body. Stand for election on a committee or board. Take part in a consultation or suggest a discussion item for Council to discuss.

How we work

Find out more about our structure and ways of working, including how our Executive Team operate and how we're working to transform our culture.
Find out more about our work
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Our governance rulebook

Learn more about our regulations, policies and processes, including our Standing Orders and Royal Charter.
View our documents
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Find a governance meeting

Our Council, committees and boards meet throughout the year, via both virtual and in-person meetings. View the reports from recent meetings and find out when the next ones are taking place.
Find a recent or upcoming meeting
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Get involved in our governance

Find out how to put yourself forward for a committee, board or forum, how to take part in a consultation, how to put forward an agenda item for an upcoming Council meeting and more.
See how you can get involved
Governance

Meet your elected RCN members

Get to know the fantastic members you've elected to represent the membership and take the lead for the nursing profession.

Elected and appointed member hub

If you’re an elected or appointed member, use our hub to access resources and guidance all in one place.

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