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Get involved in our governance

You can help shape our governance and make us the best College we can be.

The voices and experience of our members play an essential part in our governance. You help us set our strategy, hold ourselves accountable, celebrate the achievements of other members and so much more.

Whether it's putting yourself forward for a committee or board, voting in an election or nominating another member for an award, there's a way for everybody to get involved.

Elections and appointments

Get more involved by putting yourself forward as a candidate for Council, a board, a committee or a forum. You can also make your voice heard by voting in our current elections.
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Congress

Congress is an opportunity for all our members to come together and get involved. Find out how you can submit an agenda item, vote on a resolution or have your say in a debate.
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Awards

Help us recognise and reward the hard work and dedication of other members by nominating them for an RCN award.
RCN Awards

Put forward an agenda item for Council

Members can submit an agenda item for Council to discuss at one of their meetings. If your submission is accepted, you can present it to Council during the meeting, either remotely or in person.
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Create or sign a general meeting petition

We're committed to working collaboratively with our members. All members can create or sign a digital petition calling for an extraordinary general meeting or add a resolution to an upcoming general meeting.
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Consultations

Consultations are an opportunity to share your views with the Government or other decision makers. You can respond to public consultations directly as an individual or add your voice to official RCN responses.
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Campaign with us

Governance isn't the only way to get involved. You can also make a difference by joining our campaigns for Fair Pay, Safe Staffing and more.