Board of Directors Meeting 12 September 2024

Constitution 1.1 The Board of Directors hereby resolves to establish a committee of the Board to be known as the Performance Assurance Committee (PAC) (“the Committee”). [...] Authority 2.1 The Committee is authorised by the Board of Directors to investigate any activity within these terms of reference. [...] 2.3 The Committee is authorised by the Board of Directors to obtain external professional advice and to invite external representatives or consultants with relevant experience and expertise to attend if necessary. [...] Purpose 3.1 The Committee shall be responsible for providing independent assurance to the Board of Directors regarding the development and delivery of the Trust’s annual business plan: 3.2 3.1.1. [...] The Committee will provide assurance to the Board of Directors on the performance of the Trust across a range of performance indicators within the Integrated Performance Report, including on access standards, quality, and workforce.1 3.1.2 To ensure that the Trust has an appropriate Estates Strategy. [...] 4.3 The Chief Operating Officer (“Lead Executive”) and Assistant Chief Executive Officer will be members of the Committee 4.4 The Trust Chair shall not be a member of the Committee but may attend to observe. [...] 5.4 The Committee has the power to require attendance by any member of Trust staff, as felt necessary by the Committee Chair. [...] 5.5 The Committee has the power to invite individuals who are not Trust staff where the Committee Chair, at their discretion, considers that their opinions and expertise would be of benefit to the Committee. [...] A quorate meeting shall be competent to exercise all or any of the authorities, powers and duties vested in, or exercised by the Committee. [...] (4-A Reports) 11.2 The minutes of Committee meetings shall be formally recorded and made available to the Board of Directors. The Committee Chair shall bring to the Board’s attention significant matters that are under consideration and make necessary recommendations on any area within its remit where executive action may be required.12.