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7.

NOMINATION AND REMUNERATION COMMITTEE


7.1 Terms of Reference
7.2.1 Constitution
The board hereby resolves to establish a committee of the board to be known as
the Nominations and Remuneration Committee (the Committee). The Committee
is a committee of the board and has no executive powers, other than those
specifically delegated in these terms of reference.
7.2.2 Purpose
7.2.2.1 This Committee fulfils the role of the nominations committee (for
executive directors) and of the remuneration committee described in the
Trusts constitution and the NHS Foundation Trusts code of
governance.
7.2.2.2 The Committee will have the delegated power to act on behalf of the
board in making decisions upon the remuneration and terms of service
for the Chief Executive and other executive directors. These decisions
will cover all aspects of salary, including performance-related elements
or bonuses (if applicable), the provisions of other benefits, the approval
of arrangements for termination of employment and other major
contractual terms.
7.2.2.3 The Committee will approve the framework within which the Chief
Executive may make significant compensation payments in relation to
individual employment termination arrangements.
7.2.3 Membership (Including Quorum)
7.2.3.1 The membership of the Committee comprises four non-executive
directors, one of whom shall chair the Committee. One of the members
will be appointed Chair of the Committee by the board. In the absence
of the Committee Chair and/or an appointed deputy, the remaining
members present shall elect one of themselves to chair the meeting.
7.2.3.2 For any decisions relating to the appointment or removal of the
executive directors, membership of the Committee should, in addition,
consist of the Chair, the Chief Executive and the other non-executive
directors of the Trust, as required under Schedule 7 of the National
Health Service Act 2006. The Chief Executive shall not be present when
the Committee is dealing with matters concerning his or her appointment
or removal.
7.2.3.3 A quorum will be three members.
7.2.4 Attendance
7.2.4.1 The Chief Executive and the Director of People and Communications
shall be invited to attend committee meetings, although may not be
present for discussion relating to their own appointment, remuneration,

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terms of service or other such matters; other executive directors and


senior managers may be invited to attend a meeting by the Committee
so as to assist in their deliberations.
7.2.4.2 The Executive and the Director of People and Communications shall be
invited to attend committee meetings, although may not be present for
discussion relating to their own appointment, remuneration, terms of
service or other such matters; other executive directors and senior
managers may be invited to attend a meeting by the Committee so as to
assist in their deliberations.
7.2.4.3 The Company Secretary and Head of Corporate Governance shall be
the secretary to the Committee and will provide administrative support
and advice. The duties of the Company Secretary in this regard include,
but are not limited to:
Finalisation of each meetings agenda with the Chair of the
Committee;
Circulating a request for papers no later than 10 working days prior to
the submission deadline and collating papers;
Ensuring that the agenda and papers are distributed no less than one
week in advance of the meeting;
Ensuring that minutes of the meeting are taken, including a record of
decisions taken, matters arising and that issues to be carried forward
are kept in a rolling log;
Ensuring that draft minutes are circulated within 10 working days of
the meeting to all members;
Advising the Committee as appropriate;
Supporting the Chair of the Committee to conduct the annual review
of the Committees effectiveness against the terms of reference.
7.2.5 Frequency
Meetings shall be held at least twice per year, with additional meetings where
necessary.
7.2.6 Authority
7.2.6.1 The Committee is authorised by the board to take action in respect of
any activity within its terms of reference. It is authorised to seek any
information it requires from any employee and all employees are
required to co-operate with any request made by the Committee.
7.2.6.2 The Committee is authorised by the board to obtain outside legal or
other independent professional advice and to secure the attendance of
outsiders with relevant experience and expertise if it considers this
necessary.
7.2.7 Duties
7.2.7.1 In relation to nominations for executive directors, the Committee is
responsible for:
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Annually reviewing the structure, size and composition (including the


skills, knowledge and experience) required on the board, and making
any recommendations to the Chair with regard to any changes;
Giving full consideration to and making plans for succession planning
for the Chief Executive and other executive directors, taking into
account the challenges and opportunities facing the Foundation Trust
and the skills and expertise needed on the board in future;
Identifying and nominating for appointment candidates to fill posts
within its remit as and when they arise;
Identifying and nominating a candidate, for approval by the council of
governors, to fill the position of Chief Executive, as and when the
need arises;
Considering any matter relating to the continuation in office of any
executive director at any time, including the suspension or termination
of service of an individual as an employee of the Foundation Trust.
7.2.7.2 In relation to remuneration for Executive Directors, the Committee is
responsible for:
Deciding and reviewing the terms and conditions of office of the
Foundation Trusts executive directors and any senior managers on
locally-determined pay, in accordance with all relevant Foundation
Trust policies;
Receiving information on the performance of individual directors and
endorsing the objectives of the executive directors and Chief
Executive Officer;
Adhering to all relevant laws, regulations and company policy in all
respects, including, but not limited to, determining levels of
remuneration that are sufficient to attract, maintain and motivate
executive directors whilst ensuring value for money;
Advising upon and overseeing contractual arrangements for
executive directors including, but not limited to, termination payments.
7.2.7.3 In relation to other employees of the Trust, the Committee is responsible
for:
Approving any non-contractual payments that have to be reported to
HM Treasury (via Monitor);
Approving any business cases for redundancy for any staff reporting
directly to the Chief Executive or another executive director, or where
the value exceeds 50k, or where the business case requires
reporting to HM Treasury;
The structure, payment criteria and targets for any bonus or incentive
scheme proposed by the executive;
Approving the terms and conditions for any staff outside of nationally
agreed pay frameworks;
Considering and approving any payments in settlement of an
employment tribunal claim.
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Receiving regular reports regarding voluntary redundancy or mutually


agreed resignation schemes, both prior to the scheme commencing,
to seek approval, and at least once yearly describing the results and
implications of any schemes operating within that year.
7.2.8 Reporting
7.2.8.1 The minutes of the Committee meetings shall be formally recorded and
a summary of the proceedings submitted to the board. The Chair of the
Committee shall draw to the attention of the board any issues that
require disclosure or executive action.
7.2.8.2 The Committee will report annually to the board of directors in respect of
fulfilment of its functions as set out in these terms of reference and shall
ensure that the necessary disclosures in relation to appointments and
remuneration are accurately reported in the required format in the
Foundation Trusts annual report.
7.2.8.3 The Foundation Trusts annual report shall include a section describing
the work of the Committee in discharging its responsibilities.
7.2.9 Review
7.2.9.1 The terms of reference of the Committee shall be reviewed by the board
of directors at least annually.
7.2.9.2 During this review the Committee will be assessed to ensure it has
performed in accordance with these terms of reference, specifically that:
The Committee has carried out the duties required;
The Committee has reported to the board and other committees as
required;
Membership, frequency of meetings and attendance has been as
stated;
The Committee has been quorate each time it has met.

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