Foundation Governor Appointment Process
Do you have a Foundation Governor vacancy?
This could be due to a resignation or a Foundation Governor not wishing to be re-appointed at the end of their four-year term.
Your school's Instrument of Government clearly sets out the constitution of your governing body and how this is made up. Every Governor should have a copy of this document.
Click here to read an example of an Instrument of Government
'6. The Lincoln Diocesan Board of Education is entitled to appoint one ex officio foundation governor.
The Lincoln Diocesan Board of Education, after consultation with the Parochial Church Council, or if appropriate, the Village Church Council or District Church Council, of the parish in which the school is situated being a person who is fit and willing to support the Anglican ethos, values and aims of the school and be a person of faith, is entitled to appoint 1 foundation governor.'
This means the PCC nominate a suitable person and the Board of Education is responsible for approving the appointment.
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Please see the Foundation Governor appointment process flowchart at the bottom of the page for further guidance.
The appointment process can also be used for re-appointments. Please allow 2 months' notice for re-appointments.
If you have any questions about the appointment or re-appointment of foundation governors, please contact Kim Dove, DBE Administrator - kim.dove@lincoln.anglican.org
Please note that the Diocesan Board of Education is only involved in the appointment of Foundation Governors. For any other type of governor appointments, please contact your clerk to governors.